Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in Calgary seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test. You will develop and maintain automation testing frameworks using tools like Cypress and Selenium while working closely with development and QA teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in software testing, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with UNIX/Linux environments. A dynamic work setting is offered, promoting collaborative problem-solving and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in software testing or development.
• Proven track record of completing assignments on time with high quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with leading test automation tools and develop automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with technology teams to build and test clearing systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and develop critical testing skills.

Skills

Experience with Cypress utilizing JavaScript

Experience with UFT and Selenium

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in UNIX/Linux and SQL/Oracle environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science

Tools

Cypress

Selenium

Micro Focus UFT

SoapUI

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test you will work with the Systems Analysts, Development, and QA to understand the business/product requirements, system requirements and test scenarios related to the applications to build or modify the automation framework. You will be responsible for maintaining these frameworks by following the current standards along with coordinating test execution, training users, and providing user support.

Responsibilities

• Work with industry leading test automation tools: Cypress utilizing JavaScript, Micro Focus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Micro Focus LeanFT, and Micro Focus Application Lifecycle Management (ALM); Selenium utilizing Java and Python; Custom Python Frameworks; Watir with Ruby;SoapUI and other API testing tools
• Work with technology team in building cutting edge Clearing systems
• Testing in a multi-tiered based architecture featuring Java and JavaScript architectures (including extJS, JQuery, Oracle APEX, and ReactJS)
• Testing applications deployed through web browsers and containers such as Electron
• Gain experience with Iterative and Agile software development methodologies
• Perform troubleshooting software / hardware configuration problems
• Develop critical testing skills and work side by side with an experienced QA team
• Develop a strong background in building automated testing architectures / frameworks
• Experience participating in all aspects of a full-life cycle development methodology, and related quality concepts and processes

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related discipline
• 5+ years of related experience
• Track record of completing assignments on time with a high degree of quality
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in UNIX/Linux and SQL/Oracle environments
• Experience with QA Automation tools such as UFT, Cypress, Selenium, or SoapUI - Strong preference for experience with Cypress utilizing JavaScript.
• Able to set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently and productively under pressure
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills
• Strong organizational skills and decision-making ability

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.