Senior Software Developer in Test | Ingénieur·e logiciel senior en test

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Developer in Test | Ingénieur·e logiciel senior en test based in Canada.** The Senior Software Developer in Test will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of sophisticated data and analytics software products. This position combines advanced test automation expertise with hands-on software development, including feature enhancements and bug fixes. You will design and implement comprehensive testing strategies across web applications, APIs, and cloud-based enterprise environments. Working closely with developers, product managers, and customer support teams, you will influence quality throughout the entire software development lifecycle. You will also help establish testing standards, mentor colleagues, and promote a culture where product quality is a shared responsibility. This is an opportunity to contribute to widely used developer tools and modern platforms that incorporate AI capabilities. ### Accountabilities - Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts, frameworks, and comprehensive test suites using tools such as Cypress and Playwright. - Create detailed, structured test plans and test cases that address functional, technical, performance, and reliability requirements. - Work directly on product features and bug fixes alongside software engineers to improve overall product quality. - Test existing products to identify, isolate, document, track, and help resolve defects. - Perform manual testing when appropriate to complement automated testing and ensure thorough product coverage. - Conduct load and performance testing, including test design, implementation, execution, and reporting. - Validate APIs and RESTful services to ensure they meet functional and technical expectations. - Ensure products satisfy business requirements, customer expectations, and established performance and reliability standards. - Act as a technical resource for test automation, providing guidance, knowledge sharing, and training to other team members. - Contribute to the development of the overall product testing strategy and continuously improve quality assurance processes. - Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and project planning meetings. - Exercise independent judgment in release quality decisions, including blocking software releases that do not meet established quality standards. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a strong culture of software quality and encourage shared accountability for testing. - Apply creativity, curiosity, and resourcefulness to identify opportunities to improve testing practices and product reliability. ### Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. - At least 5 years of relevant professional experience as a Software Developer in Test, SDET, or in a similar software quality engineering role. - Strong experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages, particularly Cypress, Playwright, JavaScript, and TypeScript. - Proficiency in writing test cases, developing automated scripts, using testing frameworks, and maintaining test data sets. - Experience designing, developing, implementing, and reporting on load and performance tests. - Experience testing APIs and RESTful services. - Familiarity with containerized environments and technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. - Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work within project timelines. - Effective communication and collaboration skills, particularly when working with developers, product managers, and customer support teams. - A strong commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and software testing best practices. - Experience with the Dash Duo test library is particularly relevant for candidates using AI agents in their application process. - Experience with Python and/or Go is considered an asset. - Exposure to data science and machine learning concepts is beneficial. - Familiarity with continuous integration environments, particularly GitHub Actions, is preferred. - Knowledge of GitHub, CI/CD, and DevOps practices is an advantage. ### Benefits: - Comprehensive health and wellness coverage. - Generous paid time off. - Flexible working hours. - Parental leave top-up program. - Stock options for all full-time employees. - Learning and professional development opportunities. - Fully remote work environment. - Home office support. - Opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team and participate in a developer community forum.