Application Test Engineer

Unisys; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm is looking for an Application Test Engineer to perform QA engineering on applications. The ideal candidate will have experience with various testing tools, a relevant BA/BS degree, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position is full-time and located in Halifax, Canada, emphasizing collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in software QA engineering.
• Experience with automation scripts.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform software QA engineering for assigned applications.
• Create and develop test plans based on specifications.
• Analyze and report test results to stakeholders.

Skills

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

Postman (for API testing)

Cypress

SQL

Agile/Scrum

Education

BA / BS degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Performs Software QA Engineering for an assigned set of applications or system elements.
• Works with team members to review client requirements, design and associated functional specifications.
• Creates and develops test plans and cases based on functional and design specifications.
• Contributes to development of computer programs or scripts to automate functional tests.
• Executes test cases and analyzes / reports test results to relevant stakeholders and teams.
• Investigates, triages and troubleshoots issues, communicating insights and recommendations to peers, developers and leadership.
• Prepares testing and reporting documentation throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives for future applications or projects.
• Assesses the required effort and timeline for own test activities as an input for the overall test plan.
• Trains / mentors junior testers on the team.

You will be successful in this role if you have :

• BA / BS degree and 3-5 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Postman (for API testing), Cypress, and other testing tools
• Experience with the AMANDA product suite would be an asset
• Experience and familiarity with defect tracking systems
• Exposure to continuous integration tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI
• Basic programming / scripting knowledge to support testing outcomes
• Ability to write SQL queries to validate backend data for database testing
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of manual and automated testing, regression, smoke, integration, and performance testing
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments with iterative development cycles
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) as this is a client facing role
• The role is in a fast-paced environment requiring collaboration and the ability to adapt quickly
• Must be located in Canada

Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law. This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers. If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at [e-mail] or alternatively Toll Free : 888-560-1782 (Prompt 4). US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’ EEO commitment here.

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Quality Assurance

Industries : IT Services and IT Consulting

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