QE Specialist - Test Automation Developer
Top Benefits
About the role
Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.
We are seeking a QE Specialist with a strong focus on Test Automation Development to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with Quality Engineering and Development teams in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
What can you expect in this role?
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites for functional, regression, and E2E testing.
- Champion an automation-first mindset and promote shift-left testing practices to ensure early detection and resolution of defects.
- Maintain, update, and promote test automation best practices and coding standards across teams.
- Work closely with functional QE teams and vendor partners to align automation strategy and execution.
- Maintain and upgrade the automation framework infrastructure to support evolving product and technology needs.
- Review automation scripts for quality, maintainability, and adherence to standards.
- Conduct proofs of concept (POCs) and provide technical solutions to support functional QE teams by evaluating the feasibility of new tools, frameworks, and approaches in test automation.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and delivery.
- Analyze test results, identify root causes of failures, and work with development teams to resolve issues.
- Leverage AI and ML technologies across all phases of the software development lifecycle to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
- Contribute to the overall quality strategy and advocate for best practices in test automation and software quality.
- Support development of insurance domain knowledge and understanding of business processes within the team
What do you bring to the role?
Technical Expertise:
- Extensive experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing.
- Strong programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript , or other relevant languages.
- Proficiency with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium , or similar.
- Hands-on experience with Tricentis Tosca is a strong plus.
- Working knowledge on Guidewire is a strong plus.
- Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests using DevOps tools
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and test management tools (e.g., Zephyr).
- Solid knowledge of software testing methodologies , including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
- Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman)
Architecture & Strategy:
- Proven ability to architect scalable automation frameworks and maintain automation infrastructure.
- Experience in defining and enforcing automation coding standards and best practices .
- Ability to lead technical evaluations and POCs for new tools and frameworks.
- Experience in shift-left testing and promoting an automation-first approach across teams.
AI/ML & Innovation:
- Exposure to or hands-on experience with AI/ML applications in testing , such as intelligent test generation, anomaly detection, or predictive analytics.
Collaboration & Leadership:
- Strong collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams , including QE, development, product, and vendor partners.
- Experience in onboarding QE team member to automation and conducting code reviews .
- Ability to communicate technical solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in test automation, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role .
Salary Range: $76,100 - $146,000
Interested in this role, but don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn’t need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We’re actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren’t just “nice to have” — they’re essential to our success.
What’s in it for you?
- Hybrid work schedule for most roles
- Company share ownership program
- Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
- Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
- Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
- Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
- Wellness and recognition programs
- Discounts on products and services
Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.
It’s better here — but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work ® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.
Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting accessibility@definity.com .
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).
#LI-Hybrid
#IND1
About Definity
Definity Financial Corporation is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative property and casualty insurance brands and companies, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. We focus on making insurance better for our customers, our employees, our broker partners, and our communities.
Our promise to employees is to provide a workplace that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. Our inclusive environment provides the space to innovate with colleagues and implement even better ways of doing things. We invest in our employees’ growth and development and help them thrive. With our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, total rewards packages, company share ownership program, and emphasis on work-life balance, it’s better here.
If you’re looking for a career where your perspective and expertise are valued, you’ll find it here at Definity.
La Société financière Definity est la société mère de compagnies d’assurance de dommages parmi les plus établies et innovatrices au Canada, soit Assurance Economical, Sonnet Assurance, Family Insurance Solutions et la Compagnie d’assurance Petline. Definity est dévouée à faire évoluer l’assurance pour sa clientèle, ses équipes, son réseau de courtage et ses communautés.
Nous promettons de fournir un environnement de travail collaboratif, ambitieux, valorisant et stimulant. Notre environnement inclusif vous permet d’innover avec vos collègues et de mettre en œuvre de meilleures façons de travailler. Nous investissons dans la croissance et le perfectionnement de nos gens et les aidons à s’épanouir. Grâce à nos options flexibles de travail hybride, notre programme de rémunération globale, notre régime d’actionnariat et l’accent sur l’équilibre travail-famille, vous évoluerez avec nous.
Si vous souhaitez une carrière où votre point de vue sera reconnu, ne cherchez pas plus loin que Definity.
