Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)- Contract

Picton Mahoney Asset Management•Toronto, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our engineering team and play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our applications. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test strategies, both manual and automated, to deliver a seamless user experience. This role requires a strong understanding of software testing methodologies and a passion for finding and resolving issues before they reach our customers.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
Proven experience in both manual and automated testing of web applications.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices.
Hands-on experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured).
Proficiency in end to end (E2E) test automation framework such as Playwright
Experience building test automation frameworks from scratch.
Proficiency in at least one programming language; TypeScript preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with specific testing tools relevant to React and NestJS applications.
Experience with performance and load testing.
Experience with security testing.
Experience with CI/CD integration in Azure DevOps.
Experience with front-end technologies (React) and back-end technologies (NestJS) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for our application, covering both functional and non-functional requirements.
Design and implement automated test suites using appropriate frameworks and tools. This includes building our test automation framework from scratch.
Perform manual testing, including exploratory testing, regression testing, and usability testing.
Conduct API testing to ensure the proper functioning of our backend services.
Develop and maintain end-to-end (E2E) tests to validate critical user flows.
Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide feedback on product quality.
Identify, document, and track defects using a bug tracking system.
Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on test coverage and quality metrics.
Proactively identify areas for improvement in our testing processes and contribute to the overall quality of our product.
Research and evaluate new testing tools and technologies to improve our testing capabilities.