Senior Software Tester

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

Job summary

A leading software company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Tester to enhance product quality and mentor team members. In this hybrid role, you'll lead testing initiatives, develop test plans, and collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in software testing and expertise in test automation frameworks. Join us in making a global impact while enjoying great benefits.

Benefits

Unique location-based benefits

Equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• 7+ years in relevant Software Testing roles.
• Ability to plan, monitor, and escalate issues.
• Proficient in complex technical tasks and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional testing efforts and ensure alignment with requirements.
• Develop, automate, and execute comprehensive test plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements.

Skills

Test automation frameworks

CI/CD integration

Autonomous work

Stakeholder influence

Complex problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent

Job description

About Us

At Seequent, we help organisations to understand the underground, giving the confidence to make better decisions faster. We build world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way our customers work. Every day we help them develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment. We operate in 145+ countries while proudly maintaining headquarters in New Zealand.

The Role

A Senior Software Tester is a leader in the testing space, enabling their team and working closely with our cross functional teams to ensure quality experiences for our customers. They solve complex problems, drive the improvement of quality across the product, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to :

• Lead functional testing efforts across all development stages, ensuring alignment with functional requirements and focusing on risk-based prioritization.
• Develop, automate and execute comprehensive test plans and cases.
• Configure environments to mirror real-world usage, collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements and manage scalable automated testing frameworks.
• Monitor and improve test coverage, collaborate with teams to address challenges and ensure compliance with standards.
• Design and architect complex software tests, components and modules.
• Review, verify and enhance own designs against specifications and lead reviews of others' designs.
• Maintain application support processes and ensure all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures.
• Use application management software and tools to investigate issues, collect performance statistics and create reports.

To be successful in this role, you should have :

• Relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent
• 7+ years working in relevant Software Testing roles
• Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and CI / CD integration
• Ability to work autonomously within a clear accountability framework, addressing complex issues while planning, monitoring, and escalating as needed to meet objectives
• Ability to influence stakeholders, contribute to cross-functional teams, facilitate collaboration, and make decisions impacting project success
• Proficiency in handling diverse, complex technical tasks, resolving issues through investigation and creative thinking
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, drive personal and team development, evaluate technologies, and ensure security and ethics

Additional Information

Your team and particularly your Lead Software Developer are here to provide support, direction, and inspiration. You will also work with and obtain support across the entire Seequent team and from external parties. This is a hybrid-based role, and you are required to be in the Toronto Seequent office 2 days a week.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Seequent, we champion the uniqueness of each individual. Our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility is fundamental to who we are. If you require accommodation during our recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We are here to ensure a fair opportunity for all.

Research underscores that some individuals, especially women and underrepresented groups, may hesitate to apply for roles if they don’t meet every requirement. Please don’t count yourself out if you don’t tick every box.

We are committed to hiring a diverse team and encourage individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Thank you for considering us as your potential employer; we are excited to see what you can bring to our team!

Benefits of being a Seequenteer and why you’ll love being on our team.

We aspire to be pioneers of positive change in the way organisations work with the underground. We work collaboratively, stay curious, make change happen and have a global impact. We bring our authentic selves to work and are enthusiastic about what we do.

Plus, you can expect great benefits; these benefits are unique to each location Seequent resides in. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Specialist.

If this posting gets you excited about joining Seequent please apply now!

For more information about everything Seequent, please visit Seequent.com.