Sr. SQA Analyst in Ottawa

Application deadline: October 30, 2026 at noon.

Join the EDC Team! At EDC, we support Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We provide the financial tools and expertise they need to explore new markets, reduce risks, all towards the goal of making Canada and the world better through trade.

Location: Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, with a current requirement of three in-office days per week (subject to change). This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto, Mississauga, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver. Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

About EDC: At Export Development Canada (EDC), we empower Canadian businesses to succeed globally. As a financial Crown corporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth.

Why Join EDC?

• Comprehensive Benefits: EDC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package, work-life balance, & the opportunity to help make Canada and the world better through trade.
• Work-Life Balance: EDC offers a competitive compensation package & work-life balance. We have hybrid work options, 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation, a corporate closure period, summer early Fridays & no meeting Fridays.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of our continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language training.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas, strengths, & backgrounds to succeed.
• Wellness Programs: Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs to keep you healthy and happy.
• Community Engagement: Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programs.

Team Overview: The Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) group under the leadership of the Chief Information Officer was established in 2023 with the mission of empowering our customers and colleagues to take on the world, by seamlessly delivering secure and reliable digital experiences.

What you will be doing: The successful candidate will be a member of the Insurance Squad within the Digital Platform Delivery and Architecture group. The SQA Analyst is responsible for defining and executing test strategies that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise software solutions. This role combines hands‑on manual and automated testing with ownership of test frameworks, tooling, and delivery‑quality outcomes across one or more IT initiatives.

• Define and execute test strategies and plans aligned to solution architecture, delivery timelines, and quality objectives across assigned IT initiatives.
• Design, write, and execute manual and automated test cases to validate functional, integration, regression and selected non‑functional requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts, prioritizing high value, repeatable, and risk based test scenarios.
• Integrate automated tests into the development and CI/CD lifecycle to enable continuous testing and early defect detection.
• Identify, document, track, and retest defects, collaborating closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution and quality outcomes.
• Support and validate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by aligning test outcomes with business requirements, collaborating with business users, and ensuring issues are clearly understood, prioritized, and resolved.
• Collaborate with cross functional delivery and business stakeholders (developers, product owners, Scrum Masters, business testers) to embed quality throughout the agile delivery process and report on testing progress, risks, and quality metrics.

What we are looking for:

• Education: Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Management information systems or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in QA test automation or software development.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Web Application Testing: Proven track record of testing web applications, including functional, usability, security, and performance testing.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience testing the backend services (API) and integration points of application.
• Minimum 2 years of Agile working experience.
• Advanced knowledge of IT systems development principles and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops, Jira or other requirement/defect management tool(s).

What will make you stand out:

• Experience or knowledge of the credit insurance domain.
• Knowledge of database management and SQL for testing database applications and verifying data integrity.
• Experience with AI-assisted code development using GitHub Copilot.
• Experience with programming with Python and Robot Framework.
• Experience with PostMan.
• Programming/scripting skills in languages such as Python, Java, Selenium.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Eligibility: EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.

EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity: Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities.

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at EDC; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within EDC.

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