Software Development Engineer in Test

Company Overview:

Lightspeed is a leading provider of cloud-based software for dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), serving the Powersport, Marine, RV, Trailer, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Golf Cart industries. Lightspeed’s Dealer Management Solution (DMS) enables dealerships to optimize their end-to-end business operations, including sales, parts, service, rentals, accounting, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). When implemented into their daily operations, Lightspeed helps dealers increase their profitability by selling more units, service, and parts, all while creating a more streamlined experience for customers. For nearly 40 years, Lightspeed has been empowering 4,500+ dealers across North America with the tools and technology they need to manage their dealerships.

SDET plays a critical role in the software development processes, ensuring we are not only releasing bug-free, innovative software, but also ensuring the product is sufficiently meeting the business needs and expectations of our clientele!  Our SDET strive to create a safe and open environment where everyone on project can express their opinions and provide actionable feedback to each of their projects. Your feedback is valued and plays a role in the success or failure to each of our projects!

What you'll do:

• Advocate for multiple personas and angles of quality for the business in each module including, but not limited to: Dealer Admins, Dealer Users, Dealer Consumers, Internal Supportability, Internal Implementation, and Internal Training, and Sales.
• Design and develop automated test framework to support various testing methodologies, including Unit, UI, API, Performance and End-to-end testing.
• Build and Optimize CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.
• Directly assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of robust backend API and UI automation testing infrastructure, testing processes and tools.
• Provides input and collaborate with QA Engineers and Developers on functional and design specifications.
• Participate in requirements gathering and write/assist in defining user story in sprint squad related to automation goals.
• Facilitate scrum meetings and communicate changes (as needed).
• Assist with providing training and guidance, both to QA, and other departments within the company.
• Assist QA Engineers with liaison between QA squad team, outside contractors and internal company areas in coordinating QA responsibilities in the QA testing cycles and the product development life cycle and automation status reporting.
• Validate problems with products reported by customers and developers.
• Troubleshoot Error and Read Logs; Enter, review, and update software defects in our defect tracking database in relation to automation.

What you'll have:

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years related experience. 
• Strong knowledge in API automation using API Platform tools like Postman, Robot Framework, Cypress.
• Strong knowledge in UI and Mobile automation using tools like Robot Framework, Cypress, Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Protractor.
• Knowledge in Performance tools like Jmeter.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• Experience with databases like Postgres, MySql.
• Must have proven understanding of QA practices with regards to UI/API/Database testing.
• Familiarity with and working knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and time-management skills are a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in API, UI, and Mobile testing.
• Dealership and/or SaaS industry.
• Previous experience managing scrum.
• Worked in an Agile SAFe environment.

Inclusion and Diversity at Lightspeed:

At Lightspeed, we celebrate the uniqueness of every individual and encourage diverse perspectives. We believe that inclusion drives innovation and fosters meaningful connections. We are committed to building an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to make an impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Lightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Important Note:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Ready to apply?

Take the next step in your career—apply today and join a team where your skills will make an impact!