Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full Time

Technology

Experienced

**We welcome all people based in Toronto, ON to apply. This job is a hybrid role from this location. **

At Perceptyx, we believe quality is not an afterthought—it’s foundational. We’re seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help us build reliable, scalable, and seamless experiences across our web-based product suite. In this role, you’ll leverage your deep automation expertise and quality mindset to ensure our platforms perform flawlessly for every user.

What You’ll Do:

Develop and maintain robust Cypress test frameworks for our web UI, using best practices like Page Object Models to keep things clean and scalable.
Build automated API test suites that validate integration points, edge cases, and error handling across services.
Partner with SW Engineers, Product Managers, and QA to deeply understand requirements and deliver airtight test coverage.
Design and execute test strategies across UI, API, and microservices—including functional, regression, and end-to-end testing across multiple browsers.
Conduct load and performance testing using tools like JMeter, Gatling, or k6 to ensure we scale with confidence.
Integrate your tests into our CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI) to support fast and reliable deployments.
Log and track bugs and performance issues using JIRA, collaborating with devs for quick resolution.
Participate in Agile ceremonies like sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to stay aligned and move fast.
Review code for testability and share quality-focused feedback.
Document test procedures, test data, and quality metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Mentor junior engineers and help level up test automation practices across the team.

What You Bring:

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada without needing an employment VISA or other sponsorship help.

5+ years of hands-on experience in software quality engineering.
Solid JavaScript skills and experience with Cypress using Page Object Design Patterns.
Deep knowledge of testing RESTful APIs—including payload validation and authentication workflows.
Comfort with cross-browser testing (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
Experience with load/performance testing tools like JMeter, Gatling, or k6.
Proven history working in Agile/Scrum teams and participating in all the key ceremonies.
CI/CD experience, especially integrating automation into GitLab pipelines.
A knack for test strategy: you can design plans that span unit, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
Expertise with JIRA for bug tracking and reporting.
A collaborative mindset and ability to review code with an eye toward quality and testability.
Passion for mentoring and spreading best practices in automated testing.
Strong documentation habits—you know good QA is repeatable and measurable.

*** If you don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply—your unique experience might be exactly what we need!

Compensation:
Perceptyx is focused on equitable pay for all our staff and aims for transparency with our pay practices. The annual salary range for the role is $120,000 – $165,000 CAD. The above range represents the expected base salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

Benefits:
We Care About The Whole Person 🫶

Healthy medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
Generous Maternity, Paternity, and Adopter leave benefits with flexibility on when you use this benefit
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. 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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