Overview of the Role
Best Buy Canada is hiring a Junior Software Developer in Test (SDET I) for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will contribute to automation development, regression testing, and QA collaboration across multi-functional teams. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals with foundational automation testing experience who are eager to grow in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment.
Position: Junior Software Developer in Test (SDET I)
Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Remote-first (Must reside in Lower Mainland, British Columbia, Canada)
Company: Best Buy Canada
Annualized Salary Range: $69,600.00 – $73,000.00 CAD
Job ID: R-45251
About the Role:
As a Junior SDET, you will be responsible for maintaining quality standards through automated and manual testing, supporting software development teams with robust QA practices, and participating actively in Agile ceremonies. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, resolve deployment issues, and contribute to the development of scalable testing solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and execute automated functional and regression tests
- Transform manual tests into scalable automation scripts
- Participate in grooming and sprint planning with product and dev teams
- Maintain and configure automation frameworks across environments
- Collaborate with deployment teams to resolve bugs and ensure testability
- Contribute to user story reviews and provide feedback on clarity and completeness
- Log bugs in JIRA with detailed documentation and reproduction steps
- Leverage AI tools to accelerate automation tasks
- Work with Git, GitHub, Jenkins, and JIRA
- Conduct API and database testing (SQL/NoSQL)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia
- 6 months to 1 year of experience in test automation
- Basic understanding of Agile methodologies and QA processes
- Passionate about debugging, testing, and improving software quality
- Ability to work remotely with occasional in-person team meetings
Education Requirement:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field
Technical Skills Required:
Java, Groovy, JavaScript, TestNG, Spock Framework, Selenium, Git, GitHub, Jenkins, JIRA, SQL, NoSQL, REST API, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Azure, AWS
Why Join Us:
- Remote-first work culture
- Employee discounts on tech products
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Access to professional development and training programs
- Inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to be part of a top-ranked Canadian employer (Top 100 Employers 2023)
About Best Buy Canada:
Best Buy Canada is a technology and lifestyle leader serving customers through its Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile, and Geek Squad brands. With over 150 store locations, a dynamic HQ in Vancouver, and a robust e-commerce platform, we’re committed to helping customers enrich their lives through tech.
We’re proud of our inclusive, forward-thinking workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds—even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. If you’re passionate about tech and testing, we want to hear from you.
Location Address:
Suite 102 – 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3
