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**
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* Education:

** Diploma or University degree in Information Technology or business administration or an equivalent combination of education and applicable experience
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* Work Experience:

** Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing test cases and executing comprehensive software testing activities.
** Technical

Skills:

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* ** UI and API Automation:
** Over 3+ years’ hands‑on experience with UI and REST API automation frameworks and tools, including Postman, Newman, Webdriver

IO, and Selenium.
* ** Programming

Languages:

** Proficient in JavaScript and Type Script 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…