Software Developer, Testing - Software Developer

Title: Développeur(euse) logiciel en test / Software Developer - SC Video Systems

Location: Montreal QC CA

Hybrid Software Development Full-Time R&D-496

Job Description:

Your team dynamics:

The Security Center QA Domains team is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of Genetec's flagship physical security platform. We test and validate the three pillars of Security Center: video surveillance, access control, and license plate recognition, in on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer (SDET) to join our Video Systems Test team. In this role, you will design and develop test automation solutions, improve our test infrastructure, and contribute to validating the performance, scalability, and reliability of our video systems. The ideal candidate has strong automation skills, enjoys tackling technical challenges, and thrives in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.

Why work at Genetec?

Recognized as one of Montreal's top employers since 2006, Genetec offers a collaborative and innovative work environment where employees can learn, grow, and make a real impact. In addition to stimulating work, you'll enjoy numerous benefits, including a free 24/7 gym, complimentary coffee and fruit, affordable on-site meals, free parking, and employee events throughout the year.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we would like to meet you.

Your day at a glance:

• Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test automation frameworks (end-to-end, integration, user interface, and API) for the video management system.
• Implement performance, endurance (soak testing), and scalability tests using monitoring tools to validate the system's behavior under sustained and peak loads.
• Develop automation infrastructures for provisioning test environments, orchestration, multi-node simulation, and integration with CI/CD pipelines
• Analyze test failures, diagnose problems in distributed systems, and participate in root cause analyses to improve test reliability.
• Collaborating with development, quality assurance, and product management teams to define automation strategies and implement testing for new features and complex scenarios
• Document and track anomalies detected during automated testing, then collaborate with development teams to validate fixes.
• Supporting the Agile/Kanban delivery cycle by promoting faster validation cycles and continuous deployment

What makes you an excellent candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in software testing or test automation
• Proficiency in C#, .NET, SQL and PowerShell
• Solid understanding of programming and test automation frameworks
• Proven expertise in performance, load, stress and scalability testing
• In-depth knowledge of video systems, streaming technologies, codecs (H.264, H.265) and network protocols (RTSP, HTTP, IP)
• Good understanding of backend architectures, databases, and distributed systems
• Experience with Windows and Linux environments, test environment orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written (this position requires interaction with our international colleagues and clients)

An advantage if you have:

• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, TestNG, NUnit)
• Experience with API testing tools (Bruno, Postman or equivalent)
• Experience with performance monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Experience with containerization technologies and Kubernetes
• Experience with cloud services (Azure, AWS)
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Experience in Linux environments

This is what we offer!

• Attractive compensation package
• Training Expense Reimbursement Program
• Work-life balance thanks to a flexible working schedule
• Subsidized meals at our amazing Bistro (Les Cordons Bleus)
• Unlimited free coffee and fruit
• Free parking space for all employees
• Access to relaxation areas (pool table, game consoles, foosball, chess, etc.)
• On-site fitness center with personal trainer, as well as several health and wellness workshops

If you would like to know what the work environment is like at Genetec, here is the link to our company video: 

We know that diverse backgrounds and experiences bring great value to our teams. Even if you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply – your profile might surprise us!

Your team's dynamic:

The Security Center QA Domains team is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of Genetec's flagship physical security platform. We test and validate the three core areas of Security Center: video surveillance, access control, and license plate recognition, across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

We are looking for a Software Developer in Test (SDET) to join our Video Systems Test team. In this role, you will design and develop automated test solutions, improve our test infrastructure, and help validate the performance, scalability, and reliability of our video systems. The ideal candidate has strong automation skills, enjoys solving technical challenges, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Why work at Genetec?

Genetec, recognized as one of Montreal's top employers since 2006, offers a collaborative and innovative work environment where employees can learn, grow, and make an impact. In addition to meaningful work, you'll enjoy benefits such as a free 24/7 gym, complimentary coffee and fruit, affordable lunches, free parking, and employee events throughout the year. We'd love to hear from you if you're ready to take the next step in your career.

Your day at a glance:

• Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive automated test frameworks (end-to-end, integration, UI, API) for the Video Management system
• Implement performance, soak, and scalability testing with performance monitoring tools to validate system behavior under sustained and peak load
• Build automation frameworks for test environment provisioning, orchestration, multi-node simulation, and CI/CD pipeline integration
• Investigate test failures, debug issues across distributed systems, and support root cause analysis to improve test reliability
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and product teams to define automation strategies and implement tests for new features and complex scenarios
• Document and track defects from automated testing, working with development teams to validate fixes
• Support the Agile/Kanban delivery lifecycle, enabling faster validation cycles and continuous deployment

What makes you a great fit:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years of professional software testing or test automation experience
• Proficiency in C#, .NET, SQL, and PowerShell
• Strong understanding of programming and test automation frameworks
• Demonstrated expertise in performance, load, stress, and scalability testing
• Advanced knowledge of video systems, streaming technologies, codecs (H.264, H.265), and networking (RTSP, HTTP, IP protocols)
• Solid understanding of backend architecture, databases, and distributed systems
• Experience with Windows and Linux environments, test environment orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Fluent in French and English, both verbal and written (this role requires interaction with our international collaborators and customers)

An asset if you have:

• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, TestNG, NUnit)
• Experience with API testing tools (Bruno, Postman, or similar)
• Experience with performance monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Experience with container technologies and Kubernetes
• Experience with cloud services (Azure, AWS)
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Experience with Linux environments

Let's talk perks!

• Attractive compensation package
• Training Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Work-life balance with a flexible working schedule
• Subsidized meals in our amazing Bistro (Les Cordons Bleus)
• Free, unlimited coffee and fruits
• Private, free parking for all employees
• Access to relaxation spaces (pool table, gaming consoles, foosball, chess, etc.)
• Onsite fitness facility with personal trainer, and multiple wellness and health workshops