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Woodward, Inc.Senior Software Test Engineer
Test Engineer developing and validating airborne engine controllers for aerospace and defense sector. Analyzing customer requirements and implementing solutions with hybrid working model.
About the role
- Own the testing strategy for the global design system components including unit, integration, regression, accessibility, and visual testing
- Build and maintain automated test suites across platforms
- Implement and monitor CI/CD pipelines that validate every design system release (e.g., GitHub Actions or Jenkins)
- Partner with developers and designers to write testable components and define test-driven workflows
- Conduct manual exploratory testing where automation isn’t sufficient—especially for accessibility, responsiveness, and edge cases
- Perform cross-browser and cross-device testing to ensure consistent behavior across supported environments
- Develop visual regression testing pipelines using tools like Percy, Chromatic, or Storybook Addons
- Test for accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA) using tools such as axe, Lighthouse, and screen readers
- Maintain detailed bug reports, dashboards, and release health metrics to inform quality practices
- Collaborate across product, platform, content, and accessibility teams to embed quality at every level of the system lifecycle
- Handle testing and regression, unit and front-end-UI tests for React Native Mobile and React web environments
- Drive reliable releases, ensure cross-platform consistency, and build tools and frameworks that support scalable testing for design system artifacts
Requirements
- 7 years of experience in QA engineering, SDET, or software testing roles within large-scale front-end platforms or design systems
- Proficiency with test frameworks and tools like Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright, Selenium
- Strong experience testing component libraries and UI frameworks (e.g., React, Web Components)
- Experience building & supporting automated testing approaches: unit testing, visual/snapshot testing, accessibility testing, performance testing & cross-platform testing
- Experience building automated testing pipelines in CI/CD environments (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
- Familiarity with design systems and Storybook workflows; able to test components in isolation and in context
- Solid understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA) and how to test for compliance
- Experience with visual regression tools (Percy, Chromatic) and Storybook Addons (preferred/bonus)
- Experience with accessibility tooling such as axe, Lighthouse, and screen readers
- Experience testing React Native Mobile and React web environments (preferred/bonus)
- Has led past projects from beginning to end (preferred)
- Detail-oriented with strong debugging skills and a mindset for preventing regressions
- Strong communication and writing skills
Benefits
- Health, dental, mental health, vision benefits
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life and AD&D insurance coverage
- Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
- Employee/family assistance plans
- Retirement savings plans (including pension)
- Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
- Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance
- Generous paid time off program in Canada (holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days)
- Full range of statutory leaves of absence
- Flexible environment and support for learning and career growth
- Hybrid working arrangement (office locations: Waterloo, Ontario; Toronto, Ontario)
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