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Senior Software Test Engineer

Coursera
Location
Toronto, Canada
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$137,600 - $172,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of testing experience, ideally testing web applications
  • 7+ years working directly with product teams in an agile environment
  • 6+ years of experience in UI and API automation
  • 1+ years of experience in developing AI augmented agentic testing frameworks, evals for AI driven applications
  • 6+ years of experience working with CI/CD build pipeline with a focus on test automation (Github actions, Circleci, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with development and maintenance of test automation tools using popular open source technologies (Puppeteer, Cypress, Playwright, Selenium)
Nice to have
  • Previous startup experience and testing in an Agile development life cycle
  • Experience with API testing frameworks (Postman, REST-assured, Pact)
  • Programming or scripting language proficiency (JavaScript, Java, Python)
  • Experience with Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Test Engineer at Coursera, you will focus on enhancing test infrastructure and tooling to ensure high-quality software delivery. Your role involves collaborating with various teams to optimize testing processes, develop automation frameworks, and lead quality initiatives. You'll also monitor test environments, analyze requirements, and contribute to end-to-end testing strategies.

Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Fair compensation practices
  • Eligibility for variable pay
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific technologies or frameworks mentioned beyond the automation tools listed
  • The role requires a significant amount of experience, which may limit applicants
  • The company is a merger of two brands, which may affect company culture and processes
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