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.
