DDoS Mitigation Solutions QA Student

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Ottawa is seeking a DDoS Mitigation Solutions QA Student for a 4+ month on-site position. The candidate should be pursuing a master’s or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science. Responsibilities include developing automated test cases and working closely with teams to validate DDoS mitigations. Strong programming skills in Python and hands-on experience with Linux systems are essential. An ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for quality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be pursuing a master's or bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Hands-on experience with Linux-based systems is essential.
• Proficient in Python for software development and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the DDoS Mitigation Solutions team in technology building and improvements.
• Develop automated test cases for validating DDoS mitigations.
• Report and resolve software defects alongside testers and developers.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Linux-based systems

Knowledge of computer networking protocols (i.e., TCP/IP)

Programming proficiency in Python

Debugging skills

Usage of source control (i.e., Git)

Analytical skills

Education

Currently a candidate for a master’s or bachelor’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

Pytest

Job description

Position

DDoS Mitigation Solutions QA Student

Number of Position(s)

1

Duration

4+ Months

Date

April 27th - August 28th, 2026.

Location

On-site

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Currently a candidate for a master’s degree, or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.

• Hands-on experience with Linux-based systems.
• Knowledge of computer networking protocols (i.e., TCP/IP)
• Excellent software development skill set including programming/scripting (proficiency in Python), debugging, and usage of source control (i.e., Git).
• A strong passion for quality, obsessive attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Quick learner, self-starter, and able to work independently.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Pytest experience

Responsibilities As a part of our team, you will:

• Contribute as an integral member of the DDoS Mitigation Solutions team, working on building and improving technology for DDoS mitigations.
• Develop automated test cases to validate new DDoS mitigations using a Linux-based regression environment.
• Work closely with testers and developers to identify, report, and resolve software defects.Monitor, debug, and improve the automated regression coverage and testing tools.