Développeur logiciel senior en test (Solutions, Contract) // Senior Software Developer In Test (Solutions, Contract)
TLDR
Contribute to the development and evolution of automation frameworks, ensuring high-quality standards for a growing suite of web, mobile, and service-based applications.
Travel is not just about the destination; it's about every memory made along the way. We are dedicated to shaping the future of travel by partnering with 200+ airline, hospitality, cruise, passenger rail, and financial services companies to create new, meaningful revenue streams through incredible customer experiences. Rooted in our core values of being ambitious, innovative, and collaborative, we are driven to continuously raise the bar, exceed expectations, and bring out the best in everyone, fostering a culture where we believe we are better together, working towards an extraordinary future in travel. Come help us transform everyday travel into extraordinary experiences.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer in Test (SDET) to join our QA team based in Montreal.
Our Software Developers in Test are mentors of quality and automation specialists across all the development and product Agile teams they work directly with. They ensure high-quality standards for our growing product suite of web, mobile and service-based applications by combining automated test tools, well-designed testing techniques, and quality processes to help scale the feature set and customer base while providing oversight of the product integrity.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
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Act as an integrated member of Agile teams. Work in close collaboration with developers and product managers to ensure common understanding of functionalities under development and how to test them.
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Be an active stakeholder extremely early in all project planning activities and Agile ceremonies (scoping, technical design review, high-level estimations, sequencing, grooming, sprint planning, demos, …)
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Identify, escalate and mitigate any risk to product quality.
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Increase API and UI test coverage based on product requirements of existing and new features.
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Be a principal contributor to the development and evolution of automation frameworks.
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Design, build and maintain test tools and test services.
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Be part of a rotation of support for severe issues
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Help with the analysis, debugging and stabilization of daily automated test suites results.
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Execute automated, manual and exploratory regression tests for the periodical release of our applications & to launch our partners.
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Evangelize best practices and processes related to quality.
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Raise and address any product testability concern.
YOU ARE SOMEONE WITH:
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Confidence working in a high-paced and technical-driven environment.
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Experience working as part of Agile teams.
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4+ years of hands-on coding experience with test automation.
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Great hands-on coding experience with Javascript/Typescript and/or Java/Groovy and/or Python languages.
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Ability to be a strong proponent of automated testing, and to identify what tests should be automated, and at what level.
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Capability to train your colleagues on technical aspects.
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Ability to create well-structured and efficient test plans.
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Ability to gain others' support for ideas, proposals and solutions in order to advance work objectives.
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Passion for AI-driven development and a proven ability to integrate modern tools—such as Claude Code, Kiro, or MCP—into your workflow to accelerate testing and solve complex quality challenges.
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You have experience building or utilizing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers
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A hands-on approach and ability to deliver on commitments.
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A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, or equivalent training or work experience.
NICE TO HAVES:
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You have played a major role in building an automated test framework.
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You have developed service-level automation, like API, system, and integration tests.
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You have used the Playwright library for UI tests.
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You are familiar with the Gatling load test tool.
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You are proficient with Python, TypeScript and /or Scala.
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You have experience in the airline industry and familiarity with travel technology.
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You have experience developing custom AI agents or MCP servers tailored for QA workflows (e.g., connecting an LLM to a specific database or proprietary API for automated data generation).
OUR PROCESS:
Plusgrade is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of gender identity or expression, race, ethnic origin, creed, place of origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law. Upon request we will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If you have a preference regarding the language of your interviews, please inform our Talent Team when they reach out to you.
We believe in diversity and inclusivity and that is why our interview process is designed for a positive candidate experience and to ensure every candidate is evaluated equally. We may utilize technology-assisted/ artificial intelligence tools to help us screen, assess, and select applicants for this position. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
All applications will be reviewed from our Talent Team and the successful candidate(s) will go through the following recruitment process:
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Recruiter Phone Interview
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Hiring Manager Interview
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Test or case study or take-home assessment (if applicable)
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Team Interview
All candidates will be provided with feedback regardless if they pass or didn’t pass any of our interview stages. All your information will be kept confidential.
Plusgrade builds innovative technology solutions for the travel industry, partnering with over 200 airlines, hotels, and transit companies to create enhanced customer experiences and new revenue streams. Our focus on automation and AI enables us to bridge business opportunities with impactful technical solutions.