Automation Jobs in St. Albert, AB

Job Description Job Title : GOAPRDJP00000526 - Quality Assurance Automation Developer Work Location : Edmonton, Alberta, CAN, T6H 5T6, Remote Estimated Start Date : 01 / 04 / 2025 Estimated End Date : 31 / 03 / 2026 #Business Days : 252.00 Estimated Hours per Day : 7.25 Maximum Duration of Extension : 12 Months

Note : The QA Automation Developer will primarily work remotely ; however, the QA Automation Developer may be required to attend meetings or work sessions in Edmonton on reasonable notice from the Province. At the time of providing such notice, the Province will advise of the expected duration of any such meetings or work sessions. However, time to travel and any associated expenses to and from Edmonton will be at no cost to the Province.

Description

Project Overview

• The Government of Alberta (“GoA”) has embarked on transforming the work of government to deliver simpler, more efficient, and better services for the citizens of Alberta, thereby ensuring that the needs of Albertans are effectively met in the digital age. The Province has a strategic role within government to drive efficiencies, innovation and modernization. As part of this role, the Province is expanding the GoA’s digital delivery of services with the view of simplifying and providing better user experiences with interactions with the GoA. The Digital Design and Delivery Division (“3D”), formerly the Digital Innovation Office (“DIO”), is the Province’s new center for digital delivery. It was established to maximize capability and confidence in modern digital practice by ensuring service quality and value through standards and controls. This includes utilizing human-centered design approaches together with agile methodology and modern data practices.
• 3D is currently working with the Ministries of Justice, Advanced Education, Indigenous Relations, seniors, Community and Social Services, Children’s Services, and Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction. 3D may establish working relationships with other Ministries throughout this engagement.
• 3D is currently working with the Ministries of Justice, Advanced Education, Indigenous Relations, seniors, Community and Social Services, Children’s Services, and Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction. 3D may establish working relationships with other Ministries throughout this engagement.
• The Province requires up to six (6) QA Automation Developers to work with 3D on service innovation, program review and digital transformation projects across the GoA. The QA Automation Developer(s) will work as part of cross-functional program review or product delivery teams. These teams, led by GoA product owners and 3D work collaboratively and collectively participate in a full range of activities including : field research, backlog definition and refinement, and sprint planning and execution. Digital transformation projects review the current state of services, identify future opportunities, and then deliver new services that are efficient, effective and affordable.
• The QA Automation Developer(s) will be responsible for overseeing the quality in the delivery of digital services and ensuring that a team’s focus is on quality. A QA Automation Developer is typically responsible for the creation of test plans, test cases, and scenarios; the identification of required test types, assets, and data. Environments and tools; and the creation of automated test suites.

Scope of Services

Take the lead in ensuring the delivery of quality digital services :

Support and encourage the adoption of quality practices on a team such as code linting, test coverage, and Behavior / Test Driven Development (BDD / TDD).

Support any initiatives with regard to the use of re-usable testing components / suites, the creation of test databases or the use of AI during testing.

Support a team in defining metrics for service quality :

The Province and the Contractor shall determine changes to Services and Materials as required. The Province and the Contractor will determine changes to Services and Materials through the Artifacts.

Eligibility and Application Steps

If you are enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity, we kindly request you to provide the following documents via E-mail.

Without mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate.

Please only apply if you meet the qualifications mentioned above.   Qualification Bachelor Degree Job Related Sector(s) Application Testing and Quality Assurance  Experience