Senior SDET (IC4) - Senior Software Engineer in Test

About the role

The Senior SDET (IC4) at Emburse is a pivotal role where you will act as the primary quality strategist for a large-scale, highly distributed enterprise software solution. You will own the design and implementation of end-to-end automated testing frameworks that validate the reliability, performance, and scalability of our critical travel and expense platforms. This position requires a strong partnership with developers, product managers, and QA engineers to ensure that every feature is built with testability in mind and released with confidence. You will be responsible for establishing and evolving the test automation architecture, driving continuous integration practices, and mentoring team members to elevate the entire organization's quality standards. As the quality champion within your scrum team, you will define test plans, assess risks, and lead the execution of release and deployment activities. You will also analyze load and performance testing requirements, creating robust tests to validate system behavior under heavy traffic. Ultimately, you will influence technical direction by identifying, evaluating, and introducing new testing tools and methodologies that improve reliability, maintainability, and efficiency.

Key facts

What you'll do

Establish comprehensive test plans and strategies for complex features and functionality across the entire application lifecycle.

Conduct rigorous system and end-to-end testing to validate business workflows and ensure seamless user experiences.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation for integration and workflow tests that run reliably in complex distributed environments.

Assess load and performance testing requirements and architect tests that simulate high traffic to evaluate system resilience and stability.

Pair closely with software developers to advocate for and ensure applications and features are designed with testability as a core principle.

Collaborate effectively with product owners, software engineers, and other stakeholders to guarantee that products and services meet the highest standards of quality before release.

Execute and coordinate release and deployment activities, validating changes in pre-production and production environments to mitigate release risk.

Participate actively in peer code reviews of test artifacts and automation frameworks to identify opportunities that improve reliability and maintainability.

Drive and lead test automation projects, including significant refactoring efforts, to enhance test reliability, maintainability, and execution performance.

Onboard, mentor, and coach new and junior team members, fostering a culture of quality ownership and shared learning.

May have a role in supervising others or leading small to moderate projects, providing technical guidance and career mentorship.

Establish and enforce test and automation strategies at the project or service level, influencing technical decision making and long-term technical direction.

Communicate and educate the broader team on QA and automation industry best practices, promoting standards and continuous improvement.

Identify, evaluate, and champion the adoption of new tools, frameworks, and approaches for testing, test automation, and release management.

Integrate these new tools into the larger team's workflow, ensuring smooth adoption and measurable improvements in testing efficiency.

Champion the use of data and metrics to measure test effectiveness, coverage, and the overall health of the application under test.

Act as a subject matter expert in testing methodologies, providing insights and recommendations for complex problem-solving.

Ensure that all testing activities align with Emburse's commitment to building a future where technology drives business value and inspires extraordinary results.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

You must have a minimum of 8 years of professional experience in software testing, test automation, or a quality assurance role within complex software development environments.

You should have at least 8 years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and suites.

Demonstrated expertise in programming or scripting languages commonly used for test automation, such as Java, Python, or JavaScript, is required.

You must have a strong background in testing methodologies, including unit, integration, system, and end-to-end testing strategies.

Experience with load and performance testing tools and practices is essential for this role.

You must be proficient in using version control systems, such as Git, and understand CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure.

You should have a proven track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other QA professionals.

Nice to have

Experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, or Kubernetes is preferred.

Knowledge of financial services, expense management, or payment processing systems is a significant advantage.

Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies and tools like JIRA is expected.

Experience with database testing and SQL queries is a valuable skill for this position.

Practical notes

This role is based in Toronto and does not require travel.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks.