Intermediate - Senior : Quality Assurance Tester

PLATO; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PLATO, an Indigenous-led software testing firm, seeks a Quality Assurance Tester in Winnipeg. The successful candidate will perform manual testing, document results, and collaborate with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in software quality assurance and a relevant degree.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Training and certification support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Quality Assurance Analyst.
• Experience with healthcare systems preferred.
• 1+ year experience on front-end and back-end web applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based and context-driven manual software testing.
• Conduct testing aligned with client test methodologies.
• Write detailed test plans, test cases, and status reports.

Skills

Software Quality

User Acceptance Testing

Regression Testing

Education

Computer Science degree or Engineering degree

Tools

JIRA

SoapUI

Postman

Job description

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 believe 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 growing in Manitoba and are actively building a talent pool of experienced intermediate- to senior-level testers to support upcoming opportunities. While we may not have immediate openings, we are preparing to move quickly as new contracts are signed or customer needs arise.Preference will be given to those based in the Winnipeg region, as these roles are expected to operate in a hybrid capacity. Candidates must reside in the Winnipeg area and be able to commute to local client sites as needed. Responsibilities Perform risk-based and context-driven manual software testingConduct testing to align with client test methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, BDD, etc)Use defect tracking and test case management systems to document test cases, record defects and record test case execution resultsWork / communicate directly with project stakeholders including Business and external Vendors and discuss defects, priority of testing activitiesExtract testing requirements from functional / business requirements and transform them to test casesWrite detailed test plans, test cases and test status reports Qualifications Computer Science degree, Engineering degree, or equivalent work experience5+ years of experience as a Software Quality Assurance Analyst including experience in Test case / Test data design, Test execution, Test reportingPreference will be given to those with experience in healthcare systems1+ year' experience with working on front-end and back-end web applicationsPreference will be given to those with intermediate experience in service level API testing (SoapUI, Postman, Katalon, etc)3+ years' experience with Test Management tools such as ALM / QC, JIRA, gTestISTQB certification or similar testing certification considered an assetAbility to write SQL queriesExcellent written and spoken communication skillsDemonstrated experience having tested complex IT solutionsExperience having performed System Integration testing and UAT supportExcellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to propose practical solutions to complex problemsFlexibility, self-motivation and the ability to give and receive feedback at all levelsAdaptable and willing to work through challenges with a positive attitudeAbility to build collaborative working relationships in a team oriented environment Skills Software Quality, Accessibility, User Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing, Testing Tools, Test AutomationArray About PLATO Who We ArePLATO 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. Other Information At PLATO, we encourage our employees' personal career growth. We have plans in place to make sure that each employee is connected with a people manager to help guide them through their professional development, offer e-learning classes, and give our employees the opportunity to pursue software certifications for cutting-edge technologies.PLATO respectfully acknowledges that our offices are located on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and part of Métis homelands. We honour their long history of welcoming many Nations to the beautiful Turtle Island and we actively work towards reconciliation between Métis, Inuit, and First Nation peoples and non-Indigenous people on this Land.We contribute to proactive employment practices to promote inclusivity and diversity to those especially marginalized populations such as women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other groups protected under the Human Rights Code.We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.

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