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Junior Software Test Engineer Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

As a Senior Software Test Engineer (Test Infrastructure and Tooling) at Coursera, you'll play a key role in helping teams produce high-quality software for millions of learners across the world.

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Senior Software Test Engineer

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$137K - CA$172K/yr

As a Senior Software Test Engineer (Test Infrastructure and Tooling) at Coursera, you'll play a key role in helping teams produce high-quality software for millions of learners across the world.

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Junior Software Engineer Department : Systems Office Hours : Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM ... Develop, maintain, and unit test desktop and web applications using C# and VB .NET * Participate in ...

The Role Scotiabank is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Full Stack Developer (Level ... the full software development lifecycle. This role is ideal for a developer with hands-on ...

Design and document the test hardware and software required to meet all the test specifications Development and Deployment Tasks: * Work with other test engineers while writing the software test ...

Aerospace Test Engineer Ottawa, ON Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology is a pioneering ... Plan, execute, and support verification activities across hardware, software, and complete systems.

Help document software features and perform reviews with team members * Participate in code reviews ... Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Java, JavaScript, Python * Basic ...

As a Lead Software Engineer in Test, you will be designing test strategies for new features ... software testing * An openness to mentoring and collaborating with junior members of the team.

Software Engineer in Test (SET)

Chatsworth, ON · On-site

CA$140K - CA$165K/yr

Machina Labs is seeking a Software Engineer in Test (SET) to own quality, validation, and release execution across our software platform as we develop and deploy new features and services. This role ...

Junior Pentester

Ottawa, ON · On-site +1

CA$70K - CA$95K/yr

Software Secured is a leading Penetration Testing as a Service company, with a head office in ... This includes performing security code review, web, mobile, and network security tests. Help ...

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How much do junior software test engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior software test engineer in Ontario is $71,978.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior software test engineer?

Junior Software Test Engineers are entry-level professionals responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of software applications. They execute test cases, identify and document bugs, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues. Typically, they work under the guidance of senior testers or quality assurance leads and gradually build their skills in areas such as test automation, bug tracking, and software development life cycles. Their work is essential for delivering reliable and user-friendly software products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior software test engineer?

To thrive as a Junior Software Test Engineer, you need a solid understanding of software development life cycles, test case design, and basic programming or scripting skills, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with test management tools like JIRA, automation frameworks such as Selenium, and knowledge of version control systems like Git are commonly required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills help you identify issues and collaborate effectively with developers. These competencies ensure software quality, minimize defects, and contribute to efficient, reliable product releases.

What are some common challenges faced by junior software test engineers when transitioning from manual to automated testing?

Junior Software Test Engineers often find the transition from manual to automated testing challenging due to the need to learn new programming languages and testing frameworks. Adapting to writing and maintaining test scripts, understanding version control systems, and troubleshooting automation failures can initially be overwhelming. However, most organizations provide mentorship, training resources, and collaboration opportunities with senior engineers to help ease this transition. Over time, developing these automation skills not only increases efficiency but also opens up further career advancement opportunities.

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Infographic showing various Junior Software Test Engineer job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,978 per year, or $34.6 per hour.

Senior Software Test Engineer

Coursera

Toronto, ON

CA$137K - CA$172K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Job Overview:

As a Senior Software Test Engineer (Test Infrastructure and Tooling) at Coursera, you'll play a key role in helping teams produce high-quality software for millions of learners across the world. Actively seeking out opportunities for test coverage, infrastructure,  and framework improvements, you'll be an enabling force; allowing developers to deliver value to our customers quickly and safely.

You'll work closely with Infrastructure, and SRE teams to optimize build and test pipelines for speed, coverage, and reliability. Collaborating with Engineering leaders and fellow Test Engineers, you'll help define effective test strategies and process improvements to help quality at Coursera scale.

Responsibilities:

  • Build software and solutions that empower Engineering teams to solve problems and deliver high-quality software 
  • Research and identify AI augmented agentic solutions and lead large-scale test automation initiatives 
  • Monitor test environments and provide support when errors and incidents occur
  • Contribute to e2e test strategy, analyze requirements, build test plans, and design test cases for new features, integrations (regression, performance, load)
  • Lead quality initiatives of one or more teams to ensure higher bar of quality
  • Actively seek out areas for improvement in our tech stack and find creative ways to break our product and systems
  • Use quality metrics and performance metrics to drive change and improve quality

Basic Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of testing experience, ideally testing web applications
  • 7+ years working directly with product teams in an agile environment
  • 6+ years of experience in UI and API automation
  • 1+ years of experience in developing AI augmented agentic testing frameworks, evals for AI driven applications
  • 6+ years of experience working with CI/CD build pipeline with a focus on test automation (Github actions, Circleci, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with development and maintenance of test automation tools using popular open source technologies(Puppeteer, Cypress, Playwright, Selenium), MCP servers, 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous startup experience and testing in an Agile development life cycle is a plus
  • Experience with API testing frameworks (Postman, REST-assured, Pact)
  • Programming or scripting language proficiency (JavaScript, Java, Python)
  • Experience with Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills


If this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on Coursera:

  • Interactivity with JavaScript 
  • Testing with Agile
 
Compensation
Coursera offers competitive pay and fair compensation practices across all regions. Job titles may span multiple career levels, and the targeted hiring base salary range for this role in Canada is  CAD $137,600 - $172,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as experience, education, transferable skills, business needs, and location. This range may be adjusted over time and may include eligibility for variable pay, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
 
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