Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)- Contract
- Source: LinkedIn
- PICTON Investments
- On-site
- Toronto
- Mid level
Job Description
One of Canada’s Most Trusted Investment Brands.
At Picton Mahoney Asset Management (PICTON Investments), being alternative isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are.
Founded by industry pioneer David Picton, we’ve spent 20 years challenging conventional wisdom and redefining the investing landscape. As one of Canada’s most trusted investment brands, we are proudly independent—privately run, 100% employee-owned, and deeply committed to delivering results for our clients.
Thinking Alternatively is in Our DNA
With a team of 241 bold thinkers—one-third dedicated solely to investment management—we are specialists, not generalists. Managing over $19.3 billion (July 31, 2026) for institutional and retail clients, we navigate markets with conviction, resilience, and a forward-thinking approach.
We’re more than investors — we’re innovators. We challenge traditional investment mindsets, constantly pushing the boundaries to achieve our mission: To bring greater certainty to investors.
Our success is built on four guiding principles:
- Treat investors’ money like our own.
- Redefine the way investors invest.
- Be human—always approachable.
- Succeed together, one investment at a time.
These aren’t just words—they define how we think, how we invest, and how we work.
Now, we’re entering our next chapter. We’re transforming our brand and reshaping the way the world invests. If you think alternatively, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit, and thrive in a dynamic, bureaucracy-free environment, join us and be part of what’s next.
Thriving in Our Entrepreneurial Culture
At PICTON Investments , you’ll thrive in our creative and dynamic workplace, where collaboration and support are at the core of everything we do. At our firm, you’ll have the opportunity to take on significant responsibilities, work in a flexible environment, and tackle challenging projects from the outset. Our culture is designed for ambitious professionals who want to make an immediate impact while continuing to push boundaries and achieve our greater mission. You’ll be empowered with a high level of responsibility, trust, and flexibility, providing an exciting and creative space for you to help reshape how the world views alternative investments. With competitive total rewards, performance-based bonuses, and a clear path for career growth, you’ll have everything you need to develop both now and over the longer term.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our engineering team and play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our applications. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test strategies, both manual and automated, to deliver a seamless user experience. This role requires a strong understanding of software testing methodologies and a passion for finding and resolving issues before they reach our customers.
You’ll have the opportunity to learn and lead:
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for our application, covering both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Design and implement automated test suites using appropriate frameworks and tools. This includes building our test automation framework from scratch.
- Perform manual testing, including exploratory testing, regression testing, and usability testing.
- Conduct API testing to ensure the proper functioning of our backend services.
- Develop and maintain end-to-end (E2E) tests to validate critical user flows.
- Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide feedback 1 on product quality.
- Identify, document, and track defects using a bug tracking system.
- Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on test coverage and quality metrics.
- Proactively identify areas for improvement in our testing processes and contribute to the overall quali…
Skills
- postman
- Playwright
- TypeScript
- microsoft-typescript
- React
- NestJS
- microsoft-azure
- azure-devops
