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Senior Software Test Engineer

Coursera Sourcing
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 is a plus
  • 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 for millions of learners. Your responsibilities will include optimizing build and test pipelines, leading test automation initiatives, and collaborating with various engineering teams to define test strategies and improve quality metrics. You will also actively seek areas for improvement in the tech stack and contribute to the development of test plans and cases for new features.

Benefits
  • Competitive pay and fair compensation practices
  • Targeted hiring base salary range for this role in Canada is CAD $137,600 - $172,000
  • Eligibility for variable pay, equity, and comprehensive benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific technologies mentioned for the tech stack improvements
  • The role involves a significant focus on AI-driven testing frameworks, which may require a steep learning curve for those unfamiliar with AI applications
  • The company is newly formed from a merger, which could mean evolving processes and culture
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