Why you’ll love working here:
high-performance, people-focused culture
our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves
learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth
membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security
competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account).
optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%
yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars
the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers
Job Summary:
As a Systems Developer in the Pension Solution Group’s Pension Core Team, you will join a team that is passionate about supporting HOOPP’s frontline platform. Our goal is to provide genuine service to our pension members and Ontario’s healthcare providers. By joining PSG, you will be solving challenging problems that make real impact on the solutions we deliver.
What you will do:
Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks and test cases using C#, Playwright, and CI/CD pipelines, applying best practices such as data‑driven testing and Behavior Driven Development
Design, implement, and maintain automated test cases based on business scenarios written in Gherkin, using BDD frameworks to validate application behavior
Understanding the infrastructure, the deployment pipelines, the integration of the different components and how to troubleshoot these components
Ensure proper version control and configuration management of all developed test objects across all test environments used
Create and maintain test data and test environments necessary for executing test cases and scenarios
Leverage AI‑enabled development and testing tools to accelerate creation, refactoring, and maintenance of automated test cases, test data, and supporting documentation, ensuring outputs are reviewed, validated, and compliant with Pension Core quality and audit standards
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on testing processes, tools, and methodologies
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in software testing to enhance skills and knowledge
Work with Microsoft Azure DevOps for test case management, defect management, test reporting and other functions
Use SQL to identify affected populations and create reliable test data sets used in automated and manual test cases, supporting functional, regression, and troubleshooting scenarios, as well as production fixes and ETL development
Participate in your team’s Daily Standup, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review and Retrospective meetings
What you bring:
5+ years of experience as a Systems Developer with a focus on Test Automation
University Degree or College Certificate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or other related fields
Proficient in SQL
Experience with an Object-Oriented programming language, such as C# or Java
Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright and XUnitMSTest
Familiarity with Microsoft products (Visual Studio, Azure, .NET) is a nice-to-have
Understanding of Quality Assurance methodologies and best practices
Prior experience PowerShell Scripting would be considered an asset
Prior experience with Spec Flow would be considered an asset for behavior driven development
Experience or demonstrated interest in using AI‑enabled tools to support software development, test automation, or documentation efficiency.
Mathematical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Self-development skills to keep up to date with fast-changing trends and building knowledge on the Insight product, the business, and our release processes
Extremely organized with strong time-management skills.
Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, skilled at multi-tasking, with a strong ability to context switch.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices.
Experience with testing methodologies and tools is a plus.
Strong ownership mentality preferred and willingness to learn.
Previous experience with cloud platforms such as Azure is beneficial.
The expected annual base salary range for this role is: $71,000 - $109,000 CAD
The actual base salary offered to the successful candidate may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, individual's expertise and level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered.
This role is eligible to participate in discretionary incentive plan(s), subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan text.
This job posting is for a newly created role.
HOOPP may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening, assessing and selecting applicants for this position. These tools support our recruitment process but do not replace human judgment and decision-making.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience as a Systems Developer with a focus on Test Automation
- University degree or college certificate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
- Proficient in SQL
- Experience with object-oriented programming (C# or Java)
- Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks and test cases using C#, Playwright, and CI/CD pipelines
- Design and implement automated test cases based on Gherkin/BDD scenarios
- Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, and XUnit/MSTest
- Experience using Microsoft Azure DevOps for test case management, defect management, and test reporting
- Understanding of quality assurance methodologies and best practices
- Experience or demonstrated interest in using AI-enabled development and testing tools
- PowerShell scripting experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft products (Visual Studio, Azure, .NET)
- Experience with SpecFlow for BDD
- Experience with creating and maintaining test data and test environments; familiarity with ETL and production fixes
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and time-management skills
What We Do
Established in 1960, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's hospital and community-based healthcare sector. We serve more than 460,000 members who provide valued healthcare services at more than 670 employers across the province. At HOOPP, we exist to provide a stable and reliable pension for our members that starts in retirement and is paid for life. As one of Canada's largest and most respected pension plans, HOOPP's net assets reached $112.6 billion at the end of 2023 and our funded status remained strong at 115%. HOOPP's core values - professional, accountable, collaborative, compassionate and trustworthy - guide our every interaction with our members, employers and employees. We've become one of Canada's leading pension plans by consistently challenging ourselves and embracing innovation. From our unique investment management approach to our innovative technology and thought-provoking research, we constantly seek to push the boundaries, and we do this by hiring passionate, forward-thinking people. Our high-performance culture, which spans our head office in Toronto and our office in London (UK), is founded on collaboration, respect and belonging. HOOPP is an equal opportunity employer and we're proud of our diversity. We select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Should you require accommodation because of a disability during the recruitment and selection process, please contact our Human Resources team. We will be happy to consult with you so that arrangements can be made for reasonable accommodation
