Lead Software Developer In Test

Job Opportunity: Lead Software Developer in Test

Duration: Full-Time Permanent

Location: Vancouver, BC

Work-Model: Hybrid

About Us

Cambio Earth is an enterprise SaaS company headquartered in Vancouver, BC. With a foundation of more than 20 years as part of BGC Engineering, Cambio Earth is charting a new course, grounded in deep earth science expertise, with a mission to transform climate resiliency for critical infrastructure (think: pipelines, railways, roads, highways, mines, dams, levees and other assets). We do that by unlocking real-time earth science intelligence through advanced geospatial data integration, distributed services and microservices, machine learning, and some sweet analytics and visualization tools.

Going back to our mission, the climate is changing, and the exact implications remain unclear for infrastructure operators, governments, and communities. What we know is that the frequency of geohazards such as floods, landslides, rockfalls, earthquakes, wildfires and hurricanes is increasing and threatens the integrity of critical infrastructure. We are looking for like-minded individuals who want to work on a highly scalable, cutting edge, distributed application that helps protect people, essential services, and the environment to join our team.

The Role

The successful applicant will be a part of Cambio Earth's software development team working alongside world class engineers and geoscientists to build safety-critical applications that monitor potential geological hazards and risks in real-time. As the Lead Software Developer in Test, you will spearhead our quality assurance strategy, driving the development of automation frameworks and guiding a team of test automation professionals to deliver thoughtfully designed, scalable software. You’ll collaborate closely with development teams to ensure every release meets the highest standards of reliability and performance. This position is hybrid and based in downtown Vancouver, other locations will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a team of test automation professionals.

• Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks and tools.

• Develop and enforce coding and automation standards across the organization.

• Collaborate with DevOps to integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline.

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure every release meets the highest standards of reliability and performance.

• Monitor and report on software quality metrics throughout the development lifecycle.

• Contribute to the continuous evolvement of Cambio Earth’s body of knowledge, best practices, and technologies.

• Work with the architectural team on a technology pathway.

• Plan and execute Cambio Earth’s product and architectural vision, communicating this vision to the team.

• Show leadership by example with the ability to work alongside the team.

• Mentor team members on design and development best practices.

Required Education, Experience & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.7+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation.
• Proficiency in coding (e.g., C#, Python) and automation test tools like SpecFlow or Selenium.
• Experience in performance and security testing.
• Experience in an Agile Scrum environment.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Experience in public cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Excellent oral and written English skills; ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and thrives amidst change, with the ability to support and use future technology.
• Demonstrated experience leading testers: guiding their career growth, acting as a role model, coaching and mentoring.

Company Benefits

Cambio Earth offers our employees the following: 

• Our ‘One Team’ culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity

• Mentoring opportunities

• Hybrid workplace with our downtown office

• Social and wellness activities

• Casual and professional work environment

The estimated base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $175,000 CAD per annum, however base pay will be commensurate with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Cambio Earth's compensation package also includes an annual bonus, training allowance and a comprehensive medical and dental plan.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Cambio Earth strives to create a workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded throughout our workplace culture and practices. Join us in our commitment to honour individuality, ensure fairness, and create a welcoming environment for everyone. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates, including those experiencing inequity such as racialized individuals, Indigenous People, women, people of diverse sexual orientations, identities and expressions, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all faiths, nationalities, marital status, ages, and family status. For assistance or accommodation with your application, please contact us at careers@cambioearth.com.

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