Position Title: Software Developer - Quality Assurance
Reports to: IT Manager
Department: Information Technology
Job Location: Ontario (Remote)
Job Purpose:
The Software Developer – Quality Assurance plays a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, security, and performance of software products and integrated systems. This role applies software development principles to the design, development, automation, execution, and maintenance of software testing solutions throughout the product lifecycle.
The Software Developer – Quality Assurance is responsible for developing automated test frameworks, unit tests, integration tests, regression tests, and supporting CI/CD quality processes. Using software development expertise and industry knowledge, this role works closely with developers, testers, product owners, and DevOps teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software delivery lifecycle. This role is accountable for independently delivering quality assurance solutions while promoting testing best practices and continuous improvement.
This is a vacant position.
Job Dimensions:
DIRECT REPORTS: None
FINANCIAL: None
OTHER: None
LOCATION: Ontario
Principal Responsibilities:
Product Quality and Delivery
- Create and maintain unit, integration, regression, performance, and end-to-end test suites
- Develop test automation solutions using established software development principles
- Ensure software products meet functional, performance, security, and reliability requirements before release
- Execute and monitor automated testing within Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
- Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution
- Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and product planning activities
- Validate software implementations against business requirements and technical specifications
- Contribute to release readiness assessments and production deployment validation
Problem Solving and Analysis
- Research, prepare, and document testing requirements, strategies, and specifications
- Analyze application behavior and troubleshoot defects across multiple systems
- Perform root cause analysis on production and testing issues
- Evaluate risks and recommend improvements to software quality processes
- Apply software development principles to improve test effectiveness, maintainability, and reliability
Quality Assurance and DevOps
- Develop and maintain CI/CD quality gates and automated validation processes
- Integrate automated testing into build and deployment pipelines
- Monitor quality metrics and provide recommendations for continuous improvement
- Support secure software development practices and compliance with organizational standards
- Recommend tools, frameworks, and processes that improve software quality and delivery efficiency
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with developers, testers, project managers, and product owners throughout the software lifecycle
- Facilitate and actively participate in meetings, walkthroughs, and reviews
- Assist in developing quality assurance standards, practices, and documentation
- Mentor team members in automated testing, quality assurance, and testing best practices
- Stay current with emerging quality assurance, software development, and DevOps technologies
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- College diploma or university degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 5–7 years of experience in software development, test automation, quality assurance, or a related technical role
- Strong knowledge of software development principles and object-oriented programming
- Experience with C#, .NET, Web APIs, REST services, JavaScript, HTML, and related technologies
- Experience creating and maintaining automated test frameworks
- Experience with unit testing frameworks and integration testing practices
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and release automation
- Knowledge of SQL Server and/or Oracle databases
- Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
Context and Environment:
The IT department and all infrastructure operate on a 24 * 7 model, and the expectation is that assistance is available whenever required.
The Software Developer – Quality Assurance maintains, supports, tests, and enhances custom software applications and systems that are critical to the company's core business operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, performance, and security of software solutions through automated and manual testing practices. Web applications and related systems directly support our clients, service providers, and individual members.
An employee in this role must be able to:
- Work both independently and in a team-oriented environment
- Work for extended periods at a computer
- Work occasional overtime hours to meet project deadlines
Internal Communications:
All internal employees have either direct or indirect connections to the IT department. The Software Developer – Quality Assurance must liaise with Client Services and other internal departments to ensure that requirements are correctly translated into a functioning product. As part of this collaboration, the role also requires the ability to provide presentations or training sessions to peers when needed.
External Communications:
All clients and potential clients have either direct or indirect connection to the IT department.
Additional Information:
At ClaimSecure, we recognize we’re only as strong as our employees, and their strength lies in their satisfaction. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to attract and retain exceptional talent. Committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance, we currently offer our employees the following benefits:
- RRSP match
- A compressed work week that results in 20+ long weekends a year
- A comprehensive employee health benefit plan that includes travel insurance
- An employee assistance program that provides access to phone and in-person support from social service professionals
- Discounted corporate gym memberships
- Employee birthday's off
- A casual dress policy (In Office)
- Summer and winter employee appreciation events
- Anniversary celebrations based on years of service
- The option of five additional unpaid vacation days per year
- Personal days – no explanation required!
- Free parking (Sudbury Office)
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth through industry training
- Work From Home
- Flex Time
- Treadmill Workstations (In Office)
- Standing Workstations (In Office)
- Employee WiFi (In Office)
- Support of local charities like the Sudbury food bank, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto, and the local soup kitchen – to name a few
This position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. If you possess the required skills and are ready to take on this challenging role, apply today!
**** If you wish to apply for this role, in addition to applying with Indeed, please also email [email protected] with your Resume and Cover Letter quoting job posting "EXT-2607ITQA" in the subject line.
Those who meet the minimum criteria for this role may receive follow up questions from Indeed after applying. The responses to these questions should be genuine and are used to gauge your independent technical knowledge in several areas. A generative AI tool such as "Chat-GPT" should not be used to answer these questions as this will not assist us with knowing how you will fit in this role. Someone with relevant experience should be able to easily answer the questions without outside assistance.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and ClaimSecure policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] .
ClaimSecure would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $62,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Location:
Work Location: Remote
