Intermediate SDET, Certn

CA$106-132.5k

Salary shown for Canada. For UK £60,000 – £75,000

AWS
Python
Sentry
JIRA
Mid and Senior level
Remote in Canada, UK

More information about location

Certn

AI-powered background checks for enterprises

Open for applications

Certn

AI-powered background checks for enterprises

201-500 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceEnterpriseRecruitmentHRSaaS

Open for applications

CA$106-132.5k

Salary shown for Canada. For UK £60,000 – £75,000

AWS
Python
Sentry
JIRA
Mid and Senior level
Remote in Canada, UK

More information about location

201-500 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceEnterpriseRecruitmentHRSaaS

Company mission

To help companies of all sizes build trust in people.

Role

Who you are

  • Proven expertise in test planning, preparation, and execution of test strategies, including the creation and management of test cases and documentation
  • Solid understanding of testing methodologies and experience with various test frameworks and tools
  • Experience in test automation, including the development and maintenance of automated test suites and frameworks
  • Thorough understanding of issue/bug tracking tools and the defect life cycle, with experience utilizing monitoring solutions for identifying and resolving issues
  • Experience in software quality assurance or development, with an intermediate understanding of object-oriented programming principles and languages
  • Experience contributing to Quality Engineering initiatives, including test automation and analysis of complex systems to identify risks, defects, or performance bottlenecks
  • Experience in constructive and pragmatic code reviewing
  • Aptitude in analyzing complex systems and new requirements to understand business goals, identify risks, defects, or performance bottlenecks based on quality standards
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Experience working in an agile development environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and adapting to changing requirements
  • Knowledge of screenplay-based automation frameworks

Desirable

  • Python coding skills
  • Experience with JIRA for feature/bug tracking and reporting
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, coupled with AWS infrastructure
  • Experience with monitoring tools like New Relic and Sentry
  • Experience building and iterating on a custom test automation framework
  • Exposure to accessibility (ideally WCAG 2.1 standards), security, penetration, mobile, or performance testing, and understanding of best practices in these areas
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated track record of change management, process improvement, and ensuring success in complicated software development projects
  • Experience collaborating with stakeholders at different levels of the organization to work towards mutually agreed goals and drive consistent outcomes

What the job involves

  • We’re looking for an Intermediate Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), reporting directly to our Team Lead, SDET
  • In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards in our software products through the development and implementation of robust testing strategies and solutions
  • You will play a crucial role in our continuous integration and deployment processes by developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks and tools
  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that our products meet both business requirements and technical specifications, resulting in enhanced product reliability, performance, and overall user satisfaction
  • Test Planning and Strategy:
  • Develop solutions for feature validations and test automation to ensure end-to-end quality
  • Collaborate with project teams to implement and continuously improve testing strategies, uncover risks, and create/maintain thorough test documentation (test plans, cases, scripts)
  • Test Execution:
  • Leverage quality best practices and programming skills to implement both manual and automated testing solutions
  • Deliver automation initiatives with guidance from peers, maintain automated test suites, identify complex defects, and recommend process improvements based on root cause analysis
  • Production and Release Support:
  • Monitor and support production releases, providing timely resolutions by triaging and analyzing production issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, engineering) to assess release risks and provide feedback on release readiness
  • Collaboration and Communication:
  • Support the engineering team in making technical decisions that align with key quality attributes (performance, scalability, reliability, availability, security) through guidance and code reviews
  • Maintain reporting tools for tracking testing progress and product quality metrics
  • Mentor and guide junior team members, and collaborate with support teams to resolve customer issues

Our take

Certn’s platform allows people to gain fast access to background checks, from criminal records through to motor vehicle records and even credit checks. Its software allows recruiters to save time and money in the hiring process, as the standard 3-4 days for completing background checks is reduced to hours.

Currently, the solution is used by over 2,800 enterprises, including leading employers, staffing firms and property management companies. However, it is not the only player using AI to conduct background checks; Checkr, GoodHire, and HireRight are some of the leading companies that are solving this years-old problem in different parts of the world, and Certn will have to work hard to stand out in this crowded space.

The company looks poised for a period of rapid international expansion over the next few years thanks to considerable funding amounting to $115 million and the acquisition of UK-based background check provider Credence and Australian Intercheck, as well as the astute 2021 hiring of CTO Susan Davis (ex-VP of Engineering at Dessa and Xtiva Financial Systems).

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Insights

Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

-8% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)

Apr 2023

$30m

SERIES B

May 2022

$50m

SERIES B

Total funding: $113.6m

Company benefits

  • 4 weeks paid vacation
  • 12 wellness days
  • Extensive health benefits
  • Family support program (including support for new parents and caregivers)
  • Remote-first and support for flexible remote arrangements
  • Green transportation allowance
  • Fitness & wellness allowance
  • Work from home allowance
  • Professional development Budget
  • And a few more goodies!

Company values

  • No a**holes – We are a high-performing team that collaborates through empathy and respect. Individualistic behaviours have no place in our environment.
  • Accountable – Certonians are risk-takers, love experimenting, and are accountable. We do what we say, and are committed to building trust with each other and our customers.
  • Inclusive – We celebrate and actively seek diversity of thought to help us build great products. We thrive in an inclusive, safe environment that allows us to be our best and full selves.
  • Synergistic – The entire system needs to work, not just a part of it. We move together as Certonians on a system of context, strong relationships, and good decision-making.

Company HQ

Harris Green, Victoria, BC

Leadership

Evan Dalton

(Co-CEO)

Former VP of Business Development at home rental fintech company RentMoola. Former Office Leasing Advisor at Cushman & Wakefield.

Owen Madrick

(Co-CEO & CFO)

Chartered Accountant & former VP of Finance at RentMoola. Former Grant Thornton LLP Manager, and Director of Finance at DFH Real Estate.

Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee and Remote Tech CEO of the Year 2021. Co-founder of sports equipment company Emei Products (acquired 2021). Former CSO at RentMoola.

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