Junior Quality Assurance Engineer - Express Scripts Canada

Job Title:  Junior Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Mississauga
Employment Type:  Full-time

Reason for Vacancy: Replacement

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 2 days/week on-site
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 1 year of quality assurance experience (professional or internship/co-op); considered a strong asset

• Strong knowledge of SQL/ PL-SQL and relational databases (e.g., Oracle

• 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, and JavaScript

• 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.

NOTE: Internal candidates should apply before May 19, 2026.

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: eschr2@express-scripts.com Do not email eschr2@express-scripts.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.