Software Development Engineer in Test

Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test Location: Remote (Canada) Experience: 3–5 years Rates: $50 to $53 CAD PH Role Summary We are hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test to work on a product focused on cloud-based error reporting and analytics systems. The role involves contributing to test automation, application quality, and scalable cloud services within a collaborative engineering environment. This is a remote role; however, the candidate must be present within the Canadian boundary. Key Responsibilities Redesign and enforce a scalable test strategy aligned with a healthy test pyramid . Build robust API and integration automation frameworks. Implement contract testing across microservices . Validate serverless workflows, including Lambda , event-driven flows, IAM , retries, and DLQs . Integrate quality gates into CI/CD pipelines. Reduce regression time and flaky test rates. Suggest improvements to enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance. Mentor engineers and drive shared ownership of quality. Must-Have Skills Hands-on experience in application testing and quality assurance . Strong experience in test automation development. Strong programming skills in TypeScript , JavaScript , Node.js , or similar. Proven experience building automation frameworks. Experience with Cypress or equivalent for frontend automation. Hands-on AWS experience including Lambda , API Gateway , SQS , SNS , and IAM . CI/CD pipeline integration experience. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Nice-to-Have Skills Exposure to microservices and container-based architectures. Familiarity with the Microsoft .NET platform . Awareness of modern cloud application testing practices. About the Company NearSource is a global IT staffing and technology services firm helping enterprises build high-performance tech teams. We support innovation at scale by connecting skilled professionals to leading companies and impactful projects. We prioritize transparency, responsiveness, and the right fit. Equal Opportunity Statement NearSource welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion drives us to create hiring experiences that are open, fair, and human-first. Interested candidates can apply, and the recruitment team will review profiles based on alignment with client requirements.