Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Join to apply for the Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Automation Testing) role at Clariti. Join our mission to provide governments with exceptional experiences so they can do the same for their communities What do we do? We empower governments to deliver exceptional citizen experiences. Check out our 'About Us' page for a deep dive into our product and what makes us exceptional. CivCheck is transforming how cities manage plan review and building code compliance. As part of Clariti, CivCheck brings together deep domain expertise and cutting‑edge AI to streamline and modernize the permitting process. Our Guided AI Plan Review™ (GPR) platform is the first of its kind and it is helping cities and applicants alike navigate complex building codes with clarity, consistency, and speed. By combining intelligent automation with human expertise, CivCheck empowers communities to build faster, safer, and smarter. How will you help us make an impact? We’re looking for a Sr. Full-Stack Engineer (Automation Testing) who is opinionated about quality and passionate about building scalable, testable systems. You’ll play a key role in shaping how CivCheck evolves from an early‑stage startup into an enterprise‑ready platform – bringing structure, reliability, and modularity to our codebase. You’ll design and maintain test frameworks that provide developers with fast, confident feedback at every level, from unit tests to performance tests. You’ll help make our systems more modular and observable, ensuring we can validate correctness, performance, and reliability across releases. This role is ideal for someone who is hands‑on, proactive, and eager to lay the technical foundation for a high‑performing engineering culture. You’ll own automation from setup to maintenance, driving consistency, speed, and quality across our releases. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain end‑to‑end test automation using Playwright or Cypress (JavaScript/TypeScript). Develop unit and integration test suites for our front‑end applications using frameworks like Jest or Vitest. Build scalable, reliable, and maintainable test suites for integration workflows. Collaborate cross‑functionally with developers, product managers, and other engineers to define test strategies and acceptance criteria. Refactor and restructure existing application code to improve modularity, testability, and long‑term maintainability. Integrate and automate testing within GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines for continuous, reliable feedback. Conduct integration testing, working across systems, APIs, and data flows to validate end‑to‑end functionality. Debug issues, triage test failures, and continuously improve automation reliability. Set up test environments and ensure consistency across sandbox environments. Qualifications 3–5 years of hands‑on experience focused on automation, test architecture, or scalable full‑stack systems. Deep experience in JavaScript/TypeScript as a full‑stack developer or QA engineer. Practical hands‑on experience with: Front‑end unit/integration testing using frameworks such as Jest, Vitest, Cypress, etc., with an emphasis on modularity and fast feedback. Python backends and test frameworks such as pytest, unittest, or pytest‑mock. End‑to‑end automation using Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium to validate complex user flows. API testing and mocking with Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools to isolate dependencies and ensure reliable runs. Load and performance testing with k6, Locust, or similar tools to test SLOs (e.g., p95/p99 latency, concurrency). Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines to automate and scale testing across environments. Experience with Git, test case management, and issue tracking (e.g., Jira). Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to pinpoint and reproduce complex defects. A track record of thriving in fast‑paced, high‑ownership environments, balancing excellence with startup agility. Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and integrating testing seamlessly into development cycles. Bonus Points Strong opinions on best practices for testing strategy and setting up testing infrastructure. Experience being burned before by untested or brittle systems – and now deeply appreciate the beauty and leverage of a well‑structured test suite that makes teams faster, not slower. Knowledge of building with GitHub Actions. What’s in it for you? We invest in and empower our team members with competitive compensation packages, well‑deserved time off, and benefits to keep you and your family healthy Salary: The base salary range for this role is expected to be between $110,000 – 140,000 CAD based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications while considering internal pay equity and our broader pay philosophy. Benefits (depending on employment type)Depends on employment type (full‑time, part‑time, contract, etc). Background checks Because our customers trust us with sensitive information, we require all successful candidates to undergo comprehensive background checks before joining our team. We focus strictly on global sanctions and criminal offences that are directly relevant to employment at Clariti, and follow all applicable privacy and human rights legislation. Travel Although we operate as a remote company, all roles are expected to participate in occasional travel for in‑person company‑wide or departmental meetings, typically 1–2 times per year. Additional travel requirements specific to the role, if any, will be outlined in the job description. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where our team members take ownership over projects, tasks, and outcomes; bring a growth mindset to drive continuous learning and self‑development; have the ability to communicate courageously in a direct but respectful way; and are customer‑focused by keeping the customer at the heart of decision‑making. It’s the diversity of our team that helps us make better decisions, by leveraging the diversity in thought & experience across to create impactful solutions as we explore new paths & challenges as we grow. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Questions? We are here to help. If you require accommodations in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in our hiring process for any reason, please direct your questions to hr@claritisoftware.com and we’ll be happy to support you. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industry: Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Clariti by 2x. Get notified about new Full Stack Engineer jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr