Intermediate Software Development Engineer In Test

Summary

Join Thinkific as an Intermediate Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) and drive innovation in test automation using the latest technologies. You will implement automation scripts for front-end and back-end services, improving product quality and CI pipelines. Collaborate with various teams to ensure clear requirements and continuous improvement. Expand the test automation scope and optimize testing strategies. Contribute to a quality-first mindset and coach team members on testing tools and techniques. This role offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive, inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• Has extensive experience in automating end-to-end test and API test cases using modern tools like Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or Protractor
• Is familiar with test automation strategies for Ruby on Rails and React applications
• Has a strong understanding of software development principles for writing and optimizing test automation scripts, in addition to manual testing
• Has experience working with Github Actions, SemaphoreCI, Jenkins or similar CI/CD solutions
• Possesses strong knowledge of testing methodologies and concepts
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Possesses the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Has effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Advocate for a quality-first mindset by ensuring shared accountability across the development team
• Implement automation scripts to test front-end applications as well as back-end services and integrations
• Take part in all aspects of the development cycle (daily scrums, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming and guilds)
• Assist the development team with building and maintaining the frameworks needed to expand the test automation scope, and improve our CI delivery pipeline
• Coach team members on testing tools and test techniques
• Act as a liaison between development, QA, product, and operation teams
• Create comprehensive test plans and strategies aligning with best practices
• Collaborate and work closely with the Product Owners to ensure clarity in requirements and acceptance criteria
• Assist in creating and implementing a QA automation roadmap
• Maintain product quality by enforcing quality assurance policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience setting up test automation of existing production tools from scratch
• Has maintained component test plans for a multi-component application in the past
• Familiarity with education tech platforms or any LMS systems
• Knowledge of AI-based tools for automated test creation, exploratory testing etc
• Experience with performance testing and familiarity with tools like JMeter and K6

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package including base salary, equity, team-wide bonuses, and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Flexible Paid Time Off to maintain mental and physical health. Our team is encouraged to take a minimum 4 weeks of vacation, plus Thinker Holidays (extended long weekends in the summer) and time off for the December holiday season
• Health Benefits and Wellness: Comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1 include health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family, $3,000 for mental health care, a short-term health plan, and an additional health or personal spending account. Plus, family friendly benefits include generous parental leave top-ups for up to 32 weeks, as well as fertility coverage and personalized return to work options
• Flexible Work . Choose to work from home from anywhere in Canada, at our Vancouver HQ, a co-working space, or anywhere there’s wifi for a change of scenery
• Learning & Growth. An annual $1500 USD Learn and Grow fund for conferences, seminars, or courses, plus training, mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities
• A home office setup so you’re ready to succeed with a company-owned Macbook Pro and a budget to order a desk, chair, or any accessories to help you work comfortably and productively
• Eats and Treats. $50 CAD per month to treat yourself with snacks, lunch, or groceries to cook at home