Software Test Engineer

Are you passionate about solving problems and delivering next-generation software to enhance the Internet experience?  Join a global leader creating software for broadband service providers. We have been growing since 1992 and now work with some of the top service providers worldwide to deliver solutions that are innovative, creative, and make life easier for millions of subscribers. We are seeking a Software Test Engineer in Ontario, Canada who thrives in a fast-paced global team environment.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Software Test Engineer with strong experience in test automation to create and maintain robust automated test suites, with a particular focus on UI testing. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively within a cross-functional team to ensure high-quality software delivery through efficient, scalable, and maintainable automated testing practices.

Role and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web-based UIs and backend services using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
• Incorporate existing solutions and technologies to accelerate testing cycles while maintaining a high-quality automation codebase.
• Collaborate with developers and QA team members to ensure code changes are thoroughly tested and integrated into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Perform Load, Stress, and Performance testing, including analysis and metrics generation using internal and third-party tools.
• Participate in sprint activities to ensure feature coverage through both manual and automated testing.
• Actively contribute to improving test coverage, reliability, and overall product quality.
• Conduct peer code reviews and follow coding standards for automation.
• Investigate and troubleshoot test failures, working closely with development teams to resolve issues.
• Produce high-quality, maintainable, and reusable test code aligned with company best practices and QA guidelines.
• Coordinate with the broader QA and development teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones, deadlines, and demos.
• Continuously seek ways to optimize and scale the automation suite and test infrastructure.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on testing experience.

Skills & Expertise:

• Proficient in developing UI automation using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or equivalent.
• Experience in scripting and programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Java.
• Solid understanding of software testing principles, including functional, regression, and exploratory testing.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and API testing using tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments with basic troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable using IDEs and version control systems such as Git.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently while collaborating in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  
  This role is based in Ontario, Canada and the salary range is $70,000-90,000 CAD