Software Development Engineer in Test - SDET

Are you passionate about ensuring flawless user experiences in mobile applications? Do you possess a keen eye for detail and a knack for identifying bugs and glitches? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Join our dynamic team as a Software Development Engineer in Test, where you'll play a pivotal role in guaranteeing the highest standards of quality in our mobile products. As part of our team, you'll have the chance to collaborate with talented developers and designers to deliver exceptional user-centric solutions.

This is a full-time remote position working Pacific Standard Timezone hours. Please note that we can only consider candidates who reside in Canada with valid working status.

About Eventbase

We power mobile event apps for global brands including Salesforce, IBM, Cisco, SAP and Adobe. We also build official mobile apps for massive events including South By Southwest (SXSW), the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and we created official apps for three Olympic Games. Eventbase has been recognized with more awards than any other event app platform, and was named winner of “Best Event App” at the Event Technology Awards for the seventh time in 2023. 

We are driven by our mission: to bring people together for the magic of live events, and we’re proud that our industry-leading products have been at the heart of exceptional live events around the world since 2009. Millions of attendees across thousands of events have held Eventbase’s product in their hand as they walked the conference floor, participated in sessions and interacted with others onsite. Our team has a track record of pioneering breakthrough live event technology, and there are more exciting innovations to come. The event industry is being reinvented in the wake of Covid-19, and Eventbase is uniquely positioned to play a key role in this new world of events. We’re moving forward with our vision to shape the future of live event experiences.

Are you ready to join the industry leader in live event technology?

What You'll Do

• Drive automation test strategies and work directly with the automation engineer and dev team to enhance and scale automated test solutions/frameworks.
• Create efficient test plans and maintain the test case repository as our product grows in functionality.
• Support the Product QA team with release testing both manual and automated.
• Work cooperatively and effectively in an agile team environment.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for seamless integration of automated testing in the release cycle.
• Collaborate with the QA team to identify tools and methods to improve QA processes.
• Continuously find opportunities to remove inefficiencies and take measurable steps to create additional value for the team through continuous improvement practices.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of experience working in QA, with at least 3+ years experience as an SDET or Automation Engineer.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience with mobile app testing on real and virtual devices.
• Proven experience creating automation frameworks and tools to support test automation.
• Strong in Object Oriented programming preferably Python is a must.
• Experience with automation tools like Selenium, Appium etc.
• Hands on Experience with testing RESTful data services, web services and APIs (REST/JSON)
• Document and mentor other Engineers in the use of our testing frameworks.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, technical aptitude, attention to detail.
• Strong ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities.
• Knowledge of CI/CD frameworks.

Why Join the Eventbase Team?

At Eventbase we value trust, respect and authenticity, and believe we are all better together. Joining the Eventbase team means you will enjoy a progressive work environment with some exceptional perks, including the option to go onsite at some of the largest events on the planet. We enjoy “No Meeting Fridays” and Eventbasers get every second Friday off, so you can have an extra 26 long weekends every year in addition to statutory holidays. We have a $1,250 annual professional development allocation and $1,000 per year to set up your home office. We also offer comprehensive benefits including extended health care from your first day, a $1000 flexible health/wellness spending account, paid parental leave for all new parents, and paid mental health days. And of course we offer competitive market salaries and employee stock options too.

At Eventbase we work hard and smart, and take time to celebrate our wins. We are a “remote-first” organization, so our team can work from anywhere in Canada. You will never be required to work out of an office if it doesn’t work for you.

We’re proud of our diverse team: Eventbasers hail from all over the world, with many different backgrounds, cultures and interests. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected as their authentic selves, truly making us better together. By embracing our diverse backgrounds, we enhance the magic of live events and create unforgettable experiences.

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