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Test Developers at D2L are passionate about building quality, secure, high performing software. They tackle tough technical and non-technical testing challenges. MAKE A DIFFERENCE! You will ...

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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 ...

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 ยท 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 ยท 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 ...

About the Role We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Quality Assurance Engineer to join our ... Execute test plans and test cases for hardware products, embedded software, and connected IoT ...

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

As of Aug 9, 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 84% Full Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $71,978 per year, or $34.6 per hour.

Software Test Developer

D2L

Kitchener, ON โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Do you have the talent and drive to help us change how the world learns? Test Developers at D2L are passionate about building quality, secure, high performing software. They tackle tough technical and non-technical testing challenges.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

You will contribute to technology that will transform teaching and learning for millions of people. Improving education for millions of people provides a rare opportunity to make a real and significant difference in the world!

LOVE HOW YOU DO IT
  • You will work on an Agile development team which includes Developers, Testers, Designers, a Technical Product Manager, and a Development Manager
  • Teams can tackle any problem in any area, ensuring exposure to a variety of problems and technologies
  • All members of the team contribute to the definition, requirements, development, and testing of the problems we are solving
  • Our testers are flexible, and can adapt how they spend their time according to the needs of their team and projects
HOW WILL I MAKE AN IMPACT?
  • Take charge of your team's overall quality strategy; help the team to adapt and optimize for quality up front, rather than providing a safety net to catch failures
  • Leverage your strengths to help your team improve quality in various ways: perhaps you'll contribute to product code, participate in code reviews, design and write automated tests, plan and execute exploratory testing, implement reliability engineering strategies, or take on any other activities that will help your team increase confidence in what they're building
  • Coach other members of your team about how to approach quality-related activities, and foster a mature quality culture within the team
  • Be a compelling communicator of quality concerns

WHAT IS D2L LOOKING FOR FROM ME?

Your experience is important, but most of all we are looking for people who are quick to learn, passionate about what they do, and are eager to collaborate with others to create innovative products that will delight and inspire our users. In general we are looking for:

  • You are an expert in finding defects and design issues in software during all phases of the software development process
  • You have a high bar for quality, software performance, and security
  • You create and nurture feedback loops to provide information for continuous improvement of testing
  • You have coding (Swift, Objective-C, C#, Java) and/or scripting skills (JavaScript, Python, Perl, PowerShell) to enable you to read production code and contribute to test automation
  • Youย identify risks and gaps in analysis and test coverage through sound critical thinking
  • You design effective automation tests and contribute to automation frameworks
  • You collaborate effectively, helping your team to develop testable features, and identifying test tasks during design
  • You are passionate about our users and are their advocates in the development process

OPEN, COLLABORATIVE, LEARNING

  • Join one of D2L's Communities of Practice to sharpen your skills and discuss big picture issues
  • Attend one of many internal lunch and learns
  • Attend conferences and workshops
  • Propose approaches to solve common problems - we welcome all new ideas
  • Mentor and learn
  • Be an active member of the testing community, always pushing the boundaries of testing methodologies

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree or diploma in computer science, computer engineering or similar technical discipline.


This position is to fill an existing vacancy