Software Development Engineer in Test II (Python)

Team: IT

Location: Canada

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities

Test Automation and Framework Development: Develop, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks for code changes, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, using Python and Pytest.
Test Strategy and Quality Assurance: Define test plans, create comprehensive test cases for microservices, and ensure appropriate coverage of functional requirements, edge cases, and platform reliability scenarios.
Deployment and Troubleshooting: Investigate deployment-related issues across different environments, identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and support reliable software releases.
Continuous Integration and Delivery: Automate testing, deployment, and validation throughout the software development lifecycle, integrating quality gates into CI/CD pipelines.
Deployment Safety and Rollback: Evaluate safe deployment and rollback strategies, validate operational requirements, and ensure deployment procedures meet reliability and correctness standards.
Infrastructure and Platform Testing: Collaborate with engineering teams on integration testing, improve testing environments, and validate platform behavior across different system architectures.
Scripting and Process Improvement: Write and maintain scripts that automate platform service deployments, streamline repetitive tasks, and improve engineering efficiency.
Performance and Reliability: Apply Linux troubleshooting and performance-tuning techniques to investigate system behavior and help maintain scalable, dependable virtualized infrastructure.
Requirements
Professional Experience: At least 2 years of relevant experience in software development, test automation, quality engineering, or a related technical field.
Education: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent qualification.
Python and Testing: Practical knowledge of Python and Pytest, with a solid understanding of modern software testing methodologies and automated testing practices.
Programming and Debugging: Familiarity with Perl and Go (Golang), along with the ability to debug code, investigate technical issues, and identify root causes.
Linux Expertise: Strong Linux fundamentals, particularly performance tuning, system troubleshooting, Bash, and scripting.
Operating Systems and Packaging: Understanding of Debian packaging, the APT package manager, dependency management, and software installation workflows.
Computer Architecture: Knowledge of x86 and ARM architectures and an understanding of their key differences.
Virtualization and Containers: Familiarity with virtualization and containerization technologies and their role in modern cloud infrastructure.
Automation and CI/CD Tools: Experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and SaltStack.
Analytical and Collaborative Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate with engineering teams to improve testing and deployment practices.
Adaptability and Ownership: A proactive approach to investigating complex technical challenges, learning new technologies, and contributing to continuous improvement in a dynamic engineering environment.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary ranging from CAD 82,100 to CAD 147,900, depending on relevant experience, skills, certifications, and other factors.
Performance-Based Rewards: Potential eligibility for annual bonuses, incentive compensation, equity awards, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Remote Work Flexibility: A flexible work model that supports working remotely, in the office, or through a combination of both, depending on role requirements.
Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare benefits designed to support physical and mental well-being.
Retirement Savings: Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) benefits.
Paid Time Off: Paid time off, vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
Family-Friendly Benefits: Programs and resources designed to support employees and their families.
Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources supporting mental health, financial wellness, and personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cloud computing, platform engineering, automation, and large-scale infrastructure.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced engineers in an innovative environment that encourages learning, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.