Guided by the Geotechnical Analysis engineering leadership on key priorities, you will focus on ... web interfaces, backend services, and critical user workflows continuously. * Establish and improve ...
Guided by the Geotechnical Analysis engineering leadership on key priorities, you will focus on ... web interfaces, backend services, and critical user workflows continuously. * Establish and improve ...
Senior Software Developer, Voice & Messaging
Calgary, AB · Remote
CA$144K - CA$195K/yr
... driven backend on AWS (Node.js, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB) paired with real-time call ... Experience in software development, specifically with building web and real-time applications using ...
Senior Software Developer, Voice & Messaging
Calgary, AB · Remote
CA$144K - CA$195K/yr
... driven backend on AWS (Node.js, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB) paired with real-time call ... Experience in software development, specifically with building web and real-time applications using ...
Senior Developer, Fullstack - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Calgary, AB · On-site +1
CA$125K - CA$165K/yr
Contribute to backend and frontend codebases with an eye toward reliability, scalability, and ... Hands-on experience with modern web development - we use Ruby on Rails, React, JavaScript ...
Senior Developer, Fullstack - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Calgary, AB · On-site +1
CA$125K - CA$165K/yr
Contribute to backend and frontend codebases with an eye toward reliability, scalability, and ... Hands-on experience with modern web development - we use Ruby on Rails, React, JavaScript ...
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (AI-First)
CA$111K - CA$132K/yr
... backend services, and operator interfaces (desktop, web, or mobile). * Implement automated ... Collaborate with developers and hardware engineers to define test strategies for timing-sensitive ...
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (AI-First)
CA$111K - CA$132K/yr
... backend services, and operator interfaces (desktop, web, or mobile). * Implement automated ... Collaborate with developers and hardware engineers to define test strategies for timing-sensitive ...
Specialist - IT Apps Dev
Calgary, AB · On-site
... web applications with a variety of existing backend systems. This role includes supporting and ... As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key leadership role in sprint planning ...
Specialist - IT Apps Dev
Calgary, AB · On-site
... web applications with a variety of existing backend systems. This role includes supporting and ... As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key leadership role in sprint planning ...
Specialist - IT Apps Dev
Calgary, AB · On-site
... web applications with a variety of existing backend systems. This role includes supporting and ... As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key leadership role in sprint planning ...
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Specialist - IT Apps Dev
Calgary, AB · On-site
... web applications with a variety of existing backend systems. This role includes supporting and ... As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key leadership role in sprint planning ...
... web applications with a variety of existing backend systems. This role includes supporting and ... As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key leadership role in sprint planning ...
... web applications with a variety of existing backend systems. This role includes supporting and ... As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key leadership role in sprint planning ...
... web applications with a variety of existing backend systems. This role includes supporting and ... As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key leadership role in sprint planning ...
... web applications with a variety of existing backend systems. This role includes supporting and ... As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key leadership role in sprint planning ...
... and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named ... These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon ...
... and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named ... These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon ...
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A back end web developer deals with the server side of a web app or software. They usually create the application programming interface that the front-end developers use to design the apps. As a back end web developer, your duties are to ensure that the data moves seamlessly from the server to the end user and to create the back-end databases that contain user and app data. You work closely with the front-end development team to test both parts of the project for performance and usability.
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| Aspect | Back End Web Developer | Front End Web Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Server-side logic, databases, APIs | User interface, website layout, client-side scripting |
| Required Skills | Programming languages like Python, Java, PHP; database management; server management | HTML, CSS, JavaScript; UI/UX design; responsive design |
| Work Environment | Server environments, backend frameworks, cloud services | Web browsers, design tools, front-end frameworks |
| Common Certifications | Certified Web Developer, AWS Certified Developer | Certified Web Designer, Adobe Certified Expert |
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Job description
The Role
The Quality Assurance Specialist II is responsible for advancing software quality procedures, developing and executing test plans, and enhancing automated testing systems and test coverage. Located in Calgary, AB (working in a hybrid mode), you will work as a member of a supportive and innovative SCRUM team, collaborating closely with software engineers, research engineers, designers, and product managers. Guided by the Geotechnical Analysis engineering leadership on key priorities, you will focus on delivering successful business outcomes and resilient SaaS/cloud capabilities for Seequent.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Perform automated and exploratory testing across the deployment lifecycle, validating web interfaces, backend services, and critical user workflows continuously.
- Establish and improve automated test coverage for both existing and newly developed capabilities while closely monitoring diverse test suites.
- Embed quality validation directly into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure every code increment meets strict security, performance, compliance, and functional requirements.
- Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration with stakeholders from Software Engineering, Research, Product Design, and Product Management.
- Promote the highest software quality standards across the organization and actively contribute to general engineering process improvements.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- An academic degree (BSc or above) in Computer Science or a closely related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in relevant QA roles, featuring a proven track record in SaaS and Cloud-based application testing.
- Hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript (for modern web stacks) and Python (for automation and scripting).
- Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures (RESTful APIs, microservices, containerization) alongside solid knowledge of CI/CD workflows and the application development lifecycle.
- A strong drive to work effectively within a diverse, fast-paced global team to deliver advanced, high-quality software capabilities.
Assets:
- The ability to work independently within a clear accountability framework, tackling complex issues through structured planning and proactive escalation when needed.
- Proficiency in managing diverse, complex technical tasks, resolving challenging issues through investigation, creative thinking, and innovative approaches.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to explain complex technical ideas effectively, driving both personal and team development.
- The adaptability to collaborate across different global time zones, working comfortably in a hybrid environment with two days a week in our Calgary office.