Systems Developer QA

HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan); Toronto; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health & dental coverage

Wellness initiatives

Learning & development

Job summary

HOOPP in Toronto is seeking a Systems Developer to advance the Pension Core Team’s testing capabilities. You will design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks using C#, Playwright, SQL, and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, ensuring alignment with Pension Core quality and audit standards.

The role requires 5+ years in systems development with a focus on test automation, plus a CS/IT degree and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as Systems Developer with focus on Test Automation.
• University degree or college certificate in CS/SE/IT or related field.
• Proficient in SQL and OO languages like C# or Java.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and test cases.
• Create data-driven tests and BDD scenarios using Gherkin.
• Work with Azure DevOps for test management and reporting.
• Develop and maintain test data and environments for testing.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement of testing processes and tooling.

Skills

SQL

C#

Playwright

CI/CD

BDD

Selenium

XUnit/MSTest

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in CS/SE/IT

Tools

Azure

Visual Studio

.NET

PowerShell

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• High-performance, people-focused culture
• Our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves
• Learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth
• Membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security
• Competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account)
• Optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%
• Yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars
• The opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary

As a Systems Developer in the Pension Solution Group’s Pension Core Team, you will join a team that is passionate about supporting HOOPP’s frontline platform. Our goal is to provide genuine service to our pension members and Ontario’s healthcare providers. By joining PSG, you will be solving challenging problems that make real impact on the solutions we deliver.

What You Will Do

• Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks and test cases using C#, Playwright, and CI/CD pipelines, applying best practices such as data‑driven testing and Behavior Driven Development
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test cases based on business scenarios written in Gherkin, using BDD frameworks to validate application behavior
• Understanding the infrastructure, the deployment pipelines, the integration of the different components and how to troubleshoot these components
• Ensure proper version control and configuration management of all developed test objects across all test environments used
• Create and maintain test data and test environments necessary for executing test cases and scenarios
• Leverage AI‑enabled development and testing tools to accelerate creation, refactoring, and maintenance of automated test cases, test data, and supporting documentation, ensuring outputs are reviewed, validated, and compliant with Pension Core quality and audit standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on testing processes, tools, and methodologies
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in software testing to enhance skills and knowledge
• Work with Microsoft Azure DevOps for test case management, defect management, test reporting and other functions
• Use SQL to identify affected populations and create reliable test data sets used in automated and manual test cases, supporting functional, regression, and troubleshooting scenarios, as well as production fixes and ETL development
• Participate in your team’s Daily Standup, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review and Retrospective meetings

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Developer with a focus on Test Automation
• University Degree or College Certificate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or other related fields
• Proficient in SQL
• Experience with an Object-Oriented programming language, such as C# or Java
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright and XUnit/MSTest
• Familiarity with Microsoft products (Visual Studio, Azure, .NET) is a nice-to-have
• Understanding of Quality Assurance methodologies and best practices
• Prior experience PowerShell Scripting would be considered an asset
• Prior experience with Spec Flow would be considered an asset for behavior driven development
• Experience or demonstrated interest in using AI‑enabled tools to support software development, test automation, or documentation efficiency.
• Mathematical aptitude and strong problem‑solving skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Self‑development skills to keep up to date with fast‑changing trends and building knowledge on the Insight product, the business, and our release processes
• Extremely organized with strong time‑management skills.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, skilled at multi‑tasking, with a strong ability to context switch.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices.
• Experience with testing methodologies and tools is a plus.
• Strong ownership mentality preferred and willingness to learn.
• Previous experience with cloud platforms such as Azure is beneficial.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected annual base salary range for this role is: $71,000 - $109,000 CAD

The actual base salary offered to the successful candidate may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, individual's expertise and level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered.

This role is eligible to participate in discretionary incentive plan(s), subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan text.

This job posting is for a newly created role.

HOOPP may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening, assessing and selecting applicants for this position. These tools support our recruitment process but do not replace human judgment and decision-making.