Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going

Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.

Serving over 4,000 customers in over 100 countries, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.

With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence with offices in Waterloo and Ottawa, Canada; Atlanta, GA, Herndon, VA, Westminster, CO; and Singapore. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.

If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you! 

What We Are Looking For:

Our growing team is looking for a passionate and motivated Senior Software Engineer in Test to join our Engineering organization. You would be responsible for contributing toward the testing of new and existing features on AXIOM Examine. You will be a strong contributor in our daily testing practices while looking to help lead our overall test strategy. Our testing roles offer a lot of autonomy and ability to drive the testing solutions to push quality to the next level. Through exploratory and automation testing, we are always learning as a team end constantly evolving

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to plan, create, and execute automated tests

• Lead efforts to improve test maintainability, reusability, and code quality

• Design and implement testing tools required to execute testing effectively and efficiently

• Maintain existing frameworks and scripts

• Debug complex software systems

• Effectively report quality metrics; investigating regression failures

• Provide technical leadership, without a formal reporting structure, offering recommendations & direction on key decisions for the engineering team and to drive innovation for testing approach

• Contribute to the creation of test strategies together with team and stakeholders

• Comfortable working in a self-guided manner with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently

• Ownership of skill development; staying up to date within your area of expertise.

• Keep up to date with testing trends that could improve our products and / or testing work

• Adapt to changes as they arise from business & customer needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science related field, or equivalent practical experience

• 8+ years applied experience with Test Automation

• Proficient in C#

• Coding experience with automated testing frameworks

• Experience working in an agile framework

• Aptitude and interest in learning new technologies

• Experience & desire to work in an environment where you have autonomy and can direct the test strategy

• Prioritize team collaboration and success

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional assets

• Well versed in AWS services including EC2 & S3 handling as well as AMI setup

• SQLite experience

• Git or version control experience

• Jenkins tooling

• Performance testing and optimization

• Test Studio experience

The Most Important Thing

• We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences.

• CARE  -We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world.

• OWN  -We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect.

• DEDICATE  -We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect.

• EVOLVE  -We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The Compensation Range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you.   

• If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (ie. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).

• Compensation Range:

• MIN: $107,200 - MID: $134,000 - MAX: $160,800 Currency: CAD

• Magnet is proud to offer benefits such as:

• Generous time off policies

• Competitive compensation

• Volunteer opportunities

• Reward and recognition programs 

• Employee committees & resource groups

• Healthcare and retirement benefits 

We’re committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please let our talent team know, or you can email aoda@magnetforensics.com.

All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment.