Intermediate Software Development Engineer in Testing (SDET)

Who We Are

At Certn were revolutionizing background screening with The Worlds Easiest Background Checkfast global and powered by tech. Were not about outdated processes and red tape. Were about innovation speed and impact.

If youre looking for a place where ownership collaboration and creativity thrive this is it.

The Gig: Intermediate SDET (Fixed-Term Contract)

The Intermediate Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) is responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards in our software products through the development and implementation of robust testing strategies and solutions. By developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks and tools the Intermediate SDET plays a crucial role in our continuous integration and deployment processes. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams they ensure that the products meet both business requirements and technical specifications resulting in enhanced product reliability performance and overall user satisfaction.

What Youll Be Doing (and Crushing)

• Develop solutions for feature validations and test automation ensuring end-to-end quality.

• Collaborate with project teams to implement and continuously improve testing strategies uncover risks and create/maintain thorough test documentation (test plans cases scripts).

• Leverage quality best practices and programming skills to implement both manual and automated testing solutions.

• Deliver automation initiatives with guidance from peers maintaining automated test suites identifying complex defects and recommending process improvements based on root cause analysis

• Monitor and support production releases providing timely resolutions by triaging and analyzing production issues.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product design engineering) to assess release risks and feedback on release readiness.

• Support the engineering team in making technical decisions that align with key quality attributes (performance scalability reliability availability security) through guidance and code reviews.

• Maintain reporting tools for tracking testing progress and product quality metrics.

• Mentor and guide junior team members and collaborate with support teams to resolve customer issues.

What You Bring to the Table

• Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end testing including hands-on experience across all phasesplanning preparation scripting and execution of test strategies.

• Experience in constructive and pragmatic code reviewing.

• Strong knowledge of Python.

• Interest and aptitude in analyzing complex systems and new requirements to understand the business goals identify risks defects or performance bottlenecks based on quality standards.

• Solid understanding of testing methodologies and test case management.

• Thorough understanding of issue/bug tracking tools and understanding defect life cycle.

• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
  

• Familiarity with using test frameworks and tools such as Playwright.

• Experience working in an agile development environment collaborating with cross-functional teams and adapting to changing requirements.

• Familiarity with monitoring solutions and experience in utilizing them for identifying and resolving issues.

• Experience in software quality assurance or development with an intermediate understanding of object-oriented programming principles and languages.

Why You Should Be Excited:

• Work with amazing teams committed to giving great customer service

• DEIB Commitment: Were dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all

• Bright Minds: Learn from some of the most brilliant and kind people youll ever meet!

• Work from home allowance

• Full IT equipment will be provided.

• 4 weeks vacation

• 12 wellness days

• Health spending account/ benefits / etc.

• Work from home set-up allowance

• Plus lots of other perks

A Little Bit More About Us

Certn is a growing global technology company that is looking to reinvent the way organizations build Trust in People with technology and AI-backed background checks. Having recently been named one of Canadas Companies-to-Watch in Deloittes Technology Fast 50 Awards we are becoming one of the fastest-growing start-ups.

Just so you know The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check. This means you will get to see first hand what we do (and trust us we do it REALLY well)!

Certn takes pride in being an advocate for equal opportunities in the workplace. Our commitment is reflected in how were creating a workplace thats respectful inclusive and free from barriersa place where each member of our team can achieve their full potential. We firmly believe that the strength of our company is rooted in diversity and we encourage every individual to bring their authentic selves to work. We extend a warm welcome to all qualified candidates and hope that youll consider Certn as your preferred employer where you can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process please let us know how we can best assist you.