Software Engineer in Test

About ALTEN:

In just three decades, ALTEN has become a global leader in Research & Development, Engineering, IT Services, Life Sciences, and Network Services. With a presence in more than 30 countries and a team of over 60,000 employees, we are trusted by industry leaders worldwide to deliver pioneering solutions and drive technical excellence.

ALTEN CANADA, a proud subsidiary of ALTEN headquartered in France, is dedicated to serving the Canadian market. With offices in Montreal and Toronto, we combine global expertise with local insight to accelerate innovation across Canada.

At ALTEN CANADA, our consultants thrive on solving complex, highly technical challenges across diverse industries. From Life Sciences to Energy, Automation to Manufacturing, Aviation, Defense. Automotive, Rail and Transportation to Information Systems and Telecommunications, our unwavering commitment to excellence shaping the future of technology and industry.

Job Description

Key Purpose: To own end-to-end test automation strategy, execution, and quality assurance for our web applications while collaborating with development teams to ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery.

Key Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

Must have all of these to be considered.

• Proven SDET Experience: 3+ years as a SDET with a strong technical foundation in software development.
• QA Expertise: Deep understanding of QA principles, test strategy, defect management, and quality metrics.
• Playwright Framework: 2+ years building and maintaining automated test suites with Playwright + TypeScript.
• API Testing: Experience creating and maintaining Postman Collections for end-to-end API validation.
• SCRUM Methodology: Active participant in sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Must own test-related deliverables within sprints (e.g., test cases, automation scripts, bug reports).
• Ownership Mindset: Demonstrated ability to take full responsibility for test automation strategy, quality outcomes, and cross-functional collaboration (e.g., owning test coverage for critical paths, resolving blockers with developers).

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-have)

• Experience with Cypress (currently migrating the framework from Cypress to Playwright).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement scalable test automation (Playwright) for web applications.
• Validate API functionality using Postman Collections.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate testing into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Own the quality of releases by identifying and resolving critical defects before deployment.
• Lead sprint-level QA activities (test planning, execution, reporting).

ALTEN Canada fosters a dynamic, collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered to reach their full potential. We are deeply committed to investing in our people by offering meaningful experiences and supporting continuous learning, growth, and career development

At ALTEN Canada, your skills are celebrated, your ambitions supported, and your growth continuously nurtured. Join us and discover the difference of working with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, where endless possibilities await.

ALTEN CANADA is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide a work environment where every individual feels welcomed, valued, and respected, allowing them to thrive to their full potential. This includes our dedication to offer accessibility measures to those who require them. Should you require any accommodation during our recruitment process, please reach out to us.

Alten uses artificial intelligence tools to support certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process, such as interview note-taking and résumé formatting. These tools do not make hiring decisions. Candidate consent is always obtained prior to use.

In accordance with our compensation practices, ALTEN is providing the salary range associated with this opportunity. Final compensation will be determined after considering several factors, including professional experience, skill set, educational background, certifications, and geographic market conditions. The current target salary range for this role is $61,000 – $70,000 per year.

This job posting is used to build a talent pipeline for recurring opportunities that Alten may have with its clients and may not correspond to an immediate vacancy.