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Varicent

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Varicent

. Define and lead the test strategy across unit, integration, API, UI, and data-validation testing layers .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$101,000 - CA$132,500 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and leading test strategies across various testing layers, including unit, integration, API, and UI testing. Proficient in designing and implementing automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to enhance software quality and delivery speed.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Test AutomationAutomated Testing FrameworksCI/CD Pipeline OptimizationAPI TestingAI-Enabled Automation Workflows

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Hard Skills
PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptSQLAutomated TestingData ValidationETL ProcessesDistributed SystemsQuality EngineeringTest Strategy
Soft Skills
CommunicationMentorshipCollaborationTechnical Leadership
Tools & Technologies
JenkinsGitHub ActionsGitLab CIAI-Enabled ToolsAutomation Workflows
Industry Keywords
Software DevelopmentTest AutomationSoftware Quality EngineeringData PipelinesAgentic Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Distributed SystemsETLJavaScriptJenkinsPythonSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define and lead the test strategy across unit, integration, API, UI, and data-validation testing layers
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks for web applications, APIs, backend services, and data pipelines
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD workflows to provide fast feedback, reliable quality gates, and consistent release confidence
  • Partner with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and QA team members to build quality into features from design through delivery
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to testing standards, automation practices, and code quality expectations
  • Design and implement AI-enabled and agentic workflows that automate testing, failure analysis, reporting, and engineering operations
  • Analyze quality metrics to identify risks, improve test coverage, reduce flakiness, and increase automation effectiveness
  • Evaluate and introduce tools, frameworks, and engineering practices that improve software quality, reliability, and delivery speed
  • Develop platform and product understanding, set up development/testing/automation environments, and assess testing strategy, coverage, pipelines, and risks
  • Take ownership of test automation for a key product area, deliver improvements, recommend a testing roadmap, and contribute to mentorship and best practices
  • Lead testing strategy and automation initiatives, establish quality metrics and testing standards, drive technical discussions, and deliver an AI-enabled or agentic automation workflow

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of experience in Software Development, Test Automation, Software Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Strong programming experience in Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
  • Experience designing and implementing automated testing frameworks for web, API, backend, or data-intensive applications
  • Experience building, maintaining, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar platforms
  • Strong knowledge of API testing, distributed systems, and data validation methodologies
  • Advanced SQL skills with experience validating databases, data pipelines, ETL, or ELT processes
  • Experience using or implementing AI-enabled tools, automation workflows, agentic systems, or LLM-powered engineering solutions
  • Strong communication, mentorship, collaboration, and technical leadership skills
  • English proficiency at a B2 level or above

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your local needs
  • PTO and public holidays
  • Dedicated volunteer days
  • Dedicated learning days for continuous growth, skill development, and professional learning
  • Compensation that reflects your market and your value
  • Retirement plans
  • Tuition assistance for continuing education and professional development
  • Remote and hybrid options available across most regions