Software Engineer in Test
The role involves performing end-to-end data validation, API testing, and developing automation frameworks for UI and backend systems. It also requires managing the defect lifecycle and implementing shift-left testing practices within the SDLC.
- On-site
- Toronto, ON
- Posted Aug 5, 2026
- Apply by Sep 4, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
1. Data Testing & Validation • Perform end-to-end data validation across upstream and downstream systems including APIs, databases, and microservices • Validate data transformations, migrations, and reconciliation across systems (source-to-target validation) • Execute SQL-based backend validations to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency • Support data migration and co-existence testing for legacy and modernized platforms 2. Test Design & Execution • Participate in user story reviews and test design activities to define functional and data test scenarios • Create and maintain test cases covering happy path, negative scenarios, and edge conditions • Execute: o Functional testing o Integration testing (microservices & APIs) o End-to-end business process validation • Perform defect lifecycle management (log, triage, validation, closure) 3. Test Automation • Develop and maintain automation frameworks for UI, API, and data validation testing • Build automation using Java/Python-based frameworks aligned with QE ecosystems • Enable automation within sprint cycles and maintain regression suites • Support CI/CD-based automated test execution pipelines 4. API & Microservices Testing • Validate API integrations, contracts, and message flows across distributed systems • Perform Kafka/event-based message validation and API testing • Ensure integrity of data exchange between services and downstream systems 5. QE Practices & Shift-Left • Contribute to Shift-Left testing approach, embedding testing early in SDLC • Work with Dev teams to ensure test coverage is embedded in development pipelines • Leverage AI/automation tooling to improve: o Test design o Test case generation o Automation coverage Required Skills :Core Skills (Must Have )• Strong experience in Data Testing / ETL Testing / Data Validatio n• Hands-on experience in Test Automatio n• Programming expertise in Java and Pytho n• Strong knowledge of SQL (complex query writing, data validation, reconciliation )• Experience in API Testing (REST/JSON )QE & Testing Expertis e• Functional, Integration, and End-to-End testin g• Defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, qTest )• Regression and automated testing practice s• Understanding of microservices architectur eAutomation & Tool s• Automation frameworks (Selenium / API automation tools / custom frameworks )• CI/CD tools (Jenkins or similar )• Exposure to test data management and environment setu p Nice to Have Skills :• Experience in banking / wealth management doma in• Exposure t o:o Data migration testi ngo Kafka/event streaming validati ono Cloud platforms (AWS/Azur e)• Understanding of GenAI-assisted testing / AI test harness usage in QESoft Skil ls• Strong analytical and problem-solving skil ls• Ability to work as an independent contributor in agile tea ms• Excellent communication and stakeholder interaction skil ls• Detail-oriented with strong focus on quali ty
What you’ll do
The role involves performing end-to-end data validation, API testing, and developing automation frameworks for UI and backend systems. It also requires managing the defect lifecycle and implementing shift-left testing practices within the SDLC.
Requirements
Candidates must have strong expertise in ETL testing, SQL, and programming in Java and Python. Experience with API testing, CI/CD tools, and automation frameworks like Selenium is required.
Listed skills
- SQLPreferred
- JiraPreferred
- JavaPreferred
- PythonPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Data Testing
- ETL Testing
- Test Automation
- Java
- Python
- SQL
- API Testing
- REST/JSON
- Functional Testing
- Integration Testing
- End-to-End Testing
- JIRA
- qTest
- Selenium
- Jenkins
- Microservices Architecture
Job areas
- Software
- Technology
- Data & Analytics
- Engineering
- Consulting
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 4, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Associate
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
