Senior Software Development Engineer In Test

Summary

Join Lightci, a product design and development consulting partner, as a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET). You will play a critical role in ensuring software quality and reliability through advanced testing strategies and automation. This position demands expertise in building and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and managing test environments. Collaboration with development, QA, and operations teams is essential. You will also mentor junior engineers and drive innovation in testing methodologies. The ideal candidate possesses strong experience with TypeScript or other modern programming languages and deep knowledge of AWS services. Lightci offers a fully remote work environment with flexible hours and a competitive compensation package.

Requirements

• Strong experience with TypeScript or other modern programming languages
• Deep knowledge of AWS services for testing cloud-based applications
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions
• Proven track record in test environment management, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Experience mentoring junior team members in automation and quality practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to improve testing processes

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable automation frameworks for unit, integration, API, performance, and security tests
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions
• Manage and optimize test and staging environments to ensure stability and alignment with production
• Evaluate and implement new testing tools and methodologies to improve efficiency and coverage
• Work with teams to embed quality into the development process
• Mentor junior engineers on automation best practices
• Track and resolve defects, ensuring fast identification and resolution before production

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of AI-driven testing

Benefits

• 100% fully remote work (anywhere in North America)
• Flexible hours
• Competitive compensation package
• Bonus
• Stocks
• Excellent benefits package
• Generous RRSP
• Unlimited vacation
• Home office stipend
• Quarterly/Yearly team ‘offsite’ events