Automation Engineer
CA$62,500 – CA$86,000 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Oct 2026
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | CA$62,500 – CA$86,000 / yr |
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Field of studyComputer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering (or related)
Study levelDiploma or higher
The Opportunity
Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.
Zurich Canada is currently looking for an Entry-Level Automation Engineer to join our technology team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career technology professional who is passionate about software development, test automation, and delivering high-quality solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and customer outcomes.
Reporting to the IT Manager, you will contribute to the development and automation of Guidewire InsuranceSuite applications while building your expertise in Guidewire technologies, insurance business processes, and modern software engineering practices. Working alongside developers, quality engineers, business analysts, and Guidewire subject matter experts, you will help support the quality and delivery of critical business systems through automation, testing, and application development.
This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications. Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals.
Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements.
What You Will Do
- Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for Guidewire applications.
- Contribute to development activities within the Guidewire application environment.
- Automate key business workflows and end-to-end scenarios across Guidewire and integrated applications.
- Support UI, API, regression, smoke, and integration testing activities.
- Collaborate with developers, quality assurance engineers, business analysts, and Guidewire subject matter experts to translate business and technical requirements into automated solutions.
- Assist in integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines under the guidance of senior team members.
- Maintain test data, automation documentation, and execution results.
- Investigate automation failures and support defect identification, analysis, and troubleshooting.
- Participate in code reviews and adhere to established coding, testing, and automation standards.