Software Development Engineer in Test

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Accenture Technology - QE is an exciting place to be! Accenture helps companies rotate to New IT with quality services that drive continuous quality and efficiency and shape their digital future. We offer entire breadth and depth of Quality services across broad array of applications, digital technologies and industries delivered under flexible business arrangements. With 1000+ clients served globally and 30+ delivery centers, there will be many opportunities for you to help drive greater productivity and shift to continuous testing all while managing digital transformations.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to contribute to the quality efforts for a new build pod developing a cross-platform application. The SDET will support the test strategy, collaborate with a blended global team, and apply modern engineering techniques, SAFe Agile 6.0, DevSecOps, and GenAI techniques to ensure reliable, scalable quality outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute a shift-left testing strategy, integrating automation at all levels (unit, API, UI) and across platforms (web, iOS, Android).

• Apply GenAI tools and prompt technique to accelerate test case design, code scaffolding, mock generation, and root cause analysis.

• Build test automation frameworks and pipelines using tools such as Playwright, Appium, REST Assured, and integrate them into CI/CD (e.g., GitHub Actions or ADO).

• Deliver comprehensive test reporting, dashboards, and insights for leadership visibility and data-driven decisions.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Architecture to ensure quality is owned by the whole team.

• Drive adoption of security, accessibility, and compliance testing best practices.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s degree or completion of a college program in a related discipline

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Quality Engineering or SDET roles with hands-on experience across mobile and web platforms.

• Strong coding skills in TypeScript, JavaScript, or Java, and a track record of building test frameworks and tools.

• Experience integrating tests into DevSecOps workflows with CI/CD, version control, and artifact management.

• Demonstrated experience in SAFe Agile or similar scaled Agile frameworks.

• Familiarity with GenAI tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Google Gemini Code Assist, or experience building/testing with LLMs

• Eligible for reliability clearance

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience designing and executing test strategies for form-based, compliance-sensitive applications.

• Strong understanding of GenAI’s role in SDLC, including prompt technique, AI-augmented testing, and LLM safety considerations & usage.

• Background in test data management, mocking, contract testing, and system observability.

• Bilingual (French and English) is nice to have.

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Information on benefits is here:

Role Location Annual Salary Range

British Columbia/Ontario $69,450 to $119,450

Toronto, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario

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