Quality Assurance Analyst

Hexagon Mining; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in digital solutions seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst in British Columbia. This role involves maintaining test environments, executing test runs, and developing test cases within Agile teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a relevant field, experience in testing, and proficiency in tools like TestRail and Jira. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional development and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Incentive-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Education assistance

Qualifications

• In-depth grasp of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), particularly Agile methodologies.
• Practical experience in black box and white box testing.
• Proficiency in test case, run, and plan design.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage baseline test environments and databases.
• Execute concise test runs with comprehensive reporting.
• Develop well-structured test cases including setup conditions and anticipated outcomes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Exceptional communication skills

Time management

Agile methodologies

Bug tracking and management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Math, Science, or Engineering

Tools

TestRail

Jira

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. Our technologies shape connected and autonomous production and people-related ecosystems for a scalable, sustainable future. Hexagon’s Mining division solves surface and underground mine challenges with proven technologies for planning, operations, and safety. Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.5bn USD. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.

Purpose Of Position

At Hexagon, our Quality Assurance staff are active, equal members of our Agile development teams. We partner with our teammates to assess, communicate, and improve the quality of our applications. We are committed to continuous improvement in our products, processes, and in ourselves. We build a vast array of applications, including:

• Desktop PCs
• High performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Web services and applications
• Embedded apps on custom hardware (we also build the hardware!)

We are seeking a meticulous and adaptable Quality Assurance Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the highest quality of our applications through diligent testing, effective communication, and continuous improvement. You will be a guardian of quality, a champion of efficiency, and a model of personal growth, both within the team and the broader organization.

Major Areas Of Responsibility

• Maintenance and management of baseline test environments and databases, ensuring alignment with user systems in terms of OS and hardware configurations.
• Execution of concise test runs, along with comprehensive reporting.
• Generation of clear bug reports, striving for root cause analysis where feasible.
• Persistent re-testing of resolved bugs and conducting partial regression tests in interconnected areas.
• Development of well-structured test cases, including setup conditions, procedural steps, and anticipated outcomes.
• Quick acquisition of complex application functions and workflows from a user perspective.
• Active participation in team activities, including task estimation, risk assessment, planning, and retrospective meetings.
• Advocacy for customer interests during team discussions.
• Promotion and utilization of best practice methodologies and tools to achieve high-quality software releases.
• Contribution to the enhancement of the software development process within the team.
• Ensuring the team adheres to agreed practices and standards.
• Providing mentorship to junior staff.

Knowledge And Experience - Required

• In-depth grasp of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), particularly Agile methodologies.
• Practical experience in both black box and white (glass) box testing.
• Proficiency in test case, run, and plan design.
• Experience in bug tracking and management.
• Proficiency with Linux operating system, including understanding of the file system, services, configuration, and diagnostics.
• Working knowledge of automation tools, scripts and methods.
• Working knowledge of API testing, tools and methods.
• Experience with testing and coding tools such as TestRail, Jira, Git, Jenkins, or equivalents.
• Minimum of 3 years as a Quality Assurance team member within a functional Agile team.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Math, Science, Engineering, or a combination of education and practical experience.

Knowledge And Experience - Desired

• Experience in Single Board Computers (SBC) and embedded system testing.
• Solid understanding of containerization and virtual machine (VM) concepts and their application in software development and testing environment
• Familiarity with relational databases and the formulation of SQL queries.
• Basic scripting skills in common languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Capable of conducting risk analysis and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of network configurations, especially wireless network.

Other

• Attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills, including impeccable written expression and strong verbal articulation.
• Proficient time management and prioritization abilities, complemented by strong interpersonal skills.
• A flexible mindset capable of adapting to evolving situations and embracing change.
• Keen ability to quickly understand technical solutions, concepts, and a range of engineering products.
• A high level of personal initiative and motivation to learn.
• A strong desire for knowledge enhancement and willingness to share expertise with colleagues.

Travel

• Minimal

Additional Information

• Salary commensurate with experience and work location.

Benefits

Hexagon is committed to helping our employees thrive as they balance their work and life. We offer competitive pay and incentive-based bonuses. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company matching, life insurance, disability, mental health support, and much more. For your continued learning and professional development, we provide education assistance, funding for professional association memberships, mentorship programs, and access to tools and resources to move your career forward. We maintain a positive and comfortable work environment, with employee-led social clubs, and flexible schedules. Some benefits offered are dependent if you are hired on as full-time, part-time, or temporary status.

Hexagon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against any job applicant based on protected characteristics.