Co-op Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Fall 2026

Global Relay; North Carolina; On-site; USD 333,227 - 447,476; Full time

Job summary

Global Relay is seeking a Software Developer in Test (SDET) co-op to design and implement automated tests within an established framework. You will collaborate with Developers, Product Managers, and fellow SDETs to translate requirements into test strategies and robust coverage.

You’ll contribute to automated test suites, support release testing, and help maintain tooling and infrastructure, while growing your automation capabilities in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Computer Science topics.
• Object-oriented programming concepts.
• Proficiency with Java, C#, or Swift.
• Exposure to testing in an agile environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and automate test cases that verify product requirements.
• Write code to support development of automated frameworks and tests.
• Execute test cases using both automated and manual techniques.
• Identify, report and verify software defects.
• Maintain test infrastructure and tools.
• Participate in team planning and story grooming.
• Conduct code reviews, improve and maintain quality of the automation code.
• Document the automation framework, tools and infrastructure.

Skills

OO Programming

Java

C#

Swift

Testing in Agile

Tools

JUnit

Selenium WebDriver

JMeter

Android Studio

XCode

REST/JSON

Hadoop/MongoDB/Kafka

Job description

Overview

For over 25 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Global Relay is a career-building company that values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to learn from each other.

Your role

The Software Developer in Test (SDET) co-op is a developer who specializes in writing code to test the product. They work directly with Developers, Product Managers and other SDETs to understand requirements and designs for upcoming changes, and to devise appropriate test strategies for those changes. They design and write the code for automated test cases and perform hands-on testing. In this role you will be working directly with code in an established framework to automate testing of applications and services. You will support the team’s release and testing efforts while growing and maintaining automated coverage and frameworks.

Your responsibilities

• Define and automate test cases that verify product requirements
• Write code to support development of automated frameworks and tests
• Execute test cases using both automated and manual techniques
• Identify, report and verify software defects
• Maintain test infrastructure and tools
• Participate in team planning and story grooming
• Conduct code reviews, improve and maintain quality of the automation code
• Document the automation framework, tools and infrastructure

About you

• Understanding of Computer Science subjects
• Understanding of Object Oriented Programming concepts
• Proficiency with Java, C# or Swift
• Experience with any of the following is an asset:
• Testing or development in an agile environment
• Unit testing frameworks such as JUnit or MSTest
• Selenium WebDriver and JMeter
• Mobile development with Android Studio or XCode
• Web services technology such as REST, JSON or Thrift
• Big data technology such as Hadoop, MongoDB or Kafka
• Network protocols such as HTTP, TLS and TCP
• Continuous integration systems such as Bamboo or Jenkins
• Design patterns

To Apply

Think you’re a great fit for this job? Apply on our Global Relay Careers page with your cover letter, resume, and university transcripts in one PDF document. No emails or phone calls please; candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Compensation

Global Relay advertises the pay range for this role in accordance with provincial law. Salaries are displayed in the form of annual base salary but are paid out semi-monthly for the duration of employment.

Salary range (monthly):

• $42,000 — $56,400 CAD

What you can expect

At Global Relay, there’s no ceiling to what you can achieve. It’s the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You’ll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You’ll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. You’ll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills.

Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit www.globalrelay.com