Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) (Hybrid)
posted 2 months ago

Description

See what you can do with Prophix

Prophix is the leading global platform and partner for finance performance management. We create software that serves ambitious finance teams, helping them empower their organizations, gain valuable insights, and drive business performance. Thousands of finance leaders across nearly one hundred countries use Prophix today.

Working with a global network of partners and with headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, we maintain offices in North America, South America, the U.K., Europe, and Asia. Learn more about our offices here.

We are seeking a talented Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our dynamic team. This role plays a critical part in assuring the quality and reliability of our software systems and applications. We are looking for a candidate with a robust Computer Science background and demonstrated expertise in enhancing software quality.

What You Will Do

• Design & implement test automation frameworks & strategies
• Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, & stakeholders, to identify test requirements
• Design, develop, execute, & maintain automated tests with robust test cases & test data based on functional & component requirements to validate the behaviour & performance of our software product infrastructure, platform, & applications
• Conduct root cause analysis of test infrastructure, framework, & suite failures, & recommend improvements
• Keep up-to-date with industry best practices, strategies, & emerging trends in quality assurance & test automation
• Contribute to continuous integration (CI) & continuous deployment (CD) processes, ensuring automated tests are integrated & executed reliably
• Identify, analyze, & document software defects, & track their resolution in an issue-tracking system
• Participate in defect retrospectives & recommend process improvements
• Work closely with development teams to investigate & resolve issues, ensuring the on-time delivery of high-quality software
• Create & maintain documentation related to testing activities.

What You Will Bring

To shine in this role, you will bring a rare combination of experience, technology skills, personal qualities, and education.

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in computer science, software engineering or related discipline, or equivalent working experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in software quality assurance
• Expert knowledge of software testing principles, techniques, & best practices
• Proficient designing, developing, & maintaining automated test frameworks & cases using Jest, Artillery, Playwright, or equivalent tools
• Solid understanding of AWS services with experience testing distributed systems
• Expertise with Linux (& Linux containers) – familiarity with bash & pwsh
• Advanced ing skills required; JavaScript & TypeScript preferred
• Knowledge of RESTful web services & event-driven architecture
• Understanding of considerations in testing individual & interacting services
• Performance & scalability test experience, ensuring optimal application performance under varying loads
• Experience working with Git version control
• Excellent analytical, debugging, & problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies & practices
• Must be legally entitled to work in the country where the role is located. Must be able to travel to the United States, Canada and/or internationally, and have a valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Linux security testing methodologies & best practices
• Familiarity with containerization & orchestration technologies on Linux, such as Docker & Kubernetes
• Experience conducting cloud-specific security tests, including penetration testing
• Skilled in application monitoring & logging in dynamic, distributed systems
• Work experience with ing languages commonly used in Linux, such as Bash & Python, for test automation.

Why join?

A solid foundation - and a bright future.

Prophix has been around for 30 years and is well-established in the market. Recently acquired by Hg Capital, we are thrilled to be working with investors who see significant growth opportunities for the continued adoption of Corporate Performance Management (CPM) software by mid-market organisations. Our CPM software fills the gap and presents us with an enormous market opportunity.

Community, culture and purpose.

We encourage our Phixers (the extraordinary team working at Prophix) to create wins for all, innovate with purpose, have passion for excellence, and laser-focus on delivering for the finance leaders of today and tomorrow. Our goal is to ensure we are living our values and nurturing a collaborative, growth-minded culture where everyone can shine.

We reward team accomplishments, but we also know that life outside of the office is vital. To that end, we provide a highly competitive compensation, vacation and benefits package, and encourage participation on one or all five of our company sports teams as well as seasonal celebrations.

At Prophix, we aim to create a lasting impact on the global community through meaningful programs and projects. We create real opportunities to participate in volunteer activities through our corporate social responsibility program (CSR), fundraising activities and paid volunteer days to support causes important to you. We also have a CSR committee that you may wish to sit on, and you can nominate an important cause for consideration for our quarterly $50,000 donation, made when we meet our profit goals.

Learn more about us on our Careers Page!

Consider Applying Now!

Prophix promotes a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. By embracing diversity, we build a more effective organization that empowers our employees to be the best that they can be. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are seeking, please consider applying. While we can’t guarantee an interview, we promise to consider the full breadth of your experience and background.

At Prophix, we are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free. Please advise our Recruitment team if you require reasonable accommodation during the interview and assessment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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