Product Verification Specialist (Job Req #2026-006)

Ross Video; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Ottawa is seeking an experienced automation professional to ensure product quality through automation efficiency and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 3 years of hands-on experience with automation frameworks. Join a dynamic team in a company that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous paid time off

Fitness/wellness allowance

Employee share ownership program

Development support

Social activities and events

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in software test automation.
• Proven experience with automation testing concepts.
• Experience with agile/scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing initiatives and oversee all test automation activities.
• Design and develop comprehensive test automation plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a scrum environment.

Skills

Automation frameworks

Python

JavaScript

Agile methodologies

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Robo Framework

Selenium

Postman

JMeter

BASH

Job description

Why Work at Ross Video? We have a great group of people working together to create and deliver cutting edge products that look amazing and are easy to use. We go all out so that our customers can have the best possible experience and achieve quality results. With a product focus, continual learning, results driven processes, and creative thinking, we constantly strive to improve our solutions and to deliver results. If you've ever watched live television, news, sports, or entertainment, you've seen our products in use. All of the major Hollywood award shows, most professional sports teams, and many of the largest broadcasters in the world use Ross Video technology. Get behind the scenes and learn about what it takes to make live events possible. If that resonates, and you’re someone with integrity, commitment, and a strong drive to deliver great products, we’d love to hear from you.

Job overview

Ross Video is seeking a highly skilled automation professional to become a domain expert in our Enterprise Management control systems. This pivotal role contributes to product quality by expanding test coverage, driving automation efficiency, and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle. You’ll develop and lead robust automation frameworks while scripting and executing automated tests in an agile/scrum environment. You’ll contribute to the maintenance, management, and growth of system lab environments.

Who you report to: Product Operations Manager

What we offer:

Ross offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health plans, and several perks to help you perform at your best. Some of these perks include flexible hours, generous paid time off, fitness/wellness allowance, an employee share ownership program, development support, and a ton of fun social activities and events! Best of all, you will be part of the Ross Video family, and we've got an energizing environment here

What the job is all about:

Automation Strategy and Execution

• Lead testing initiatives and oversee all test automation activities.
• Design and develop comprehensive test automation plans and test cases.
• Write clear, collaborative test plans and engage the entire team to align on what is being tested (and what is not), fostering shared ownership of quality.

Test Environment and Tools

• Build, maintain, and improve automation software and frameworks.
• Execute automated tests regularly and produce detailed reports
• Support the setup and maintenance of the automation test environment.

Agile Collaboration

• Contribute to design discussions and work closely with development teams in an agile/scrum environment.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams as needed.
• Serve as Scrum Master when required to facilitate agile processes and ensure team alignment.
• Participate early in development discussions to advocate for testability from the outset.

Reporting and Process

• Estimate the effort required for testing tasks to support project planning.
• Maintain clear documentation of automation processes, test environments, and test execution.
• Provide timely and accurate updates on testing progress and automation activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in software test automation.
• Proven experience with automation testing concepts, including creating and maintaining automation frameworks.
• Strong programming skills in Python and JavaScript.
• Experience with test frameworks and tools such as Robo Framework, Playwright, Selenium, BASH, Postman, and JMeter.
• Knowledge of Linux and various Windows platforms.
• Experience with source control, code review, and test cycle management tools.
• Highly comfortable working within agile/scrum methodologies.
• Ability to take the lead in testing and automation initiatives.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Bonus points if you have the following:

• Ability to analyze complex cloud‑based systems down to the data flow level to identify potential bottlenecks or failure points.
• Knowledge of DevOps (Jenkins, Docker, EC2, RDS, etc.).
• Knowledge of cloud technology (Kubernetes, ECS EKS, etc.).

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At Ross, we embrace diversity, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work. We are committed to building a team that includes a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about at Ross! We believe everyone should be able to enjoy a rewarding career at Ross, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. If a disability means that you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.