Senior Software Development Engineer in Testing; SDET Regional Municipality

Position: Senior Software Development Engineer in Testing (SDET  Regional Municipality)
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? We are seeking a highly motivated Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) to join our QE team within Finance & Audit Technology. The ideal candidate will bring proven automation testing expertise and proficiency with AI-enabled testing tools to accelerate delivery timelines. This role requires both hands‑on technical expertise and leadership experience to lead and mentor the junior resource(s).
Responsibilities   As an SDET, you will be driving automation testing initiatives within the program by designing and implementing scalable test automation frameworks and CI/CD integration strategies, leveraging AI-enabled tools to optimize test coverage and execution efficiency
Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices for test automation scripts to ensure maintainability and knowledge sharing across the team
Develop long-term automation strategies aligned with product roadmaps and business objectives to maximize ROI on automation efforts
Involved in all aspects of automation testing (plan, script, execute, analyze and report) using organization’s framework/tools and standards
Work with team members (PM/Scrum Masters, Dev and Business Analysts) to understand objectives and map out testing and automation requirements
Design and develop new automation framework or maintain existing one to ensure comprehensive testing processes that add value to team goals, incorporating AI and machine learning capabilities
Continuously review and optimize regression test suites to reduce execution time while maintaining comprehensive coverage
As an SDET, perform different levels of testing based on business requirements – Functional, Regression, Integration and Performance testing, utilizing AI-driven insights and automated test execution frameworks where applicable
Create testing deliverables including but not limited to test plan, test cases and automation support documents that incorporate AI testing methodologies and SDET best practices for scalable test automation
Work with JIRA, Confluence and qTest for test case management, defect management, test reporting and other functions, leveraging AI capabilities within these tools to enhance automation workflows and improve testing insights
Qualifications   5+ years of QE Testing experience with a minimum of 3 years in test automation and SDET practices
A relevant degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a comparable field of study
Test Automation & CI/CD Expertise:
Proficient in test automation using Python or Java with hands‑on experience in CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub Actions, Jenkins) and implementing quality gates to ensure code reliability
Automation Tools & Framework Proficiency:
Demonstrated working knowledge of industry‑standard automation tools and frameworks including Selenium, Playwright, Request Library, and Rest Assured, with solid experience in API testing and validation
Testing Methodologies & Test Management:
Proficient in testing methodologies with hands‑on experience using JIRA for issue tracking and qTest for test case management and execution
SQL Expertise:
Strong proficiency in SQL with demonstrated expertise in complex queries, including joins, subqueries, and aggregate functions for data analysis and validation
Dev Ops & Toolchain Proficiency:
Comprehensive experience with Dev Ops practices and technologies including JIRA, qTest, Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, and Urban Code Deploy for continuous integration, deployment, and quality assurance workflows
Excellent written and oral communication abilities with strong presentation skills for effectively conveying technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Nice‑to‑Have Skills   Generative AI and Agentic AI: practical use of Git Hub Copilot or similar, prompt engineering for test generation and autonomous agents for validations
Experience in Banking / Finance Domain
ISTQB certification
Benefits   A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team
A world‑class training program in financial services
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work

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