SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) II

Guidepoint; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research enablement platform in Toronto is seeking an SDET II to design and maintain test automation frameworks. The ideal candidate brings 3–7 years of experience in QA Automation, strong Java programming skills, and a solid understanding of automated testing tools like Selenium. This hybrid role offers development opportunities and a commitment to a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Company RRSP Match

Development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in QA Automation engineering or SDET role.
• Strong programming skills in Java for test automation.
• Proven experience with automated testing tools and practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
• Automate functional, API, and integration test cases.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

QA Automation engineering

Java programming

Automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium)

CI/CD practices

SDLC understanding

Performance/load testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Jira

Performance testing tools

Job description

SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) II

Overview

Guidepoint's Engineering team thrives on delivering innovative technology solutions that accelerate revenue growth, reduce costs and increase efficiency and productivity. As Guidepoint works to achieve it's mission of making individuals, businesses, and the world smarter through personalized knowledge-sharing solutions, the engineering team is taking on challenges to create new products, improve existing platforms to optimize the seamless delivery of our services.

This is a hybrid position based in Toronto.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
• Automate functional, API, and integration test cases by developing reusable and maintainable automated scripts.
• Analyse and troubleshoot issues related to automated and load testing, propose solutions, and enhance existing scripts where needed.
• Review test results, determine root causes of failures, assess severity and scope, and guide prioritization for resolution.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring quality at every stage of delivery.
• Provide regular updates on defects, regression test status, and automation progress through Jira and other reporting tools.
• Assist in planning, developing, and delivering training on test automation frameworks and tools.
• Maintain clear documentation of automation processes, templates, and best practices while driving process improvements.
• Partner closely with engineering teams, product owners, and QA peers in Agile environments to define acceptance criteria and testing approaches.
• Stay updated with technology trends and continuously improve test automation practices.
• Support functional and regression testing efforts as needed to ensure end-to-end quality.

What You Have

• 3–7 years of experience in a QA Automation engineering or SDET role.
• Strong hands-on programming skills in Java for test automation.
• Proven experience with automated testing tools and practices (e.g., Selenium or similar) and Web Service testing.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and exposure to methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum.
• Experience with performance/load testing tools and approaches.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems (Jira preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of SOA frameworks, processes, strategies, and approaches.
• Practical experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools, and ability to integrate automation into delivery pipelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off
• Company RRSP Match
• Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform

About Guidepoint

Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action.

Backed by a network of nearly 1.75 million experts and Guidepoint’s 1,600 employees worldwide, we inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful.

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.

Guidepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.