Consultant | Test Automation Specialist

PQA Testing; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PLATO is actively seeking a Software Test Specialist skilled in Test Automation. The successful candidate will design and implement automation frameworks, collaborate with clients, and use their extensive knowledge in test automation to ensure high-quality outcomes. This position is part of a pioneering effort to build a strong Indigenous workforce in technology.

Qualifications

• 5 years of UI / API test automation experience.
• Experience in two automation tools and mobile testing.
• Strong consulting skills and knowledge of best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement test automation frameworks.
• Document defects encountered during testing.
• Analyze results to propose solutions.

Skills

Test Automation

Communication

Time Management

Continuous Learning

Attention to Detail

Education

Computer Science degree

Tools

Automation tools

CI / CD pipelines

DevOps

Job description

Fredericton, NB | Toronto, ON | Ottawa, ON | Montreal, QC | Vancouver, BC | Calgary, AB | Regina , SK | Halifax, NS Can work Remote Information Technology Experienced Full-time Competition Number : 23T018

PLATO is Canada's only Indigenous-led, Indigenous-staffed software testing services firm. We insist on working with quality people who share our passion for quality testing and have built a team of people who also believe quality is the most important deliverable. Our team of software testing specialists believes that better software leads to a better world.

We are committed to building strong communities - PLATO trains and employs members of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities across the country and strives to build a network of 1000 Indigenous software testers across Canada. PLATO has offices on or near Indigenous communities across Canada, in Fredericton, Miramichi, Sault Ste Marie, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Victoria.

We are actively looking for a Software Test Specialist with skills in Test Automation for our client project.

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What you'll do

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement automation frameworks and test scripts
• Identify and document defects encountered during test execution activities utilizing defect tracking tools
• Participate with clients in discussions of prioritizing testing activities
• Analyze and interpret results to help identify issues and propose solutions
• Consult with clients to provide advice, direction, and proposed solutions with respect to the implementation of test automation

What you'll need

Qualifications

• Computer Science degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of UI / API test automation experience with a minimum of three projects / roles
• Experience building test automation solutions in at least two automation tools
• Exposure to development practices, CI / CD pipelines, DevOps, unit testing is preferred
• Experience testing different types of applications including UI, COTS, ETL, Enterprise solutions
• Experience working in a mobile test environment that includes iOS and Android would be an asset
• Solid communication and consulting skills
• A continuous learner, up to date with industry best practices and the flexibility to transfer knowledge between tool sets
• Excellent time management skills, able to manage multiple tasks, self-motivated, and strong attention to detail

A little bit about us

PLATO

Who We Are

PLATO is a software testing and technology services company trusted by clients around the world.

In addition to providing our clients the highest quality software testing services, PLATO is creating careers in technology for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people from coast to coast to coast through our innovative train-and-employ model. Since 1997, we have been helping organizations all over the world reach their quality objectives by delivering scalable, proven, quality-centric managed services. Companies such as Apple, Suncor, TD Bank, Medavie, BCLC, LinkedIn, Boeing, and many others have gained considerable advantage from our Quality Assurance (QA), Testing, and eLearning expertise and experience.

We deliver specialized QA services to our clients with the goal of helping them increase profitability, boost customer satisfaction, manage development cycles and implement quality-centric solutions. We develop innovative approaches and solutions, designed to generate increased efficiencies, competitive advantage, and market share for our clients.