Intermediate Software Development Engineer in Test, Thinkific
CA$78-97k
+ Equity, team-wide bonuses, and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
Online course creation platform
Be an early applicant
Online course creation platform
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
CA$78-97k
+ Equity, team-wide bonuses, and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make it simple for entrepreneurs and established businesses – our Creator Educators - to scale and generate revenue by teaching what they know.
Role
Who you are
- Has extensive experience in automating end-to-end test and API test cases using modern tools like Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or Protractor
- Is familiar with test automation strategies for Ruby on Rails and React applications
- Has a strong understanding of software development principles for writing and optimizing test automation scripts, in addition to manual testing
- Has experience working with Github Actions, SemaphoreCI, Jenkins or similar CI/CD solutions
- Possesses strong knowledge of testing methodologies and concepts
- Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Possesses the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Has effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Is an excellent out-of-the-box thinker and problem solver
- Proactively explores new technologies and facilitates POCs to assess feasibility
- Has hands-on experience with AWS, Azure or Google Cloud testing environments
- Loves to learn and grow. They’ve found (and keep looking for) ways to level up their skills in this field, whether that’s through formal education, gaining professional experience, or maybe even building their own business
Desirable
- Experience setting up test automation of existing production tools from scratch
- Has maintained component test plans for a multi-component application in the past
- Familiarity with education tech platforms or any LMS systems
- Knowledge of AI-based tools for automated test creation, exploratory testing etc
- Experience with performance testing and familiarity with tools like JMeter and K6
What the job involves
- At Thinkific, the Intermediate Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) will implement automation scripts for front-end and back-end services, driving product quality and improving test coverage and CI pipelines.
- You’ll collaborate with development, QA, product, and operations teams to ensure clear requirements and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll optimize testing strategies and drive efficiency
- Your goal will be to expand the test automation scope and improve the CI delivery pipeline. Here’s how you’ll accomplish this:
- Advocate for a quality-first mindset by ensuring shared accountability across the development team
- Implement automation scripts to test front-end applications as well as back-end services and integrations. Take part in all aspects of the development cycle (daily scrums, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming and guilds)
- Assist the development team with building and maintaining the frameworks needed to expand the test automation scope, and improve our CI delivery pipeline
- Coach team members on testing tools and test techniques
- Act as a liaison between development, QA, product, and operation teams
- Create comprehensive test plans and strategies aligning with best practices
- Collaborate and work closely with the Product Owners to ensure clarity in requirements and acceptance criteria
- Assist in creating and implementing a QA automation roadmap
- Maintain product quality by enforcing quality assurance policies and procedures
Our take
As the world becomes increasingly globalized, the competition for jobs is fiercer than ever. Whilst traditional educational institutions are failing to deliver the skills of tomorrow, Thinkific provides a way for the new wave of instructors to meet this educational demand, with its all-in-one course creation platform.
Course creators on Thinkific have unparalleled ownership over their content and course, whilst also having access to a suite of tools to help operate, promote, and monetize those courses. Its customization tools also mean creators can create a strong brand for their knowledge business, with a range of integrations ensuring Thinkific remains a one-stop shop for all their needs.
Its latest updates enhance its capabilities for building engaging customer education programs. New features like advanced customization and CORM integration offer users powerful tools for creating interactive and personalized learning experiences. With continuous innovations, Thinkific remains dedicated to supporting course creators and enterprises, providing them with the flexibility and resources needed to excel in the competitive educational market.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
-20% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Sep 2020
$22m
EARLY VC
Nov 2019
$2.4m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $24.4m
Company benefits
- Open vacation policy: We're big proponents of sand, sun, and taking time to recharge. As long as you're getting your work done and keeping your team supported, take vacation when you need it. We encourage Thinkers to take at least 4 weeks vacation each year
- Flexible work environments: Whether you’re working from Thinkific HQ or working from home, set your own hours to find a rhythm that works for you and your team. Finding the time for workouts, laundry, daycare dropoffs, or appointments is easier than ever.
- Learning opportunities and personal development: Interested in a course, conference, or career coaching? We’ve got you covered with our $1500 Learn and Grow fund to support your personal and professional growth, on top of regular lunch & learns, internal courses and workshops, and a coaching program. Our people leaders will work with you to ensure you’re taking advantage of the learning opportunities you want and need
- Competitive benefits package: Our benefits kick in on your first day at Thinkific and include coverage for health, vision, dental, prescriptions, and up to $3000 for your mental health. Our Employee and Family Assistance Program will also take care of you and your family, providing everything to support your well-being
- Parental leave: We care about helping you grow your career AND your family. Family is important to us, and our paid parental leave gives you a little extra help while you're beginning this new adventure. Learn more about our family leave benefits here
- We actually hang out: Thinkers are some of the kindest (and most fun!) people out there. We're into boat parties, hackathons, company retreats, and celebrating everything from Canada Day to Brazilian Carnival. Wherever you’re based, you’ll have opportunities to connect with your team both virtually and IRL
- The bow-wow benefits: Office dogs. Plural. Meet them on Instagram at @dogsofthinkific
Company values
- Succeed together - We build on each other's strengths to make every project awesome
- Be helpful - Whether it's for our customers or for each other, we always make time to help
- Choose ethics and integrity - We choose to do what's right, always
- Fanatical about customer success - We do everything in our power to help our customers succeed
- Give a shit - We always put 100% into everything we do
- Learn and grow - We're always seeking to develop ourselves personally and professionally
- Passionately debate - We dialogue it out, and share our opinions and experiences so we can all gain perspective
- Strive for equality - Nothing works unless we're treating each other with r-e-s-p-e-c-t
Company HQ
Strathcona, Vancouver, BC
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Leadership
Greg Smith
(CEO)Spent 3 years working as a Lawyer before co-founding Moving Media Group, working as the Director of Sales. They now hold the position of CEO at Alpha Score Seminars, as well as being Co-Founder and CEO at Thinkific.
Miranda Lievers
(Advisor)Spent 7 years at Telus in progressive leadership roles launching high-speed internet across Canada. Co-founded Blue Olive Photography Inc. before co-founding Thinkific.
Matt Smith
(CSO)Over a decade of experience in Product, Technology and Growth roles. Founded Alpha Score Seminars before working as CTO of Healthism. Previously worked as CTO of Thinkific before launching successful Instagram-scheduling software startup, Later.com. Returned to Thinkific in 2021 as CSO.
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