Associate Software Engineer in Test
At a glance
Junior Software Engineering role at Veeva Systems. Toronto · full-time · CA$75,000–CA$95,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Use your programming skills to automate and streamline checks on cloud-hosted applications
- Help shape the automated test framework and its underlying architecture
- Write and update test plans, cases and automation scripts, then run QA checks and confirm results
- Investigate faults in the cloud testing environment and correct them, supporting reliable large-scale test infrastructure
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline
- Working knowledge of Java and object-oriented methods
- An overall GPA of at least 3.0
Who this fits
This junior role suits graduates and people interested in building skills in quality engineering. You must be near a Veeva office or willing to relocate, and work on-site four days weekly for the first two years. The role is based in Toronto.
From the employer
The Role
We're hiring Associate Software Engineers in Test to work at Veeva, working on various products in the Life Sciences industry encompassing the fields of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices.
As part of our Quality Assurance and Release Engineering team, you'll be responsible for functional and automation testing of software, ensuring customer success with every release.
Graduates or anyone curious about Quality Engineering can apply. Our onboarding program provides a dedicated buddy to guide you through the process, and our collaborative environment is the perfect place to enhance your skills alongside like-minded engineers.
What You'll Do
- Apply your programming skills towards automating and optimizing the testing of cloud-based applications
- Contribute to the automation test framework and automation architecture
- Create and improve testing-related documentation including test plans, test cases, and automation scripts
- Conduct QA tests and verify outcomes
- Collaborate and contribute to state-of-the-art automation framework and cloud-based test infrastructure that can operate at scale with 24/7 availability
- Diagnose, debug, and fix issues in a cloud-based automation environment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Knowledge in Java, Object-Oriented Methodologies
- Curious to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher is required
- Located near or open to relocating near one of Veeva’s offices, and able to work in the office 4 days/week the first 2 years
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of test automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress)
- Exposure to version control systems (Git)
- Basic understanding of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI
- Awareness of containerization tools like docker or AWS cloud platforms
Interviewing with Veeva
- Follow the application process and submit your resume.
- Within 3 days, you will receive a link to a personality assessment administered by a third party.
- Once you complete the assessment, our team will review your full application package and follow up via email with our decision.
- If moving to the interview stage, the process is as follows:
- A conversation with the hiring manager
- A practical case exercise
- A final conversation with our group's Senior Leader.
- Once all interviews are complete, the manager will be in touch with a final decision.
We value your time and believe in a transparent hiring process. Here is the process you can expect.
Perks & Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- PTO and company-paid holidays
- Retirement programs
- 1% charitable giving program
Compensation
- Base pay: $75,000 - $95,000 CAD
- The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.
Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world. Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at talent_accommodations@veeva.com.