Software Development Engineer in Test I (SDET I)

Best Buy Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible health benefits

Training programs

Job summary

Best Buy Canada in Vancouver, BC seeks a Software Development Engineer in Test I (SDET I) to join our technology team. You will transform manual tests into scalable automation scripts and work with cross-functional groups to ensure QA integrity for major deployments.

This 12-month fixed-term role emphasizes automation, regression testing, and strong collaboration with product and development teams. You should have at least 1 year in test automation with Java, Groovy, or JavaScript and

Qualifications

• 1+ year of test automation experience using Java, Groovy or JavaScript.
• 1+ year of experience planning, designing, developing, and executing tests.
• 1+ year of experience with TestNG Spock Framework and/or Selenium or Playwright.
• Knowledge of REST APIs and database technologies (SQL/NoSQL).

Responsibilities

• Transform manual tests into scalable automation scripts.
• Design, document, build and execute automated tests (functional/regression).
• Participate in Grooming/Sprint Planning to define task priorities.
• Configure and maintain test automation frameworks across systems.
• Coordinate with deployment teams and assist on testability of design.
• Review specifications and provide feedback on completeness and testability.
• Log Bugs in JIRA with detailed reproduction steps.

Skills

Java

Groovy

JavaScript

Test automation

REST APIs

Git/GitHub

Jenkins

JIRA

Agile

Cloud (Azure/AWS)

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

TestNG

Spock

Jenkins

Docker

GitHub Actions

Job description

Software Development Engineer in Test I (SDET I)

NEW

Full Time

Are you passionate about using data and critical thinking to drive decisions? Do you enjoytroubleshooting and debugging issues and providing solutions? If yes, we are looking for someone likeyou to join our team. We are currently hiring for Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET I) in our technology team. As an SDET I you will ensure high-quality deliverables. You'll work with cross-functional teams to maintain QA integrity for major deployments, test new features, and handle regression testing.

We’re hiring two roles to join our SDET community:

• SDET 1 – Best Buy Media and Ads Team
• SDET 1 – Order Management System Team

We are currently hiring for a 12-month fixed-term opportunity within our SDET community.

We practice a remote first working model, leveraging in person interactions at our head office, inbeautiful Vancouver, BC, for strategic, collaborative, and social purposes.

What you'll do as a Software Development Engineer in TestI (SDET I):

• Transform traditionally manual tests into scalable automation scripts.
• Design, document, build and execute functional and regression automated tests.
• Actively participate in Grooming/Sprint Planning sessions and work with product and development teams to define the priorities of tasks.
• Configuring and maintaining test automation frameworks on multiple systems.
• Working with deployment teams, resolving issues, coordinating on product design, and offering inputs on testability of functional elements and product design.
• Participate in reviews and discussions of specifications such as user stories and designs and provide feedback concerning completeness, accuracy, and testability.
• Log Bugs in JIRA with accurate details and steps to help development pinpoint trouble areas.

What we’re looking for:

• 1+ year of test automation experience using Java, Groovy or JavaScript.
• 1+ year of experience planning, designing, developing, and executing tests.
• 1+ year of experience with TestNG Spock Framework and/or Selenium or Playwright.
• Strong understanding of data structures and data manipulation.
• Working knowledge of Git/GitHub, Jenkins, and JIRA.
• Knowledge of common QA and SW development processes and methodologies – especially with working in an Agile environment.
• Knowledge of REST APIs and database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Ability to use AI agents and prompts to accelerate automation.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and containerization (Kubernetes, OpenShift).

Why you’ll love it here:

• Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one
• Flexible health benefits and wellness program
• Training programs to build new and transferable skills

About Best Buy

As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process. We encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all the requirements.

Join our amazing team!

We are looking for people just like you.

Annualized Compensation Range

$62,000.00 - $70,000.00

Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience.Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.

Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3

This posting is for a vacancy.

Location/Region: Vancouver, British Columbia