ISTQB Certified QA Tester

MDA Edge; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is looking for a dedicated QA Tester to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will ensure the quality and performance of software products through both manual and automated testing. You will have the opportunity to work closely with development teams, contributing to a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement. Your expertise in QA methodologies and tools will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality software solutions. If you are passionate about quality assurance and looking to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• ISTQB Certification required, strong understanding of QA methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test cases based on project requirements.
• Perform manual and automated testing for various applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to report and resolve bugs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Software QA methodologies

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

ISTQB Certification

Tools

JIRA

Bugzilla

TestRail

Selenium

Postman

JMeter

Job description

About the Role:

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and passionate ISTQB Certified QA Tester to join our dynamic team.
• As a QA Tester, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our software products through both manual and automated testing methods.
• This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where innovation and continuous improvement are at the core of what we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute test cases and scripts based on project requirements
• Perform manual and automated testing of web, mobile, or desktop applications
• Collaborate closely with development teams to identify, report, and resolve bugs
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and project reviews
• Document test results and create detailed bug reports
• Ensure software meets both functional and non-functional requirements
• Contribute to continuous testing improvements and QA best practices

Qualifications:

• ISTQB Certification (Foundation Level or higher) is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with bug tracking tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar.
• Familiarity with test management tools such as TestRail, Zephyr, etc.
• Basic knowledge of automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Postman, JMeter) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to Have (but not required):

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to cloud-based testing environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).