SDET; Test Automation & Desktop Application Testing

Job Title:

SDET (Test Automation & Desktop Application Testing)

Job Type: T4 Contract

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

Experience:

1 to 2 Years
Rate: 40 to 45 CAD PH

We are hiring for this role, where the selected candidate will work on a project focused on desktop application installation and quality engineering. You will help ensure reliable and smooth installation experiences while contributing to test automation and quality improvements.

• Work with the team to ensure high-quality desktop installation experiences across different scenarios.
• Participate in requirement analysis, test planning, execution, and defect tracking.
• Build and maintain automated tests for installer-related workflows.
• Validate workflows such as installation, upgrade, patching, repair, rollback, and uninstallation.
• Test installer behavior across different Windows environments, system settings, and user permissions.
• Investigate and reproduce reported issues and collaborate with developers to resolve them.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes through automation and better tooling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to support product quality.

• Experience in desktop application testing.
• Hands‑on experience with test automation development.
• Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Groovy, or Shell).
• Good understanding of software testing fundamentals, including defect lifecycle and test design.
• Solid understanding of Windows OS fundamentals (file system, registry, services, processes, permissions).
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

• Experience testing Windows installer packages or desktop applications.
• Knowledge of MSI, boots trapper‑based installers, and silent installation.
• Familiarity with Windows diagnostics and troubleshooting tools.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
• Basic understanding of the Microsoft .NET platform.

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, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion drives us to create hiring experiences that are open, fair, and human‑first.