QE Specialist - Test Automation Developer
Top Benefits
About the role
Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.
We are seeking a QE Specialist with a strong focus on Test Automation Development to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with Quality Engineering and Development teams in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
What can you expect in this role?
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites for functional, regression, and E2E testing.
- Champion an automation-first mindset and promote shift-left testing practices to ensure early detection and resolution of defects.
- Maintain, update, and promote test automation best practices and coding standards across teams.
- Work closely with functional QE teams and vendor partners to align automation strategy and execution.
- Maintain and upgrade the automation framework infrastructure to support evolving product and technology needs.
- Review automation scripts for quality, maintainability, and adherence to standards.
- Conduct proofs of concept (POCs) and provide technical solutions to support functional QE teams by evaluating the feasibility of new tools, frameworks, and approaches in test automation.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and delivery.
- Analyze test results, identify root causes of failures, and work with development teams to resolve issues.
- Leverage AI and ML technologies across all phases of the software development lifecycle to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
- Contribute to the overall quality strategy and advocate for best practices in test automation and software quality.
- Support development of insurance domain knowledge and understanding of business processes within the team
What do you bring to the role?
Technical Expertise:
- Extensive experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing.
- Strong programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript , or other relevant languages.
- Proficiency with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium , or similar.
- Hands-on experience with Tricentis Tosca is a strong plus.
- Working knowledge on Guidewire is a strong plus.
- Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests using DevOps tools
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and test management tools (e.g., Zephyr).
- Solid knowledge of software testing methodologies , including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
- Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman)
Architecture & Strategy:
- Proven ability to architect scalable automation frameworks and maintain automation infrastructure.
- Experience in defining and enforcing automation coding standards and best practices .
- Ability to lead technical evaluations and POCs for new tools and frameworks.
- Experience in shift-left testing and promoting an automation-first approach across teams.
AI/ML & Innovation:
- Exposure to or hands-on experience with AI/ML applications in testing , such as intelligent test generation, anomaly detection, or predictive analytics.
Collaboration & Leadership:
- Strong collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams , including QE, development, product, and vendor partners.
- Experience in onboarding QE team member to automation and conducting code reviews .
- Ability to communicate technical solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in test automation, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role .
Salary Range: $76,100 - $146,000
Interested in this role, but don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn’t need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We’re actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren’t just “nice to have” — they’re essential to our success.
What’s in it for you?
- Hybrid work schedule for most roles
- Company share ownership program
- Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
- Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
- Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
- Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
- Wellness and recognition programs
- Discounts on products and services
Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.
It’s better here — but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work ® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.
Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting accessibility@definity.com .
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).
#LI-Hybrid
#IND1
About Definity
Definity Financial Corporation is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative property and casualty insurance brands and companies, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. We focus on making insurance better for our customers, our employees, our broker partners, and our communities.
Our promise to employees is to provide a workplace that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. Our inclusive environment provides the space to innovate with colleagues and implement even better ways of doing things. We invest in our employees’ growth and development and help them thrive. With our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, total rewards packages, company share ownership program, and emphasis on work-life balance, it’s better here.
If you’re looking for a career where your perspective and expertise are valued, you’ll find it here at Definity.
La Société financière Definity est la société mère de compagnies d’assurance de dommages parmi les plus établies et innovatrices au Canada, soit Assurance Economical, Sonnet Assurance, Family Insurance Solutions et la Compagnie d’assurance Petline. Definity est dévouée à faire évoluer l’assurance pour sa clientèle, ses équipes, son réseau de courtage et ses communautés.
Nous promettons de fournir un environnement de travail collaboratif, ambitieux, valorisant et stimulant. Notre environnement inclusif vous permet d’innover avec vos collègues et de mettre en œuvre de meilleures façons de travailler. Nous investissons dans la croissance et le perfectionnement de nos gens et les aidons à s’épanouir. Grâce à nos options flexibles de travail hybride, notre programme de rémunération globale, notre régime d’actionnariat et l’accent sur l’équilibre travail-famille, vous évoluerez avec nous.
Si vous souhaitez une carrière où votre point de vue sera reconnu, ne cherchez pas plus loin que Definity.