Job Title: Junior Quality Assurance Engineer
Location: Mississauga
Employment Type: Full-time
Reason for Vacancy: Replacement
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Department Name: PBM/HBM Application Delivery Department
Pay Typed: Salaried
Pay Range: $57,000 – 61,000 annually
Please note that this is a general posting range and offer range will be varied based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills required and location for this role.
About Us
Express Scripts Canada (ESC) is the leader in health benefits management. Serving over 12 million members, we help insurance carriers, third party administrators, and the public sector optimize the value of health benefits by linking the talent and professional expertise of our people with leading edge
information management systems and technology. Express Scripts Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Express Scripts, one of the largest pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies in North America, part of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), a global health company. Together, we deliver innovative,
cost-effective solutions that improve access, affordability, and health outcomes for Canadians.
Job Summary
Express Scripts Canada is actively looking to hire a Junior Quality Assurance Engineer. This role will work in a team to help maintain quality controls in various Express Script Canada’s applications for the Private BU. The Junior QA Engineer will work in a team comprising of Business Analyst, Developers under the supervision of a senior member to help test applications. The primary responsibility of the Junior QA Engineer is to write test cases, create automation scripts and perform manual testing wherever applicable. The Junior QA Engineer will also be contributing towards maintenance and improvement of the Express Scripts Canada’s automation test suite.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute manual and automated test cases based on defined test plans
Support functional, regression, and integration testing activities
Assist in developing and maintaining automation scripts under guidance
Identify, log, and track defects with clear documentation
Collaborate with developers and BAs to understand requirements and validate features
Maintain test cases, test data, and provide regular status updates to the team
What We’re Looking For:
A postsecondary diploma/degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, or a related field
Minimum of 2-3 years of quality assurance experience
Strong knowledge of SQL/ PL-SQL and relational databases (e.g., Oracle)
Hands-on experience in performance testing using Apache JMeter
Hands-on experience in automation testing using Selenium or Playwright
Hands-on experience in REST API testing using Postman or Bruno
Basic understanding of Core Java (Java 17 or later) and the Spring Boot framework
Basic understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and Angular framework
Familiarity with Git (version control) and basic CI/CD concepts using DevOps tools
Ability to learn new skills and adapt to rapidly changing environment
Why Join Us
Competitive compensation, benefits and pension plan
Career development and advancement opportunities
A culture that celebrates innovation and collaboration
Flexible work options and wellness programs
Pre-Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and background verification in accordance with company policy. Within ESC, for certain positions, obtaining and maintaining a federal government security clearance is a bona fide occupational requirement.
Candidates applying for such roles must meet all eligibility criteria for the applicable clearance level and consent to the security screening process as mandated by federal regulations. Failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance will result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of
employment.
Our hiring process includes AI-powered tools to conduct video interviews, take notes and score candidates; however, all scores will be reviewed by hiring managers and our Talent team before making a decision.
Express Scripts Canada is a Cigna company
Express Scripts Canada is a subsidiary of Express Scripts, a Cigna company. Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna offers an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioural health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products.
About Express Scripts Canada
Express Scripts Canada is a leading health benefits manager and has been recognized as one of the most innovative. Our clients include Canada's leading insurers, third party administrators and governments. We work with these clients to develop industry-leading solutions to deliver superior healthcare in a cost-controlled environment. We provide Active Pharmacy™ services to more than 7 million Canadian patients and adjudicate more than 100 million pharmacy, dental, and extended health claims annually. Through our proprietary consumer intelligence, clinical expertise, and patients-first approach, we promote better health decisions for plan members, while managing and reducing drug benefit costs for plan sponsors.
It will be a condition of employment that the successful candidate obtains an Enhanced Reliability Clearance from the Federal Government. The candidate will be required to provide supporting documentation to receive clearance if required.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a positive work environment built on solid corporate values, integrity, mutual respect, collaboration, passion, service and alignment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace. By embracing diversity, we build a more effective organization that empowers our employees to be the best that they can be.
We are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free and we are prepared to provide accommodation for people with disabilities.
If you require accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
Skills Required
- Postsecondary diploma or degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, or a related field
- Minimum of 2–3 years of quality assurance experience
- Strong knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL, and relational databases such as Oracle
- Hands-on performance testing experience using Apache JMeter
- Hands-on automation testing experience using Selenium or Playwright
- Hands-on REST API testing experience using Postman or Bruno
- Basic understanding of Core Java, Java 17 or later, and Spring Boot
- Basic understanding of HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular
- Familiarity with Git and basic CI/CD concepts using DevOps tools
- Ability to learn new skills and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
- Successful completion of reference checks and background verification
- Obtain Enhanced Reliability Clearance from the Federal Government
Cigna Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cigna and has not been reviewed or approved by Cigna.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Strong bonus outcomes are frequently highlighted, with annual bonuses described as really good alongside above-average salary levels. Stock or long-term incentive elements are also noted as part of the overall package in some roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are portrayed as a meaningful part of total rewards, including generous PTO and flexibility that can enhance the perceived value of compensation. Flexible work-from-home arrangements are repeatedly linked with satisfaction about the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad in design, with preventive care often covered at no charge in-network and options like virtual care and wellness incentives. A large provider network and strong digital tools are positioned as practical advantages when using benefits.
Cigna Insights
What We Do
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