Senior Software Developer in Test

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Collaborate closely with engineers on features and bug fixes to enhance product quality.

• Offer training and technical support in test automation.

• Design, develop, and sustain automated test scripts and test suites.

• Generate comprehensive test plans and test cases.

• Conduct product testing to identify, isolate, and track defects.

• Execute manual testing when required.

• Ensure products align with business and technical requirements, meet customer expectations, and adhere to performance and reliability standards.

• Contribute to the overarching product testing strategy at Plotly.

• Engage in code reviews, design discussions, and project planning meetings.

• Halt software releases that fail to meet quality benchmarks.

• Foster an environment that prioritizes exceptional software quality.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of relevant professional experience as a software developer in test or a comparable role.

• Proficient in test automation frameworks and scripting languages, including Cypress, Playwright, JavaScript, and TypeScript.

• Skilled in writing test cases, developing automated scripts, utilizing automation tool frameworks, and managing test data sets.

• Experienced in load and performance testing, encompassing design, development, implementation, and reporting.

• Knowledge of containerized environments such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience in testing APIs and RESTful services.

• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple tasks within project timelines.

• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and staying abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software testing and quality assurance.

• Familiarity with Python and/or Go, data science and machine learning concepts, GitHub Actions, CI, and DevOps practices is considered a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage

• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours

• Parental leave top-up program

• Stock options for all full-time employees

• Learning and development opportunities

• Fully remote work environment

• Home office support

• Access to the Plotly Community Forum