Senior Test Analyst: Manual & Automation Testing

Position Type:
Permanent

If you're looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you've come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do - and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest - and it's reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

The Senior Test Analyst plays a pivotal role in validating the functional behavior of both external?facing and digital applications, ensuring strict alignment with design specifications and maintaining data integrity across all delivery streams. In this position, you will leverage strong communication skills and deep technical expertise to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will help elevate the team's testing maturity by advancing agile testing practices and contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of reusable test suites and test cases. The ideal candidate possesses a strong passion for test automation while remaining highly proficient in manual testing, ensuring a balanced, comprehensive approach to quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross?functional team members to understand the solution scope, vision, and requirements for assigned projects.
• Identify, document, and refine test cases to ensure comprehensive test coverage across functional and non?functional areas.
• Determine and coordinate the creation of required test data to support test execution activities.
• Evaluate and recommend candidates for test automation, supporting the design and implementation of automated solutions.
• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts to validate system functionality, performance, and stability.
• Log, track, and support resolution of system defects, actively participating in defect triage discussions and prioritization.
• Perform exploratory, ad?hoc, and scripted testing to uncover defects, validate usability, and ensure end?to?end quality.
• Conduct initial troubleshooting and root?cause analysis of defects to support data quality and technical investigation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for testing practices, solution features, and functional domains across assigned projects.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with peers and other IT stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth delivery.
• Consistently deliver high?quality solutions with a strong focus on thorough test coverage and adherence to quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or University degree in Information Technology or business administration or an equivalent combination of education and applicable experience
• Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing test cases and executing comprehensive software testing activities.

Technical Skills:

• UI and API Automation: Over 3+ years' hands?on experience with UI and REST API automation frameworks and tools, including Postman, Newman, WebdriverIO, and Selenium.
• Programming Languages: Proficient in JavaScript and TypeScript for test automation and framework development, with additional hands?on experience using SQL for data validation and analysis.
• AI?Enhanced Development: Familiarity with AI?assisted development tools such as Copilot to streamline coding and enhance productivity.
• Version Control & CI/CD: Strong working knowledge of GitLab, including CI/CD pipeline configuration using YAML and Shell scripting.
• Agile Delivery: Practical experience applying Scrum and Agile methodologies, adhering to industry best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Quality & Defect Management: Proficient with JIRA for defect tracking, ALM for test case management, and SQL for validation and data querying activities.

Other Skills & Qualifications:

• Exceptional Analytical Ability : Demonstrates strong critical?thinking and problem?solving skills, with the ability to quickly assess issues and identify effective solutions.
• Highly Self?Directed : Operates with a strong sense of personal accountability, ownership, and responsibility, consistently delivering high?quality outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills : Fosters collaboration, builds strong relationships, and easily finds common ground to facilitate issue resolution and team alignment.
• Customer?Focused Mindset : Committed to delivering innovative, high?value solutions that align with customer needs and enhance overall user experience.
• Valuable Additional Experience : Development experience and exposure to mobile application testing are considered strong assets.

Language Skills: Competence in English is essential. Bilingualism is considered an asset.

Security Clearance Requirement: In conjunction with our contract with the Federal Government, you will be required to have Reliability Status Clearance (Enhanced Level B). This includes Fingerprinting, Criminal Record Check, Credit Check and you must have resided in Canada for at least 5 years and hold Permanent Resident or Citizenship Status.

What's in it for you?

What makes us a different kind of employer? Our award-winning culture, a team who really cares, unmatched training and support are all dedicated to ensuring you are set up for success. What we offer:

• Permanent full-time position with opportunity to grow in a well-established organization
• Flexible work arrangements and emphasis on work-life balance
• Remote and hybrid work options
• Comprehensive health, vision and dental plan that is 100% employer paid effective on your first day
• 100% employer-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Annual Incentive Bonus which recognizes your contribution to our success.
• In addition to paid vacation, we offer a gifted week of vacation in your first year and an optional Vacation Purchase Program.
• An organization where we encourage personal learning and growth with opportunities for career development

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This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization / Ce poste est actuellement vacant au sein de notre organisation.

Pay Range:
73,465 - 82,648 CAD

The Base Pay range may vary depending on the successful candidate or other relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and education/training. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Medavie employees may participate in various performance-based incentive programs. Payments under these programs are discretionary and subject to both individual and organizational results.

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws . We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our recruitment process may involve automated tools, including AI, to assist in screening applications.

If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: [email protected] .