03 Aug
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Propel
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Toronto
Propel (TSX: PRL) is the fintech company building a new world of financial opportunity by facilitating access to credit for consumers underserved by traditional financial institutions. Through its AI-driven platform, Propel evaluates customers in a more comprehensive way than traditional credit scores can. Our revolutionary fintech platform has already helped consumers access over one million loans and lines of credit and over one billion dollars in credit.To build a new world of opportunity we bring together the brightest talent to help us build opportunities. We are entrepreneurs and believe in measuring success through results and growing within; talent and hard work never goes unnoticed. At Propel, we are here to change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together.We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, who foster curiosity and growth in our employees. Our culture is why we have been so successful and why our employees choose Propel to build their careers. It is also why we are one of North America’s fastest growing companies and a Best Place to Work.Join us as we change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together.About You:You thrive in a vibrant, entrepreneurial organization where your ideas are valued. You are motivated by goals, a self-starter, and enjoy wearing multiple hats in a fast-growing fintech workplace.You are a dedicated professional seeking a fulfilling career, not just a job. As a Software Developer in Test ,you’repassionate about engineering excellence and quality at scale. You are committed to ensuring that all systems and processes meet technical specifications before, during, and after release. Your efforts contribute to enhancing application resiliency, improving data integrity, and increasing process efficiency. You take pride in architecting scalable, reliable automated solutions and championing modern testing practices that keep engineering velocity high while ensuring productconfidence. Your collaborative approach maximizes software testability and streamlines quality assurance processes.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, andmaintainrobust, reusableautomated testing frameworks, tools, and scripts tovalidatecomplex software systemsusing industry standards toolsPartner directly with developers,
business systems analysts and product ownersto clarify acceptance criteria, promote high-impact unit testing, and align on quality benchmarksOwn the ongoing health and expansion of our automated regression suite, with a particular focus on increasingintegrationand API coverageLeadin the development of new enhancements to test frameworks and infrastructure:support efficient CI/CD practices, reduce feedback loops, andoptimizeperformance testing-positioning QA as an engineering force multiplierShapethelong-termautomationroadmapsand champion a quality-first culture through metrics and process improvementsEncourage shifting left; Embed testingbest practices into every stage of development, advocating for a culture where quality is everyone’s responsibilityManage defect discovery through resolutionbyproviding clear, actionable feedback to streamline bug lifecyclesEvaluate application performance and coordinate targeted load and scalability testing as neededInspire and mentor QAteam members,fosteringan environment of continuous technical growth, inclusivecollaboration,and leadership within the teamRequirementsBachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science or a related technical field5+ years of professional experience in quality engineering or software development, with a sharp focus on backend systems,ideally in FinTech, B2C SaaS, or regulated environmentsExpert-level Java skills; hands-on experience with automation frameworks likeJunit,JMeter,or TestNGisanasset.Experience with API testing and contract testing (e.G.Pact) is highly valuedA meticulousattention todetail and proven ownership over the entire product quality lifecycleExtensive experience creating detailed test plans, writing comprehensive test cases, and prioritizing test coverageWorking knowledge of observability platforms (e.G.DataDogorOpenTelemetry)for monitoring and root cause analysisHands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.G.Jenkins,
GitHub Actions), and cloud-native environments (e.G.AWS, GCP, Kubernetes)Collaborative mindset, innovation-driven, and ready to elevate the QA function alongside a growing teamUsing AI assistants to generate test ideas, boilerplate code, and synthetic test data, and then criticallyreviewoutputsUnderstanding of AI-powered testing tools (self-healing locators, smart test generation)Experience using generative AI tools (e.G., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) is an assetAbility to integrate or adopt AI tools in day-to-day tasksBenefits to Joining PropelGrowth and opportunity – we pride ourselves on promoting from withinIncredible company cultureCompetitive salary and health benefitsGroup health and dental benefitsGroup RRSP programSupport for new parentsDiverse and inclusive workplaceSalary Range$75,000 – $115,000Final compensation is determined by market conditions, location, and the candidate’s experience, skills, and education. This role may also be eligible for performance-based incentive programs and total compensation may include variable incentives, such as bonuses and commissions.This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.Our CulturePropel brings together the brightest talent to build opportunities. We are entrepreneurs who measure success through results and growth from within; talent and hard work never go unnoticed. Our team fosters curiosity and growth, making Propel one of North America’s fastest-growing companies and a Best Place to Work.Commitment to Diversity & InclusionPropel welcomes and encourages applications from all groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and those with intersectional identities. Should you require accommodation throughout any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please specify your requirements when submitting your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.AI DisclosureWe use AI to assist in reviewing applications and assessing candidates. These tools support our recruitment team, however, all hiring decisions are made by ourtrained hiring managers and recruitment professionals, not AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Software Developer In Test - $75,000 - $115,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Propel
📍 Toronto