Workday

Sr Software Developer in Test (SDET)

Workday$120K — $180K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in quality engineering with a strong focus on test automation.
  • Proficiency in modern automation tools and technologies; experience with Playwright is a significant plus.
  • Deep experience in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript or Python, with a strong grasp of software design patterns.
  • Proven track record of building and maintaining test automation frameworks that enhance testing efficiency.
  • Solid understanding of testing REST APIs, with the ability to identify potential issues before they impact users.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team to build a robust, enterprise-grade SaaS contract management platform.
  • Drive quality assurance by implementing comprehensive automated functional, regression and performance testing.
  • Enhance platform scalability through effective performance and load testing strategies.
  • Partner with software developers and product managers to define features and establish verification criteria.
  • Design, develop, and maintain efficient test automation frameworks supporting continuous delivery and integration.
  • Mentor junior SDETs and conduct high-level code reviews to foster technical excellence.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule allowing remote work and in-person collaboration.
  • Investment in professional growth and development through training and mentorship opportunities.
  • Supportive company culture that values integrity, empathy, and collaboration.
Full Job Description

About the Team

Our mission is to change the way business deals get done. In an industry plagued by inefficient and ineffective contract management systems, we provide a solution that accelerates, scales, and protects the business, enabling contract professionals to become their company’s superhero.

We create innovative AI technology that makes contracts searchable and simplifies deal-making processes to supercharge business while helping to reduce costs and handle risk. We automate manual work, facilitate collaboration, and streamline operations so businesses can make better decisions.

By reimagining legal documents, we take the stress out of contract management, empowering brilliant people to do their best work while fueling exponential growth.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and innovative SDET to join our dynamic QE team and help drive the success of our cutting-edge product, which is poised to transform how organizations manage and process legal data. Our automation is built in TypeScript. While experience with TypeScript is a big plus, what matters most is strong programming ability. If you can own the full testing lifecycle, write sophisticated test code independently, and demonstrate a true quality engineering mindset, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

  • Collaborate closely with our agile, cross-functional engineering team to build a robust, enterprise-grade SaaS contract management platform.

  • Drive the quality assurance process by implementing comprehensive automated functional, regression and performance testing, ensuring our platform consistently meets the highest quality standards.

  • Enhance platform scalability by implementing effective performance and load testing strategies.

  • Partner with software developers and product managers to define features and establish criteria for verifying correct implementation, fostering a quality-first mindset throughout the development cycle.

  • Leverage your expertise in test automation to design, develop, and maintain efficient test automation frameworks that support continuous delivery and integration.

  • Actively mentor P2 and P3 SDETs, conducting high-level code reviews and fostering a culture of technical excellence.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in quality engineering with a strong focus on test automation.

  • Proficiency in modern automation tools and technologies; experience with Playwright is a significant plus

  • Deep experience in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript or Python and a strong grasp of software design patterns

  • Proven track record of building and maintaining test automation frameworks that enhance testing efficiency

  • Solid understanding of testing REST APIs, with a knack for identifying potential issues before they impact users

  • Experience with CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., GitHub Actions), promoting seamless integration and deployment

Other Qualifications:

  • Experience leading code reviews for other SDETs and setting the "coding standards" for the entire team.

  • Strong experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices and leveraging the Cucumber framework

  • Experience with Git or other distributed version control systems, contributing to a collaborative team environment

  • Exceptional attention to detail in testing user interfaces and backend services, with a commitment to delivering top-quality products.

  • Knowledge of SQL and various database systems, enhancing your ability to validate data integrity and application performance.


Workday Pay Transparency Statement 

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please .

Primary Location: CAN.BC.Vancouver

Primary CAN Base Pay Range: $120,100 - $180,100 CAD

Additional CAN Location(s) Base Pay Range: $120,100 - $180,100 CAD



Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

About Workday

Workday, Inc. is a provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. The Company delivers financial management, human capital management and analytics applications designed for various companies, educational institutions and government agencies. As part of its applications, the Company provides embedded analytics that capture the content and context of everyday business events, facilitating informed decision-making from wherever users are working. Its applications include Workday Financial Management, Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Other Applications. It also provides open, standards-based Web-services application programming interfaces, and pre-built packaged integrations and connectors. Workday, Inc. is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
Learn more about Workday
Size
15,932 employees
Market Cap
$42.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$282.4 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+26.7%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
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