Senior Developer

Intact FC • Montreal, QC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a versatile profile: a developer specialized in server-side automated testing, with the initiative and vision of a test lead. You will design, build, and evolve automation for server-side, component, integration, and end-to-end tests. You will define and steer the testing strategy, and support teams in embedding effective, sustainable practices. You will establish coverage at the appropriate testing level, decide what should be automated versus kept manual when appropriate, and ensure fast and reliable feedback within the continuous integration and deployment pipeline.

Requirements

• Solid experience in backend/API test automation with Playwright (request context) or equivalent tools (Java/TypeScript preferred), as well as a solid knowledge of Java and the ability to build component tests in Spring Boot.
• Proficiency with microservices, REST/SOAP services, batch jobs, databases, messaging (e.g., Kafka/MQ).
• Demonstrated ability to design a testing strategy and justify the choice of testing levels and the automated vs. manual scope.
• Hands-on experience with mocking/stubbing, contract testing, data management, and mitigation of flaky tests.
• CI/CD integration (reports, gates, artifacts) and a strong sense of performance/observability.
• Leadership: coaching, governance, clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• TDD/BDD practices and quality gates.
• Bilingual (French and English) – required to interact regularly with colleagues across the country.
• No prior Canadian work experience required, but authorization to work in Canada is necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Testcontainers, Pact (or equivalent), mutation testing, performance budgets, mocking and simulation.
• Regulated/critical environments, incident prevention, and MTTR reduction.

Responsibilities

• Steering testing strategy and governance
• Building and maintaining backend tests
• Ensuring coverage across backend testing levels
• CI/CD and quality gates
• Security, performance, observability
• Leadership and mentoring

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
• Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 10%
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
• Pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers.
• Opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.
• Policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed