Quality Assurance Developer I

Cisco Systems; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Calgary is seeking a member for the Software Quality Assurance (SQA) team. The role involves ensuring product quality, collaborating with developers, and contributing to testing processes. Ideal candidates should be currently enrolled in a relevant program with proficiency in Python and a strong understanding of Linux and networking concepts. Bilingual communication skills in French and English are preferred. This position offers a dynamic work environment where innovation and teamwork are key.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a certification program or undergraduate degree in relevant fields.
• Proficiency in Python with recent coursework, projects, or work experience.
• Strong understanding of Linux and fundamental networking concepts.
• Tried ability to communicate and collaborate within a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of Accedian products before delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Hardware, FPGA, and Software developers.
• Test new prototypes and improve existing test coverage.

Skills

Python proficiency

Linux understanding

Networking concepts

Collaboration and Communication

Bilingual Communication

Education

Currently enrolled in a relevant program (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering)

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

Job description

Meet the Team

Work with the Software Quality Assurance (SQA) team. Our Accedian team develops outstanding network monitoring solutions, based on award-winning hardware, FPGA and software solutions that are deployed in carrier networks and on enterprise premises.

Your Impact

As a member of the Software Quality Assurance (SQA) team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality of Accedian products before delivery to customers. You will collaborate closely with Hardware, FPGA, Software developers, and senior SQA specialists to test new prototypes and improve existing test coverage, thereby contributing to product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a certification program (e.g., Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College) or currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Relevant fields include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, electrical engineering, or a related program or other academic certification
• Proficiency in at: Python with evidence of recent (within the past 12 months) coursework, projects, or work experience.
• Strong understanding of Linux and fundamental networking concepts
• Collaboration & Communication: Tried ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within a team environment, contributing to collective problem-solving and project success.
• Able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship and have an authorized co-op with your school

Preferred Qualifications

• Collaboration & Communication: Tried ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within a team environment, contributing to collective problem-solving and project success.
• Protocol Analyzer Familiarity: Familiarity with network protocol analyzers such as Wireshark or tcpdump, proven through coursework or practical use.
• Bilingual Communication: Ability to communicate optimally in both French and English (written and verbal).

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below.

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