Who We Are
KEV builds mission-critical financial software for K12 schools across North America. Our platform provides real-time visibility and control over how funds are collected and managed, replacing fragmented workflows with secure, modern systems that schools rely on every day.
Trusted by more than 27,000 K12 schools managing over $8B annually, KEV delivers mission-critical software for payments, accounting, and reporting, where reliability and security matter. Headquartered in Toronto with teams across North America, we are scaling quickly and investing deeply in cloud-native, data-driven technology.
KEV is a place for people who care about building durable software at scale and doing work that has real impact in public education. We focus on solving hard problems, raising the bar on engineering craft, and building products that earn long-term trust from the communities we serve.
About the Role
At KEV, quality is not a downstream activity — it’s a core engineering responsibility. Our teams build and operate mission-critical SaaS platforms that process financial transactions for more than 27,000 K-12 schools across North America. Reliability, correctness, and trust are non-negotiable.
We are hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to embed within our product engineering teams and help ensure quality is built into how software is designed, developed, tested, and released. In this role, you will write test automation, influence system design for testability, and partner closely with engineers to catch issues early and improve delivery confidence.
This role is for an engineer who wants to spend most of their time writing code, building automation, and improving how teams deliver software.
How You Will Contribute
Embed quality early
Partner with Product Managers and Engineers during planning and design to identify risks, clarify acceptance criteria, and influence implementation decisions that improve testability and reliability.
Build automated test coverage
Design, implement, and maintain automated tests across UI, API, and service layers using modern testing frameworks. Ensure tests are reliable, maintainable, and provide fast feedback in CI pipelines.
Support shift-left testing
Promote and support shift-left practices such as unit testing, integration testing, and contract testing to catch defects early and reduce downstream rework.
Improve delivery confidence
Contribute to release readiness by validating critical workflows, monitoring quality signals, and helping teams understand risk and trade-offs throughout the development lifecycle.
Strengthen CI/CD quality gates
Partner with engineering teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, improving signal quality and reducing flaky tests that slow delivery.
Production quality and learning
Support post-release analysis, investigate defects, and help teams identify root causes and preventive improvements that strengthen long-term reliability.
Advocate for quality
Act as a quality champion within your team, sharing best practices, improving standards, and helping raise the overall quality bar across the organization.
Who You Are
- 4+ years of experience in a Quality Engineer, SDET, or software engineering role with a strong focus on test automation
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Solid programming experience in one or more languages commonly used for test automation (C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar)
- Hands-on experience building automated tests for web applications, APIs, and services
- Familiarity with modern testing frameworks and tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments with CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of how to test distributed systems, APIs, and data-driven workflows
- Comfortable working with relational databases and validating data integrity using SQL
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose issues across multiple layers of a system
- Clear communicator who works well with engineers, product partners, and non-technical stakeholders
- Motivated by ownership, learning, and continuously improving how software is built and delivered
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation – We believe in rewarding great work with fair, competitive pay.
- Meaningful benefits– Because your well-being matters; both at work and at home.
- Retirement Savings Support – We help you plan for your future with company-matched programs, including RRSP matching in Canada and 401(k) contributions in the U.S.
- Professional development – We invest in your growth with ongoing learning, stretch opportunities, and continuing education, including KEV Academy for onboarding and skill-building, plus KEV University, our online platform offering a wide range of courses.
- Hybrid model – 3 days in the office to collaborate and connect, with flexibility the rest of the week.
- Flexible PTO – Take the time you need to recharge with close to 4 weeks of vacation and a company-wide holiday closure
- Office perks – Enjoy a fully stocked snack bar and occasional catered lunches—because we know that great conversations (and ideas) often start around good food.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation – We believe in rewarding great work with fair, competitive pay.
- Meaningful benefits– Because your well-being matters; both at work and at home.
- Retirement Savings Support – We help you plan for your future with company-matched programs, including RRSP matching in Canada and 401(k) contributions in the U.S.
- Professional development – We invest in your growth with ongoing learning, stretch opportunities, and continuing education, including KEV Academy for onboarding and skill-building, plus KEV University, our online platform offering a wide range of courses.
- Hybrid model – 3 days in the office to collaborate and connect, with flexibility the rest of the week.
- Flexible PTO – Take the time you need to recharge with close to 4 weeks of vacation and a company-wide holiday closure
- Office perks – Enjoy a fully stocked snack bar and occasional catered lunches—because we know that great conversations (and ideas) often start around good food.
Why You’ll Love Working at KEV
- Make a real difference every day – At KEV, your work supports children, parents, and schools across North America. We don’t just build software, we create solutions that simplify lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is rooted in impact, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of K-12 education.
- The KEV Way – At KEV, you’ll never feel stuck in the status quo. You’ll be part of a team that’s constantly questioning, improving, and innovating—always with one guiding focus: How does this help our schools and the students they serve? It’s a culture that challenges you to do your best work while reminding you why it matters.
- Grow with us – We’re scaling fast, and so are our people. At KEV, you’ll have real opportunities to learn, develop, and shape your career. Whether advancing in your role or exploring a new path, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
- Work alongside excellence – You’ll be part of a team with integrity who treat their colleagues with respect. who are accomplished but humble, collaborative but accountable. It’s a place where you can do your best work while feeling supported and inspired by the people around you.
- Celebrate Community and Culture – At KEV, we connect, recognize, and celebrate our people. Join Club KEV for team-building fun, hear directly from customers in our Voice of Customer Series, stay aligned with Monthly Townhalls, and be inspired by the KEVite Awards, where top contributors are recognized by their peers.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by an individual joining the KEV team in this or any other capacity.
KEV Group is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with Human Resources or the hiring manager.
KEV Group is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.
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