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Automation Developer

Lead the delivery of quality digital services by creating test plans, scenarios, and implementing system, load, performance, and security tests. Manage and coordinate automated test suites while supporting quality practices like BDD, TDD, and automated metrics collection.

  • On-site
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Posted Jul 21, 2026
  • Apply by Aug 20, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Scope of Services The QA Automation Developer(s) will be required on a full-time basis, working across two (2) to three (3) projects. Time, location, and frequency of work will vary depending on the needs of the project. At the end of each term, it is expected that the QA Automation Developer(s) may work a maximum of 1,960 hours, unless otherwise agreed upon with the Province. However, QA Automation Developer(s) may be required to work fewer or more hours depending on the nature and needs of their work, as directed by the Province. Services and project deliverables should evolve as the work progresses, in response to emerging user and business needs, as well as design and technical opportunities. However, the following must be delivered (iteratively) over the course of the project: • Take the lead in ensuring the delivery of quality digital services: o Create test plans to support frequent delivery of features with consistent and satisfactory quality o Create test cases and scenarios; o Design and implement system tests; o Design and implement load and performance tests; and o Design and implement security tests. • Manage automation that allows for rapid and frequent delivery: o Implement automated test suites; and o Coordinate contributions to automated test suites. • Support and encourage the adoption of quality practices on a team such as code linting, test coverage, and Behavior/Test Driven Development (BDD/TDD). • Support any initiatives regarding the use of re-usable testing components/suites, the creation of test databases or the use of AI during testing. • Support a team in defining metrics for service quality: o Contribute to and coordinate automated metrics collection; and o Contribute to and coordinate automated generation of reports and Artifacts on quality. The Province and the Contractor shall determine changes to Services and Materials as required. The Province and the Contractor will determine changes to Services and Materials through the Artifacts

What you’ll do

Lead the delivery of quality digital services by creating test plans, scenarios, and implementing system, load, performance, and security tests. Manage and coordinate automated test suites while supporting quality practices like BDD, TDD, and automated metrics collection.

Requirements

The role requires a mid-senior level professional capable of working across multiple projects on a full-time contract basis. Candidates must be able to implement automated testing frameworks and support the adoption of quality-driven development methodologies.

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  • QA Automation
  • Test Planning
  • Test Case Design
  • System Testing
  • Load Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Security Testing
  • Automated Test Suites
  • Code Linting
  • Test Coverage
  • Behavior Driven Development
  • Test Driven Development
  • Metrics Collection
  • Quality Reporting
  • AI in Testing

Job areas

  • Technology
  • Software
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Data & Analytics

Additional details

Minimum experience
5+ years
Apply by
Aug 20, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level
Application method
Direct apply is available