PLATO is one of Canada's leading software testing services firms, driven by the mission of building a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. While we are proudly Indigenous-led and committed to creating opportunities for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, our team reflects the rich diversity of Canada. We welcome talented individuals from all backgrounds who share our passion for quality and excellence in software testing.

At PLATO, we believe that better software leads to a better world. Our software testing specialists come together with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients while building strong, resilient communities. We have established offices in Fredericton, Ottawa/Gatineau, Sault Ste. Marie, Regina, Calgary, Vancouver, and Victoria, including locations near Indigenous communities.

This is a full time remote contract opportunity from March to December 2026.

• Successful candidates will need to hold or obtain a Reliability Government of Canada security clearance.

Work as part of a cross-functional agile scrum team to deliver bug fixes for a social services transformation project. The role involves creating and executing product test plans, automating test scripts, and collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality deliverables. The position requires advanced proficiency in Test Automation Strategy and Curam, as well as experience with Azure DevOps for work management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the agile scrum team to deliver bug fixes for a social services transformation.
• Create and execute comprehensive product test plans.
• Use automation frameworks and tools to automate test scripts for ongoing execution.
• Work alongside client resources to understand requirements and drive acceptance for fixes.
• Collaborate with the project testing center of excellence and test automation pod to enhance reusability and accelerate delivery through test automation.
• Utilize Azure DevOps for project work management, including planning testing, executing work, and raising bugs.
• Work closely with designers and developers to create traceable test plans, understand product design, and triage bugs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience and advanced proficiency in Test Automation Strategy.
• 2+ years of experience and advanced proficiency in Curam.
• Strong experience with automation frameworks and tools for test script automation.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps for work management and bug tracking.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and client resources.
• Strong understanding of agile scrum methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and bug triaging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Skills

• ADO
• Curam
• Test Automation
• Azure DevOps

About PLATO Who We Are PLATO is a software testing and technology services company trusted by clients around the world.

In addition to providing our clients the highest quality software testing services, PLATO is creating careers in technology for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people from coast to coast to coast through our innovative train-and-employ model. Since 1997, we have been helping organizations all over the world reach their quality objectives by delivering scalable, proven, quality-centric managed services. Companies such as Apple, Suncor, TD Bank, Medavie, BCLC, LinkedIn, Boeing, and many others have gained considerable advantage from our Quality Assurance (QA), Testing, and eLearning expertise and experience.

We deliver specialized QA services to our clients with the goal of helping them increase profitability, boost customer satisfaction, manage development cycles and implement quality-centric solutions. We develop innovative approaches and solutions, designed to generate increased efficiencies, competitive advantage, and market share for our clients.