Senior Software Development Engineer in Test – Backbase, Digital Banking

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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test for digital banking solutions, designing automated testing frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality in software delivery.

Posted 7/10/2026contractRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$110,000 - CA$140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in designing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, with strong programming skills in Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Kotlin. Proficient in API testing, mobile test automation, and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines while supporting Agile delivery practices.

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Test Automation Framework DesignAPI Testing with REST AssuredMobile Test Automation with AppiumCI/CD Integration with Azure DevOpsAgile Delivery Practices

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Hard Skills

Test AutomationAPI TestingMobile Test AutomationAutomated Testing FrameworksSQL Database ValidationPerformance TestingLoad TestingSeleniumJavaPython

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoring QA Engineers

Tools & Technologies

AppiumEspressoXCTestREST AssuredPostmanAzure DevOpsGitHub ActionsJenkinsGitLab CISelenium

Industry Keywords

Digital Banking ApplicationsAgile DeliveryQuality EngineeringMicroservicesDistributed Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidAzureCypressDistributed SystemsiOSJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKotlinMicroservicesPythonSeleniumSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for digital banking applications.
Develop automated tests for web, mobile, API, backend, and integration layers.
Create and maintain automated regression, functional, smoke, integration, and end-to-end test suites.
Build and maintain mobile test automation using Appium, Espresso for Android, and XCTest for iOS.
Support quality engineering practices across Agile delivery teams.
Collaborate with developers to define testable acceptance criteria and improve code quality.
Implement automated testing within CI/CD pipelines.
Develop API automation for RESTful services, microservices, and integration points.
Support performance testing, load testing, and reliability validation.
Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with engineering teams to resolve issues.
Help define testing standards, automation patterns, and quality gates.
Participate in code reviews for automation frameworks and test scripts.
Mentor other QA engineers and contribute to a strong quality engineering culture.
Work directly with client teams in a consulting environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in software quality engineering, test automation, or SDET roles.
Strong experience designing and maintaining automated testing frameworks.
Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Java, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Kotlin.
Experience with UI automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar.
Experience working with Appium and in developing and maintaining mobile test automation with Espresso for Android and XCTest for iOS.
Strong API testing experience with tools such as REST Assured, Postman, Karate, and similar tools.
Experience testing microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
Experience with Git, pull requests, branching strategies, and code reviews.
Strong understanding of Agile delivery practices.
Experience with SQL and database validation.
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across frontend, backend, mobile, API, and infrastructure layers.
Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with client stakeholders.

Benefits

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