Test Automation Developer I - 4 months Co-op/Internship (Winter 2027)

intactfc; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Intact is offering a test automation internship in Mississauga, Canada, where you will join a growing Digital, Data and Tech team. The role focuses on building an automation framework, API testing, and expanding testing coverage across multiple squads.

You will work full-time for the Winter 2027 term (January–April), collaborating with developers and QA engineers to deliver reliable automation solutions in an insurance tech environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in software development, computer science, or related field.
• Available to work full-time, 35 hours per week, winter 2027 (January–April).
• Must be an active student during internship and/or returning to school in summer or fall 2027.
• No Canadian work experience required but must be eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to build a new automation framework using Selenium and API testing.
• Expand testing frameworks and modules to support multiple teams, using object‑oriented Java and design patterns.
• Maximize automation to assist claims adjusters for total loss scenarios, using Scrum methodology.
• Deepen understanding of SDLC to integrate automation with development objectives.

Skills

Java

REST API testing

SOAP UI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software development / computer science

Tools

Selenium

CI/CD pipelines

Jenkins

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact's commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented below is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

Salary range (but not limited to): 57,000 - 71,200

About the role

Launching your tech career at Intact means joining a diverse team of more than 3,000 Digital, Data and Tech experts working at the intersection of what exists and what's possible. Here, you'll be supported by forward-thinking leaders who celebrate shared success, and you'll help push the industry forward with digital solutions that go beyond insurance to offer everyday value to millions of people. You'll grow personally and professionally with access to cutting-edge technology-driven learning platforms and make lasting connections near and far. Most importantly, you'll discover how exciting the "real world" can be.

Here, your career will take off

We are looking for Test Automation Developer interns, to join our growing team!

What you'll do here:

• Collaborate with the development team to build a new framework using Selenium, integrating API testing, designing, coding, and testing new features while resolving issues efficiently.
• Expand and develop additional testing frameworks and modules to support multiple teams and squads, leveraging object-oriented programming skills in Java, and knowledge of design patterns.
• Maximize automation to assist claims adjusters, focusing on total loss scenarios, and employing agile methodology (Scrum) to enhance effectiveness.
• Deepen understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) to contribute towards seamless integration of automation and development objectives.

Technical Skills required:

Java, REST API testing, SOAP UI

Nice to have:

Selenium, knowledge about integration, CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins

What you bring to the table:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a field related to software development, computer science, or anything relevant;
• Available to work with us full-time, 35 hours per week, for the Winter 2027 Term (January to April).
• Must be an active student during your internship and/or returning to school in next Summer or Fall 2027 following your internship.
• No Canadian work experience is required but must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Understand the software development lifecycle and be curious about continuous delivery pipelines and testing.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Excellent communication skills with a passion for technology.
• Self-reliant with a strong sense of responsibility.

We're accepting applications now through September 25th, 2026.

Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

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