Senior Software Developer in Test (AI Portfolio)

Vena Solutions; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial planning company is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Test to develop and maintain automated tests. This role allows for flexible working arrangements from fully remote to hybrid. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in QA and automation, proficiency in testing methodologies, and solid troubleshooting skills. The company offers competitive compensation, a focus on personal growth, and a commitment to AI-powered innovation.

Benefits

Employee Stock Option Program

Education subsidies

Comprehensive health and dental plans

Wellness sessions

Generous leave options

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in software testing and automation.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and automation design patterns.
• Experience with AI products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated tests.
• Collaborate with teams to define and execute testing approaches.
• Monitor and optimize testing processes.

Skills

QA/QE experience

Test automation development

Agile methodology

Critical thinking

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Playwright

Rest-Assured

Selenium

GitHub

JIRA

Job description

This is a flexible position and has the option of working in our Toronto office full time, hybrid throughout the week or entirely remotely within Canada.

As a Senior Software Developer in Test, you will be responsible for the development, execution and maintenance of automated tests to support the Software Test Life Cycle. You will collaborate closely with development and product teams to define and execute functional, integration, and regression testing approaches, while continuously monitoring and improving the scalability, stability, and consistency of testing processes.

Department: Product Development
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Canada - Remote (0002)
Workplace type: Fully remote
Reporting To: Yiming Huang

How You'll Make an Impact

• Analyze functional and technical requirements to define comprehensive test strategies and automation needs
• Design, write, maintain, and manage automated UI and API test suites
• Contribute to building and enhancing scalable automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Rest-Assured)
• Identify, plan, and execute exploratory, functional, integration, performance, and regression tests
• Collaborate with development and product teams to validate testing requirements and optimize test coverage
• Champion best practices for automation, test data management, CI/CD integration, and code quality
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize automation pipelines and test frameworks for dependability, scalability, and stability
• Perform root cause analysis and support teams in identifying and preventing defects
• Other duties, as assigned

We'd Love to See

• 5+ years’ experience in QA/QE and test automation development roles, within a fast-paced Agile environment
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, automation design patterns, and the fundamentals of high-quality test case development
• Hands‑on experience in testing AI Agentic products and/or chatbot
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with at least one automation framework for both UI and API test automation (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, RestAssured, RestSharp, Pytest, etc.)
• Hands‑on experience with version control, issue tracking, and test case management tools (GitHub, Gitlab, JIRA, Xray, Zephyr, Qase, etc.)
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java, JavaScript, Typescript, C#, or Python)
• Ability to think critically about system architecture and assess the impact of product changes across components
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate both technical and non‑technical concepts
• Interest in AI and willingness to explore AI‑driven solutions to enhance performance and drive efficiencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with relational databases and data validation (SQL, MS SQL, Oracle, GraphQL, or DB2)
• Equivalent experience and/or Post‑secondary education in Computer Science, Software Engineering
• Hands‑on experience to leverage modern AI tooling to improve testing and automation productivities

About Vena Solutions

At Vena, we’re reimagining how businesses plan and grow: powered by data, collaboration, and innovation. Headquartered in Toronto with a global reach, we help finance teams work smarter using the tools they already love. Trusted by over 1,800 organizations and 150,000+ users every day, Vena Solutions brings clarity to complexity.

Why Choose Us

• Compensation: Competitive and comprehensive total rewards packages with an Employee Stock Option Program, retirement savings, and 401(k) matching.
• Personal Growth & Learning: Education subsidies, professional development programs, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental plans, wellness sessions, EAP, and a free Headspace subscription.
• Global Reach: Offices in Toronto, London, and Indore, plus a truly global team.
• Time Off: Generous leave options for vacation, wellness, parental support, volunteering, and more.
• Flexibility: Choice of hybrid, in‑office, or remote work with modern workspaces.
• AI‑Powered Innovation: Culture of curiosity, responsible AI use, and innovation across the organization.

Our Hiring Process

• Stage 1: Applied
• Stage 2: Talent Phone Screen
• Stage 3: Hiring Manager Interview
• Stage 4: Final Interview
• Stage 5: Offer
• Stage 6: Hired