Test Automation Developer – 4 months Internship/Coop (Summer 2026) 

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented below is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

Salary range (but not limited to):

About the role

Launching your tech career at Intact means joining a diverse team of more than 3,000 Digital, Data and Tech experts working at the intersection of what exists and what’s possible. Here, you’ll be supported by forward-thinking leaders who celebrate shared success, and you’ll help push the industry forward with digital solutions that go beyond insurance to offer everyday value to millions of people. You’ll grow personally and professionally with access to cutting-edge technology-driven learning platforms and make lasting connections near and far. Most importantly, you’ll discover how exciting the “real world” can be.  

Here, your career will take off 🚀  

We are looking for Test Automation Developer interns to join 3 of our specialized test automation teams!   

Depending on your team assignment, here’s what you’ll do here:   

Software Engineering Billing  

• Develop automated tests and contribute to the evolution of our testing practices in collaboration with the project team.  

• Analyze and resolve problems while exploring different automated testing techniques such as Selenium (Java), Cucumber (Gosu), and JMeter.  

• Gain experience in a complex, microservices-based architecture environment in the sector of billing management for property and casualty insurance (auto, home, and commercial).  

• Work within a dynamic and experienced team, applying Agile methodology.  

Software Engineering, Personal Lines   

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Groovy and Cucumber, and perform manual testing across various environments.  

• Design, create, and manage test cases in Zephyr, linking them with Jira tickets, and execute both automated and manual tests.  

• Analyze test results, report issues with clear documentation, and collaborate with developers and quality assurance (QA) team members to resolve defects.  

• Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives) and contribute ideas to enhance QA processes and automation frameworks.  

• Skills required: ReadyAPI, Java, a plus if familiar with TestNG/RestAssured, Jenkins, Maven, JIRA, Confluence, REST and SOAP knowledge, Cypress and Selenium, Agile/Scrum, Groovy, Cucumber, test management tools like Zephyr, CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git)  

Software Development   

• Collaborate with the development team to effectively coordinate and resolve technical issues.

• Design, code, and test new features, ensuring high quality and performance.

• Possess strong knowledge of design patterns and agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.

• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).

• Perform comprehensive automated testing across frontend (Cypress and Selenium) and backend components to ensure reliability, coverage, and maintainability.  

What you bring to the table:   

• Currently pursuing a university degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field.   

• Available to work with us full-time, 35 hours per week, for the Summer 2026 Term (May to August)     

• Must be an active student during your internship and/or returning to school in next Fall 2026 following your internship  

• Demonstrate strong communication skills, adaptability, and teamwork, while being a proactive, curious, and eager-to-learn team player.   

• Possess excellent logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a self-motivated, fast-learning attitude.  

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English speaking colleagues across the country.    

Your career starts here.  Apply today!   

We can’t wait to learn more about you. When you complete your application, remember to include your resume and University/College transcript. We hire co-ops every semester (Winter, Summer and Fall)!   

We’re accepting applications now through January 23, 2026. All submissions will be reviewed during this time, as well as after the posting closes.  

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.