Software Development Engineer in Test II

The role is for joining the Software Operations team as an SDET 2 - Automation and Build Developer.

The Automation and Build Developer will be primarily responsible for engineering automation security solutions in our build pipeline while optimizing/supporting our core builds. You will serve as the critical bridge between development and operations/production, ensuring our C++ codebases compile efficiently across multiple architectures. You will be tasked with integrating automated security checks (such as SAST, DAST, and SCA) and ensuring our delivery pipelines produce a secure product.

A successful candidate will have strong experience with SCA Tools, C++, cross-compilation toolchains, Docker-based build environments, and CI/CD applications, alongside solid Python development skills for security tooling integration. You will work closely with product developers to accelerate build times through advanced caching, implement new build pipeline capabilities and develop automation test coverage

You will leverage AI-assisted development tools, including Claude and similar LLMs, to accelerate troubleshooting, automate routine tasks, and improve productivity across build and test workflows. You will explore the integration of AI powered tools to improve our product and accelerate overall development velocity.

This position will apply company knowledge to meet well-established project deliverables, routinely applying their skills to design, develop, optimize, test, document, and deliver against requirements and specifications.

You will report to the Team Lead of our Software Operations team

• DevSecOps & Security Integration: Define and oversee the deployment of automated security testing tools into CI/CD pipelines, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Secret Detection scanning tools.
• Vulnerability Management: Develop and manage Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools to compile Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) for software products, actively scanning external libraries to identify and mitigate known security vulnerabilities.
• Build Pipelines: Own, optimize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, utilizing and building Docker build environments to ensure fast, reproducible, and scalable builds.
• Compiler & Toolchain Management: Manage and optimize C++ builds across multiple target architectures, resolving compiler-level issues.
• Performance Optimization: Implement build caching strategies and unit test optimizations to drastically reduce build times, accelerate feedback loops, and improve overall developer velocity.
• Agentic Workflows: Leverage AI tools (Claude, LLMs) to assist with build script development, debugging, log analysis, and code review.
• Automation Test Integration: Embed automated testing seamlessly into the developer workflow to drive continuous quality and accelerate feedback.
• Automation Coverage: Identify automation testing opportunities and help expand automation coverage to reduce manual test effort.

Education and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working as a Build/Release Developer, Security Developer Or Automation Developer with a strong focus on CI/CD infrastructure and pipeline automation.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or comparable experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Security, or a related technical field.
• Strong proficiency in Python and C++.
• Familiarity with industry-standard security tools such as SAST, DAST, and SCA, as well as secure SDLC best practices.
• Deep, hands-on experience with cross-compilation, Linux, and Windows build systems, with specific expertise in GCC toolchains.
• Extensive experience building Docker build environments, implementing build caching, and integrating automated security controls within CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines, or similar CI/CD platforms.
• Firm understanding of object-oriented programming, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experienced with source control management systems such as Git.
• Ability to work independently within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to various stakeholders.
• Experience using LLMs for code generation, log analysis, or workflow automation.
• Experience with prompt engineering or integrating AI tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of Metrology is a strong asset.

Salary Range: $75,200 - $107,160 + Eligibility for Profit Sharing Program Participation (pending successful completion of probationary period and based on business performance)

Perks and Benefits

• Health Benefits: Full health care coverage (with 100% paid premiums) including dental, vision, and drugs for you and your family.
• Work-Life Balance: We support a healthy balance with hybrid work arrangements, flextime, and competitive paid time off.
• Growth & Development: An annual Education Support Program for training and professional growth, plus annual performance reviews.
• Enjoy free snacks and drinks, team-building events, tenure awards, and our official "May the 4th" (Star Wars Day) company holiday!
• Access to an on-site fitness facility, tennis/basketball court, and company-wide wellness initiatives
• This is a hybrid position based out of our Burnaby, BC headquarters. To support our collaborative model, preference will be given to local candidates that are able to work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Please note that financial relocation assistance and immigration sponsorship are not available for this position
• We are recognized as a “Great Place to Work” for 10 consecutive years!

Our Recruitment Process

We believe in a transparent and collaborative hiring journey. Our goal is to ensure you are as excited about us as we are about you. Below is the typical path (can vary by position):

Talent Discovery (Human Resources): An initial screening call focused on your professional background, language and communication proficiency, and cultural alignment with the team as well as overview of role and company.

Role Fit (Hiring Manager): A deep dive into your experience, knowledge and skills as well as sharing of role expectations and team initiatives.

Team Fit (Peers and Colleagues): An opportunity to meet with potential team members and/or cross-functional peers to discuss your experience/background and their experience and work at LMI.

Assessment: Some roles may entail a technical assessment to further discover your technical capabilities and skills.

About LMI Technologies

We are recognized as one of Canada's Great Workplaces and a global leader in industrial vision. LMI is a medium-sized technology company built on a culture of openness, respect and engineering excellence. At LMI, our teams work collaboratively toward the shared goal of designing and delivering innovative 3D and 2D machine vision solutions to OEMs and System Integrators operating in industrial factory automation worldwide. The result of this collaboration is high-performance, easy-to-deploy, and cost-effective vision technologies that deliver consistent results in even the most demanding inline inspection applications today worldwide reliably.

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