Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Location

Toronto, Ontario

About the Role

Levio is looking for several Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) consultants to support the delivery of upcoming large-scale projects. You will work alongside experienced professionals on ambitious digital transformation projects embedded in clients’ environments.

Why Join Levio?

• Work on complex, high-impact digital transformation projects
• Collaborate with experienced, multidisciplinary teams
• Continuously develop your technical and professional expertise
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a strong people-first culture
• Be part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation

Role and Responsibilities

• Own the integration framework: Take full responsibility for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the integration testing framework. Ensure it serves as the primary tool for validating new features and system-level interactions.
• Bridge development and testing: Act as the primary liaison between the development team and manual testers. Translate manual test cases into automated scripts and provide technical guidance on testing strategy and best practices.
• Provide architectural guidance: Collaborate closely with the development team to ensure new features are designed with strong testability as a core requirement. Evaluate and gate features based on the architecture’s ability to support comprehensive integration testing.
• Maintain feature awareness: Develop and sustain deep knowledge of upcoming features and ongoing development initiatives, enabling proactive design and preparation of the required testing infrastructure.
• Lead test implementation and management: Manage the integration test backlog and contribute hands-on by writing, executing, and debugging test cases. Oversee the rollout and adoption of the testing framework across the team, including manual testers.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Expert-level proficiency in automated testing of React applications, including component, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Advanced TypeScript expertise and experience with modern testing methodologies and tools such as Jest, Cypress, Playwright, and TDD
• Strong capability in testing applications deployed within AWS cloud environments
• Experience rigorously validating GraphQL APIs and schema contracts
• Experience testing microservices built with ExpressJS, AWS Lambda, and DynamoDB
• Hands-on experience with state-management libraries such as Redux and Zustand
• Proven experience collaborating within distributed, cross-functional Agile teams and using JIRA
• Experience implementing robust quality gates within CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Bamboo, Jenkins, Bitbucket, or GitHub
• Experience using monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog and Splunk to detect, troubleshoot, and resolve issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in client-facing environments

Compensation (Ontario)

Estimated salary range: $90,000–$125,000 per year.

The range is a good-faith estimate based on factors such as experience, technical expertise, location, and relevant certifications. Final compensation will be determined according to each candidate’s circumstances.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Four weeks of cumulative vacation starting from day one
• Flexible working hours
• Professional Development Allowance for training, computer equipment, and physical activities
• Training tailored to your areas of expertise
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution up to 3% of gross salary
• Modular group insurance plan
• Public transportation or parking reimbursement when required
• Referral bonuses
• 11 statutory holidays
• Personal days
• Social events, social club, healthy snacks, coffee, and more

Position Details

• Full-time, permanent
• This posting is a current hiring need.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

Levio uses AI-enabled tools to help sort and review applications based on job-related criteria. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by a human recruiter.

Employment Equity

Levio applies an equal-access employment program for women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities. Levio values diversity and inclusion and is committed to a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.