SDET - Desktop Application Testing & Automation
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$40 to $45 CAD / hour · Contract
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- $40 to $45 CAD / hour
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- Contract
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- Experience: 1 to 2 Years
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Job Title: SDET - Desktop Application Testing & Automation
Job Type: T4 Contract
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
Experience: 1 to 2 Years
Rate: 40 to 45 CAD PH
Role Summary
We are hiring for this role, where the selected candidate will work on a project focused on desktop application installation and quality engineering. You ll help ensure reliable and smooth installation experiences while contributing to test automation and quality improvements.
Key Responsibilities
We value every application and aim to respond to those closely matching the role criteria. Even if you don t hear back this time, we encourage you to stay connected with us for future opportunities.
About The Company
Techedin 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
At Techedin, we welcome 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.
Job Type: T4 Contract
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
Experience: 1 to 2 Years
Rate: 40 to 45 CAD PH
Role Summary
We are hiring for this role, where the selected candidate will work on a project focused on desktop application installation and quality engineering. You ll help ensure reliable and smooth installation experiences while contributing to test automation and quality improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the team to ensure high-quality desktop installation experiences across different scenarios.
- Participate in requirement analysis, test planning, execution, and defect tracking.
- Build and maintain automated tests for installer-related workflows.
- Validate workflows such as installation, upgrade, patching, repair, rollback, and uninstallation.
- Test installer behavior across different Windows environments, system settings, and user permissions.
- Investigate and reproduce reported issues and collaborate with developers to resolve them.
- Identify opportunities to improve testing processes through automation and better tooling.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to support product quality.
- Experience in desktop application testing.
- Experience with at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Groovy, or Shell).
- Good understanding of software testing fundamentals, including defect lifecycle and test design.
- Solid understanding of Windows OS fundamentals (file system, registry, services, processes, permissions).
- Experience testing Windows installer packages or desktop applications.
- Knowledge of MSI, bootstrapper-based installers, and silent installation.
- Hands-on experience with test automation development.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Familiarity with Windows diagnostics and troubleshooting tools.
- Exposure to CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
- Basic understanding of the Microsoft .NET platform.
We value every application and aim to respond to those closely matching the role criteria. Even if you don t hear back this time, we encourage you to stay connected with us for future opportunities.
About The Company
Techedin 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
At Techedin, we welcome 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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will work on ensuring high-quality desktop installation experiences and contribute to test automation and quality improvements. Responsibilities include validating workflows related to installation, upgrade, patching, repair, rollback, and uninstallation.
Requirements
Candidates must have experience in desktop application testing and a good understanding of software testing fundamentals. Familiarity with programming or scripting languages and Windows OS fundamentals is also required.
Skills
- Desktop Application Testing
- Python
- Groovy
- Shell
- Software Testing Fundamentals
- Defect Lifecycle
- Test Design
- Windows OS Fundamentals
- Windows Installer Packages
- MSI
- Bootstrapper-based Installers
- Silent Installation
- Test Automation Development
- Problem-solving
- Communication Skills
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Categories
- Technology
- Engineering
- Software
- Consulting
Keywords
- SDET
- Desktop Application Testing
- Automation
- Quality Engineering
- Installation
- Test Automation
- Windows
- Defect Tracking
- Test Planning
- Test Execution
- Collaboration
- CI/CD
- Jenkins
- Microsoft .NET
- Troubleshooting Tools