Automation Test Analyst

Waterloo, ON
Hybrid
Posted Nov 11, 2026
1 position

$40–$45 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Posting language: English
Office presence: 1 days per week
Application method: Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)

Job summary

Validate applications as part of a multi-year modernization of a legacy Group Benefits platform from VB6 to a modern C#/.NET architecture. Create and execute automated and performance tests, while supporting manual testing when needed.

Job details

Role: Automation QA Tester Type: 6 month contract Location: Hybrid 2x every 2 weeks in Waterloo, ON Rate: $40-$45/hr JOB DESCRIPTION Insight Global is seeking an Automation QA Tester to support a large-scale Technology Modernization (TechMod) initiative within a leading organization in the insurance industry. The program is a multi-year transformation focused on modernizing a legacy Group Benefits platform from VB6 to a modern, cloud-aligned C#/.NET architecture, with a focus on improving scalability, integrations, operational efficiency, and long-term maintainability. This individual will join the Group IT team and play an important role in validating applications throughout the modernization journey. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on automation experience, performance testing knowledge, and the flexibility to support manual testing when required. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 2–3+ years of strong hands-on automation testing experience Hands-on experience with TestComplete for a Windows application Python Scripting for test automation Experience creating and executing JMeter performance test scripts Strong understanding of QA methodologies, regression testing, functional testing, and risk-based testing Hands-on experience with automation/testing tools such as Selenium, ReadyAPI, Postman, and/or Jmeter NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Exposure to AI-assisted test creation, including AI-based manual or automated test generation Previous experience within the insurance or Group Benefits industry - Experience working on legacy application modernization or transformation programs Exposure to modern C#/.NET, Azure, API-based, or cloud-aligned application environments, which closely matches the broader TechMod architecture We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position. Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates need at least 2–3 years of hands-on automation testing experience, including TestComplete for Windows applications and Python scripting. They should understand QA methodologies and regression, functional, and risk-based testing, and have experience creating JMeter performance test scripts; familiarity with tools such as Selenium, ReadyAPI, and Postman is also relevant.