Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Are you looking to thrive in a stimulating work environment? Join Aperture Cloud, a leader in digital transformation, and take your career to the next level. You will work alongside high-caliber professionals on ambitious, large-scale technology projects, directly embedded in our clients’ environments. At Aperture Cloud, we value expertise, curiosity, and continuous improvement and we give you the space to grow. About the Role We are looking for several Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) consultants to support the delivery of upcoming large‑scale projects. Why Join Aperture Cloud? Work on complex, high impact digital transformation projects Collaborate with experienced, multidisciplinary teams Continuously develop your technical and professional expertise Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a strong people first culture Be part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation Role and Responsibilities Own the Integration Framework: Take full responsibility for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the integration testing framework. Ensure it serves as the primary tool for validating new features and system-level interactions. Bridge Development and Testing: Act as the primary liaison between the development team and manual testers. Translate manual test cases into automated scripts and provide technical guidance on testing strategy and best practices. Provide Architectural Guidance: Collaborate closely with the development team to ensure new features are designed with strong testability as a core requirement. Evaluate and gate features based on the architecture’s ability to support comprehensive integration testing. Maintain Feature Awareness: Develop and sustain deep knowledge of upcoming features and ongoing development initiatives, enabling proactive design and preparation of the required testing infrastructure. Lead Test Implementation and Management: Manage the integration test backlog and actively contribute hands-on by writing, executing, and debugging test cases. Oversee the rollout and adoption of the testing framework across the team, including manual testers. Qualifications and Experience Required qualifications Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in automated testing of React applications, including component, integration, and end‑to‑end testing. Apply advanced TypeScript expertise and modern testing methodologies such as Jest, Cypress, Playwright, and TDD. Exhibit strong capability in testing applications deployed within AWS cloud environments. Ensure rigorous validation of GraphQL APIs and schema contracts. Deliver high‑quality testing for microservices built with ExpressJS, AWS Lambda, and DynamoDB. Leverage hands-on experience with state management libraries such as Redux and Zustand. Bring proven experience collaborating within distributed, cross‑functional Agile teams and using JIRA. Implement robust quality gates within CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo, Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub, etc.). Utilize monitoring and observability tools (Datadog, Splunk) to detect, troubleshoot, and resolve issues. Show strong verbal and written communication skills in client-facing environments. Compensation (Ontario) The salary range provided reflects a good faith estimate based on factors such as experience, technical expertise, location, and relevant certifications. Final compensation will be determined according to the specific circumstances of each candidate. Estimated salary range: $90,000 to $125,000 per year. This posting is a current hiring need. Benefits and Work Environment Aperture Cloud offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including: 4 weeks of cumulative vacation starting from day one Flexible working hours Professional Development Allowance (PDA) for training, computer equipment, and physical activities Training tailored to your areas of expertise Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer contribution up to 3% of gross salary Modular group insurance plan Public transportation or parking reimbursement when required Referral bonuses 11 statutory holidays Personal days An active social life (5to7 events, social club, healthy snacks, coffee, and more) Position Details Employment type: Full time, permanent Notice on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment We use AI enabled tools to help sort and review applications based on job related criteria. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by a human recruiter. Employment Equity Aperture Cloud subscribes to the principle of employment equity and applies an equal access employment program for women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment that highlights the unique contributions of our employees. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.