Netskrt is looking for a talented, results-driven Intermediate/Senior Test Engineer to join the Netskrt team. We are a highly motivated team dedicated to delivering products and services that improve the customer experience when accessing internet video at the edge of the network. We develop a set of inter-related technologies targeted at businesses offering Wi-Fi to their customers in bandwidth-constrained environments. At Netskrt, you’ll be solving real-world problems in a fast-paced startup culture with a close-knit team that values shared responsibility. You'll work alongside a team of accomplished engineers and a leadership group with a proven record of success. If you’re someone who enjoys digging deep into technology, learning continuously, and seeing your work in action, this is the place for you. This is a hybrid role with 2 days in-office in downtown Vancouver.
Key Responsibilities:
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Take full ownership of the QA process by independently defining test strategies and delivering automation solutions for complex distributed systems.
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Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, backend, and infrastructure testing.
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Validate applications deployed in Kubernetes and Docker-based containerized environments.
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Plan and execute functional, integration, regression, end-to-end, and performance testing.
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Develop and maintain automated API test suites for REST services.
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Design and execute load, stress, scalability, and endurance tests to evaluate system performance and reliability.
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Investigate and troubleshoot issues across applications, Linux servers, containers, networking, and cloud infrastructure.
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Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and continuous delivery.
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Analyze logs, metrics, traces, and system behavior to identify root causes, validate fixes, and improve overall system reliability.
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Collaborate effectively with developers, DevOps engineers, architects, and product managers throughout the software development lifecycle.
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Mentor junior QA engineers, promote automation best practices, and contribute to improving the team's overall quality standards.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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5+ years of experience in QA Automation or Software Development in Test (SDET).
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Strong hands-on programming experience in one or more languages such as Python, Java, or similar object-oriented languages.
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Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills, including:
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Bash/shell scripting
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Process and service management (systemd)
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File systems, permissions, and user management
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Networking tools (curl, tcpdump, netstat, ss, ip)
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System logs, performance analysis, and debugging
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Extensive experience with API automation and testing of REST-based microservices.
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Hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, PyTest, or equivalent.
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Strong understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and container orchestration.
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Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
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Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar tools.
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Strong understanding of Git, version control, and modern software development workflows.
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Strong SQL skills with experience querying and validating data in relational databases.
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Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Zephyr Scale, or equivalent.
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Excellent debugging, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to independently own testing activities throughout the software development lifecycle, from planning and automation to release validation.
Technical Skills:
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Programming: Python, Java, Go, C#
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Operating Systems: Linux (advanced), Bash scripting
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Automation: Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, PyTest
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API Testing: REST
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Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
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Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP
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Performance Testing: JMeter, k6, Gatling, Locust
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CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, BitBucket
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Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
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Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus, ELK/OpenSearch
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Version Control: Git
Who you are:
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A self-motivated engineer who can work independently with minimal supervision.
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Strong software engineering mindset with excellent coding and debugging skills.
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Comfortable working across Linux systems, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes clusters, APIs, and distributed applications.
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Passionate about automation, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality software.
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Able to quickly learn new technologies and solve complex technical problems across the full software stack.
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You have hands-on experience testing CDN or other large-scale distributed systems and understand concepts such as edge caching, cache hierarchies, origin routing, HTTP caching behaviour, media streaming, and content delivery workflows.
Perks:
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A highly collaborative team environment
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Competitive pay
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Health benefits kick in on Day 1
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Stock options
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3 weeks vacation to start
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In-office snacks
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Next to Burrard SkyTrain station
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Gym in building
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Bike locker in building
