(Job type: 100% remote from Alberta, British Columbia or Ontario in Canada, Full-time, Permanent)Who is Gen II?Gen II is a leading fund administration provider focused entirely on serving private capital asset managers and investors with a best-in-class combination of people, process, and technology. Gen II has more than $1 trillion in private fund capital assets under administration.With offices in the US and Europe, we’re looking for do-ers, problem-solvers, and entrepreneurs like you who want to make an impact in our industry, grow with us, and create a community where everyone thrives.Careers mean more at Gen II – more opportunity, more innovation, and more ideas! You’ll have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you and work alongside some of the best people in their field. You’ll also receive training which will advance your skill set, both technically and personally allowing you to achieve your career aspirations with us. Be part of our community that recognizes achievements, promotes from within, and receives meaningful benefits which focus on your physical, mental and financial well‑being.www.Gen2fund.ComWhat’s the role?We are seeking aSoftware Development Engineer in Testto design, build, and enhance the quality infrastructure of a complex, cloud-based investment management platform used by leading private equity and real estate firms. This is a hands‑on engineering role focused on test automation, quality architecture, and tooling, with coverage across both backend and frontend systems.You will work closely with product managers and developers to define acceptance criteria, build scalable test frameworks, validate performance, and drive quality best practices across the development lifecycle.What You’ll Be DoingCollaborate with developers and product stakeholders to define test strategies, identify coverage gaps, and ensure quality is built into the development lifecycle from the start.Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks and scripts using industry‑standard tools and practices to validate complex financial workflows, APIs, and user‑facing features across the full stack.Integrate and maintain automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines (e.G., GitHub Actions)



to ensure reliable, repeatable execution across all environments and deployment stages.Contribute to non‑functional testing efforts including load, performance, and security validation to ensure the platform meets production‑grade reliability and compliance standards.Conduct thorough code reviews of automated test scripts, enforcing quality standards, maintainability, and alignment with secure development practices.Analyze test results, diagnose root causes of failures, and produce detailed, actionable defect reports that accelerate resolution by development teams.Communicate regular updates on test automation progress, coverage gaps, risks, and quality metrics to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.Pragmatically adopt new development tools and methodologies to enhance testing productivity, whether AI‑assisted test generation, emerging testing frameworks, or evolving QA practices. Demonstrate learning agility in evaluating and integrating new technologies into the test automation strategy.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience3+ years of experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts for full stack web applicationsStrong proficiency in at least one test automation language and framework (e.G., Ruby/RSpec, Python/pytest, or JavaScript/Playwright)Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, including unit, integration, end‑to‑end, and regression testingDemonstrated experience using AI‑assisted development tools (e.G. Claude Code, Devin, etc.) to accelerate feature delivery, including code generation, test writing, and codebase navigationExperience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.G., GitHub Actions)Familiarity with test environment management,



test data strategies, and mocking/stubbing techniquesStrong fundamentals in defect analysis, root cause diagnosis, and producing actionable defect reportsExperience working in an Agile team environment with shared quality ownership across development and QAComfortable working remotely with a distributed teamExperience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflowsAdaptable mindset with demonstrated ability to learn and pragmatically adopt new testing tools and practicesExcellent communication skills to articulate quality risks and test findings to both technical and non‑technical stakeholdersPreferred QualificationsExperience testing fintech, investment, or financial services platformsFamiliarity with Ruby on Rails applications and the associated testing ecosystem (RSpec, Capybara, FactoryBot)Understanding of Private Equity Fund Administration or Fund AccountingExperience with performance and load testing toolsFamiliarity with security testing practices and tools relevant to financial or regulated environmentsExperience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)Exposure to accessibility and cross‑browser testing standards and toolingKnowledge of API testing tools and practices (e.G., Postman, REST‑assured)Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools to support production validation and feedback loopsWhy Join Us?Work on mission‑critical financial systems in the private equity industryBe part of a collaborative and cutting-edge teamComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverageOpportunities for professional growth and developmentPlay a key role in our technology transformation journeyIf you're passionate about creating elegant solutions to complex financial problems and eager to drive innovation in financial services, we invite you to apply!The salary range for this position is CAN $92,000 - CAN$124,000, in addition to a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package. Please note that the actual salary offer within that range will depend on the candidate’s experience level.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Software Development Engineer In Test - C$92,000 - C$124,000 A Year - Remote (Winnipeg)
🏢 Gen II
📍 Winnipeg