QA Automation Engineer Co-op
Confidential
Posted: February 6, 2026
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Quick Summary
We're looking for a QA Automation Engineer Co-op to join our team in Montreal, Canada. The ideal candidate will have experience with automation testing and be able to work on real product features that are used by real customers.
Required Skills
Job Description
About Flexspring
Flexspring builds technology that helps companies connect their HR systems and move people data smoothly between tools – without manual work.
We’re a remote-first team spread across Canada and beyond, and we care a lot about how we build things and how we work together. At Flexspring, interns and co-op students don’t sit on the sidelines. You’ll work on real product features that are used by real customers, and many of our interns join us full-time after graduation.
QA Automation Engineer Co-op
Location: Quebec-based (Remote-first | Montreal preferred)
Duration: 4+ months
The Opportunity
We’re growing and looking for a QA Automation Engineer Co-op / Intern to join our R&D team.
If you’re excited about improving software quality through automation, this role is for you. You’ll work mainly in a Java-based stack, help build and maintain automated tests for Flexspring’s core platform, and learn how real SaaS products are tested, validated, and improved over time.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll write code, learn, ask questions, and contribute—every week.
What You’ll Be Working On
Building and maintaining automated tests for Flexspring’s product
Writing test code using Java
Working with APIs and data flowing between systems
Validating system integrations and data integrity
Writing and running automated tests to make sure things work as expected
Collaborating with experienced developers through code reviews and team discussions
What We’re Looking For
You’re currently studying Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
You have a solid foundation in Java
You’ve been exposed to JUnit or other testing frameworks (school projects count!)
You’ve worked with or learned about APIs
You’re curious, motivated, and enjoy thinking about edge cases and failure scenarios
Nice to Haves
Experience with REST API testing or test automation frameworks
Exposure to Spring or backend Java applications
Familiarity with JavaScript or scripting
Interest in SaaS products or system integrations
Curiosity about how large systems talk to each other
What You’ll Get Out of It
Real experience working on a production SaaS platform
Mentorship and support from senior developers
Exposure to real-world QA automation and engineering practices
Competitive co-op pay
Flexible hours in a remote-first environment
A strong chance to grow into a full-time role after graduation