About us
Founded in 2022, Lightci is a full-service product design and development consulting partner. We help businesses of all sizes build software, digitally transform, leverage data, and create world-class engineering functions.
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The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software solutions through advanced testing strategies, automation frameworks, and continuous delivery practices. This position requires strong expertise in designing and implementing scalable test automation systems, integrating quality into CI/CD pipelines, and driving innovation in testing methodologies. The Senior SDET will collaborate closely with development, QA, and operations teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently.
Deliverables
- Test Automation: Build and maintain scalable automation frameworks for unit, integration, API, performance, and security tests.
- CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions.
- Environment Management: Manage and optimize test and staging environments to ensure stability and alignment with production.
- Innovation: Evaluate and implement new testing tools and methodologies to improve efficiency and coverage.
- Collaboration: Work with teams to embed quality into the development process. Mentor junior engineers on automation best practices.
- Defect Management: Track and resolve defects, ensuring fast identification and resolution before production.
About You
- Strong experience with TypeScript or other modern programming languages.
- Deep knowledge of AWS services for testing cloud-based applications.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions.
- Proven track record in test environment management, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Experience mentoring junior team members in automation and quality practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to improve testing processes.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of AI-driven testing.
Perks & Benefits
- 100% fully remote work (anywhere in North America)
- Flexible hours
- Competitive compensation package
- Bonus
- Stocks
- Excellent benefits package
- Generous RRSP
- Unlimited vacation
- Home office stipend
- Quarterly/Yearly team ‘offsite’ events
At Lightci, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and enrich our work environment. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to join our team. By embracing a culture of inclusivity, we aim to create a space where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. Join us in our journey to create a more equitable future for all.
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What We Do
LightCI is a full-service tech partner that enables the best companies in the world to build exceptional products and up-skill their teams. Our full-service capabilities allow us to create a bespoke experience to meet the specific needs of your business. From building disruptive products to hiring top talent, our company is designed to support anything and everything in between.
Rest assured, our team members are meticulously selected by seasoned domain experts and undergo a stringent three-step technical and compatibility vetting process. This process stands as one of the most rigorous in the industry, ensuring the highest level of expertise and competence. Our in-house Product Studio division consists of 150+ of the world’s leading Engineers, Product Managers, Designers, and GTM experts.
To date, our team has partnered with many of the world’s leading companies (Google, Apple, Coinbase, Brex, Walmart, Fidelity, Sequoia, and Canada Life to name a few) to accelerate their product development roadmaps, and bring new and innovative products to market.
Great engineers build great products. Great products are built by great engineers. At LightCI, this is the core of what we do.
Our services include:
Product Ideation and Development
Managed Services Consulting
Staff Augmentation
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