Senior Software Development Developer in Test

Senior Software Development Developer in Test (Toronto) Apply to the Senior Software Development Developer in Test (Toronto) role at Perceptyx. Overview The Senior Software Development Developer in Test (SDDT) is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of Perceptyx’s web‑based products by developing scalable, automated test solutions using an automate‑first approach. This role plays a critical part in accelerating delivery cycles, reducing defects, and enhancing user satisfaction through robust testing practices and continuous integration. Things You’ll Do Design, develop, and maintain robust Cypress test frameworks and suites for web application UI testing, following best practices such as the Page Object Model for scalability and maintainability. Utilize an automate‑first approach to all automation development. Design and implement automated API test suites to validate functionality, integration points, and error handling across services. Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and QA team members to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage. Create and execute comprehensive test strategies across UI, API, and microservices, covering functional, regression, and end‑to‑end testing across multiple browsers. Conduct load and performance testing to assess system scalability, responsiveness, and reliability under varying user loads. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI) to support rapid, high‑quality releases. Identify, log, and track software bugs and performance issues using JIRA, and work with development teams for timely resolution. Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives, to contribute to iterative product development. Review code for testability and provide feedback on quality‑related aspects of the development process. Advocate for and implement test automation best practices across the engineering organization. Maintain documentation of test procedures, test data, quality metrics, and testing tools to support ongoing knowledge sharing and process improvement. Mentor junior engineers/developers and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing strategies and processes. Things You’ll Bring Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining automated test frameworks using Cypress with Page Object Design Patterns. Strong proficiency in JavaScript and related testing libraries or frameworks. Deep experience testing RESTful APIs, including validation of request/response payloads, error handling, and authentication workflows. Familiarity with cross‑browser compatibility testing across major web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). Hands‑on experience designing, conducting, and analyzing load and performance testing using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or k6. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment, including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives. Experience integrating automated tests into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using GitLab CI. Ability to define comprehensive test strategies and plans, including unit, integration, regression, and end‑to‑end testing. Skilled in using JIRA to log, prioritize, and report defects. Comfortable collaborating with developers and reviewing code for testability, quality, and adherence to best practices. Acts as a quality champion by mentoring team members and promoting best practices in test automation. Proficient in maintaining documentation on test methodologies, test cases, and quality assurance practices. Education & Experience Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree (4‑year) in Computer Science or a related field (preferred). Work Experience: 5‑7 years in software testing or a related field. We Are a Team Built on Purpose, Not Perfection Our goal is to build a culture of accountability, customer‑centricity, and innovation. If your experience doesn’t line up perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply—innovation thrives when we empower leaders to grow and evolve. Benefits Healthy medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family. Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave benefits. Compassionate Care Program with paid time off to care for family members. Generous bereavement leave that also supports pet parents. Canadian employees contribute to a pension plan with an employer match. Flexible Time Away Flexible paid vacation with an expectation to enjoy at least 10 business days per calendar year. 15 paid holidays per calendar year. Perceptyx in the News Perceptyx Announces Winners of 2024 EX IMPACT Awards. Perceptyx Launches Activate, HR’s Missing Link Between Employee Insight and Impact. Activate from Perceptyx Named a 2024 Top HR Tech Product Winner by Human Resource Executive. Equal Employment Opportunity Perceptyx celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, respecting all protected characteristics. Our policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, decision making based on qualifications, and business needs. Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industry: Software Development Additional Notes Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Perceptyx by 2×. #J-18808-Ljbffr