Senior Software Development Developer in Test

​**We welcome all people based in Toronto, ON to apply. This job is a hybrid role from this location. **
The Sr. 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 like the Page Object Model (POM) 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:Automated Testing: Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining automated test frameworks using Cypress with Page Object Design Patterns.Programming Skills: Strong proficiency in JavaScript and related testing libraries or frameworks.API Testing: Deep experience testing RESTful APIs, including validation of request/response payloads, error handling, and authentication workflows.Browser Testing: Familiarity with cross-browser compatibility testing to ensure a consistent user experience across major web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).Load & Performance Testing: Hands-on experience designing, conducting and analyzing load and performance testing using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or k6 to assess system scalability and responsiveness.Agile/Scrum Methodologies: Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment, including participation in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.CI/CD Integration: Experience integrating automated tests into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using GitLab CI.Test Planning & Strategy: Ability to define comprehensive test strategies and plans, including unit, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.Bug Tracking & Reporting: Skilled in using JIRA to log, prioritize, and report defects.Code Review & Collaboration: Comfortable collaborating with developers and reviewing code for testability, quality, and adherence to best practices.Quality Advocacy: Acts as a quality champion by mentoring team members and promoting best practices in test automation.Documentation: Proficient in maintaining documentation on test methodologies, test cases, and quality assurance practices.
Education: Bachelor's Degree (4-year) in Computer Science or relevant field preferred.
Work Experience: 5-7 years
We are a team built on purpose, not perfection. The game is changing, and we're writing the new playbook. Our goals are ambitious, and we know that building the future requires diverse perspectives and skills. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We're looking for people who are accountable, customer-centric, and innovative. We believe that talent thrives when we empower leaders to grow and evolve. So, apply anyway. You might be just the right person for this role or another opportunity on our team
Benefits:
We Care About The Whole Person  Healthy medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your familyGenerous Maternity, Paternity, and Adopter leave benefits with flexibility on when you use this benefitCompassionate Care Program with paid time off to care for family membersGenerous Bereavement Leave that also supports Pet ParentsCanadian employees contribute to a pension plan. Perceptyx will provide an employer match for the pension.
Flexible Time Away  As hard as we work, we also know how essential it is to take time away to rest and recharge. We offer flexible paid vacation with the expectation that every team member enjoys at least 10 business days per calendar year.15 paid holidays per calendar year.
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