Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

NEARSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 61,992 - 66,124; Part time

Job summary

NearSource Technologies in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for a hybrid role (3 days on-site). It is a T4 contract with a rate of CAD 45–48 per hour.

The ideal candidate will design and implement automated test frameworks and work closely with software, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality cloud-based services. The role emphasizes test automation, Agile collaboration, and quality engineering across the SDLC, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience as an SDET.
• Proficiency in Python, Groovy or Shell scripting.
• Experience with containerization and microservices.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Strong test automation and framework development experience.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum).
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of a collaborative software engineering team.
• Perform end-to-end software testing including planning, design, execution, and defect tracking.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test frameworks and test cases.
• Execute functional, integration, regression, and system testing across cloud services.
• Collaborate with engineers, DevOps, product managers, and UX teams.
• Identify defects, perform root-cause analysis, and validate fixes.
• Contribute to testing process improvements and quality practices.
• Monitor quality metrics and help improve reliability and performance.
• Stay updated with testing methodologies and cloud technologies.
• Support Agile ceremonies and daily stand-ups.

Skills

SDET

Python

Groovy

Shell scripting

Containerization

Cloud platforms

Test automation

Agile/Scrum

Debugging

Communication

Analytical

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Job description

Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Job Location: Hybrid (3 days), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Job Type: T4 Contract

Experience: 1+ Years

Rate: CAD 45 - 48 per hour

About The Role

NearSource Technologies is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our engineering team and contribute to the quality, reliability, and scalability of modern software applications and cloud-based services. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Product teams to build robust test automation solutions and ensure the delivery of high-quality software. The ideal candidate has a passion for software quality, automation, and continuous improvement, along with experience developing automated test frameworks in Agile environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of a collaborative software engineering team.
• Perform end-to-end software testing, including requirements analysis, test planning, test case design, execution, defect tracking, and quality assessment.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test frameworks and test cases to improve software quality and release efficiency.
• Execute functional, integration, regression, and system testing across software applications and cloud services.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Product Managers, and UX teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Identify software defects, perform root cause analysis, and work closely with development teams to validate fixes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for testing processes, automation frameworks, and quality engineering practices.
• Monitor software quality metrics and help improve application reliability, performance, scalability, and resiliency.
• Stay current with emerging testing methodologies, cloud technologies, and industry best practices.
• Support Agile development processes by actively participating in sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.

Must-Have Skills

• 1+ years of professional experience as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Groovy, or Shell scripting.
• Experience with containerization and microservices-based architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong application testing experience across software applications.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and test automation solutions.
• Experience with software testing methodologies, defect tracking, and quality assurance best practices.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional engineering teams.

Secondary Skills

• Knowledge of the Microsoft .NET platform.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to cloud-native application testing and automation.

Thank you for considering a career with us! Once you submit your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your resume thoroughly. If there is a strong match, we'll reach out to discuss your experience, role details, benefits, compensation, and next steps. While we strive for transparency, we may not be able to respond to every applicant due to high application volume, but we genuinely appreciate your time and interest.

About NearSource Technologies

NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology for some of the world's most admired brands, working directly on long-term client initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NearSource Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.