Intermediate Software Developer in Test

Assent is the leading solution for supply chain sustainability tailored for the world's top-tier, sustainability-driven manufacturers. Hidden risks riddle supply chains, many of which weren't built with sustainability in mind. That's where we step in. With insights from experts, Assent is the tool manufacturers trust for comprehensive sustainability.

We are proud to announce that Assent has crossed the US$100M ARR milestone, granting us Centaur Status. This accomplishment, reached just 8 years following our Series A, makes us the first and only Certified B Corporation in North America's SaaS sustainability industry to celebrate this milestone.

Our journey from $5 million to US$100M ARR in just eight years has been marked by significant growth and achievements. With our $350 million US funding led by Vista Equity Partners, we're poised for even greater expansion and are on the lookout for outstanding team members to join our mission.

Hybrid Work Model

At Assent, we proudly embrace a remote-first work model, valuing the flexibility and autonomy it provides our team. We also acknowledge the intangible benefits of occasional in-person workdays. For team members situated within 50 kms/31 miles of our five global offices in Ottawa, Eldoret, Penang, Columbus, Pune and Amsterdam, you can expect to come into the office at least one day a week. Similarly, those near our co-working spaces in Nairobi and Toronto are encouraged to work onsite once a month.

The Intermediate Software Developer in Test role ensures that functionality and quality standards of our software are met by applying verification principles and practices. This role is responsible for debugging software code through the design and use of automated tests, tools and frameworks that run quickly, repeatedly with appropriate coverage. This role is embedded on an Agile Development team, working closely with QA Analysts, Software Developers and Product Management to author and execute tests and report on results during the verification cycle of products to deliver quality with confidence.

Key Requirements and Responsibilities

• Developing automated test cases which cover functional, performance and scalability tests;
• Developing and maintaining an automated test pipeline to advance Assent's journey towards CI/CD;
• Working directly with Development teams to assist them to add automated test coverage for new features in the "upper" part of the test pyramid.
• Creating and maintaining test metrics with an emphasis on escapes, performance and test coverage;
• Isolating, duplicating, and resolving complex problems;
• Automating setup and debugging of automation test environments and the pipeline;
• Providing input into the verification test planning, test configurations, technical problem resolution;
• Reporting of progress during the verification cycle of products;
• Reviewing and analyzing test results and reporting defects;
• Be familiar with corporate security policies and support the information security function to protect both information systems and corporate assets from undue risk.

We strongly value your talent, energy and passion.  It will also be valuable to Assent if you have the following qualifications,

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English - you communicate clearly, concisely and with tact, delivering information to the right people at the right time;
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Software Testing, or in a Development role using using C#, Playwright, nBomber (or related technologies) to write automated tests;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in dedicated automation testing using object-oriented methodologies
• Demonstrated experience writing API tests in C# and nBomber or related API Test Tools for testing applications, particularly SaaS web application software across multiple browser platforms;
• Solid experience in the software development, testing approaches/methodologies and test life cycle methodologies – particularly SCRUM and Kanban;
• Good understanding and experience of web technologies: HTML, JSON, SQL, XML;
• Proven track record of building JSON payloads and Excel data at runtime;
• Solid knowledge of JsonPath;
• Proficient use of MS Visual Studio, Git, MS Office Suite and Google Applications

Life at Assent

Wellness: We believe that you and your family's well being is important. As a result, we offer vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by country), life leave days and more.

Financial Benefits: It's not all about the money – well, it's a little about the money. We understand that financial health is important and we offer a competitive base salary, a corporate bonus program, retirement savings options and more.

Life at Assent: There is purpose beyond your work. We provide our team members with flexible work options, volunteer days and opportunities to get involved in corporate giving initiatives.

Lifelong Learning: At Assent, curiosity is not only valued but encouraged. You will receive professional development days that are available to you the day you start.

At Assent, we are committed to growing and sustaining an environment where our team members feel included, valued, and heard. Our diversity and equal opportunity practices are guided and championed by our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion includes recruiting and retaining team members from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and fostering a culture of belonging where all team members are included, treated with dignity and respect, promoted on their merits, and placed in positions to contribute to business success.

If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to help.