Principal Software Test Specialist

BlackBerry; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in software verification and validation. The role involves collaborating in Agile SCRUM processes, performing QA activities, and analyzing complex technical issues. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 7-10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $118,400 to $166,500 and comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee share purchase program

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience in software verification and validation activities.
• Good knowledge of software testing types applicable to SV&V.
• Capable of comprehensive analysis of technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Agile SCRUM software development process.
• Perform hands-on in-sprint QA activities.
• Analyze and reproduce complex problems in test environments.
• Design and implement manual and automated test cases.

Skills

Software verification and validation (SV&V)

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Test Rail

Jira

VMWare

Java

Junit

Swift

Appium

Shell Script

Android OS

Job description

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Job Description

Secusmart, a subsidiary of BlackBerry Limited, is the leading expert in the development and implementation of comprehensive anti-eavesdropping solutions for German government agencies and emergency services as well as governments and public authorities worldwide. Comprised of teams operating in Germany, Canada and the United States, we secure enterprise information and applications on today’s most popular mobile devices and platforms, protecting both business and personal data.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in all aspects of our Agile SCRUM software development process, collaborating with testers, developers, UX/doc writers, product management, and other project stakeholders.
• Perform hands-on in-sprint QA activities to ensure production grade quality that meets internal/external customer specifications and expectations.
• Analyze and reproduce complex problems within our test environments based off of test results and reported customer inquiries.
• Design and implement manual and automated test cases and scripts for our applications under test.
• Depending on your specific skills, talents and areas of interest, we also encourage each of our team members take on special projects to improve process, testing methodologies and/or knowledge sharing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related sciences.
• 7-10 years experience in software verification and validation (SV&V) activities using Android and iOS mobile apps in Agile environments.
• Good working knowledge of different types of software testing and it’s applicability to SV&V
• Capable of comprehensive analysis of technical issues, such as: system performance analysis, client-server issues, and root-cause analysis of issues regardless of source (hardware, system, or software)
• Familiarity with the agile SCRUM methodology and continuous integration (i.e. nightly builds and releases).
• Strong skills in innovative thinking, initiative and collaboration will be used regularly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strengths in meeting objectives through influence, facilitation and team building.
• Comfortable in a geographically dispersed, fast-paced and fun work environment.
• Demonstrated team player committed to product quality and customer satisfaction.

Additional Assets

• Familiarity using the following software: Test Rail, Jira and VMWare
• Familiarity with Java, Junit, Swift, Appium, Shell Script, Android OS (ADB, Gradle), and Gerrit/Git

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range

$118,400.00 - $166,500.00

Bonus

The BlackBerry Variable Incentive Pay (VIP) program is an organization‑wide bonus incentive program which aims to reward full‑time eligible employees for their contribution to BlackBerry’s success. VIP payments are made in addition to base salary and factor in company’s performance as a way for employees to share in BlackBerry’s achievements.

Benefits

The BlackBerry Employee Benefits programs offer a wide range of benefits that support your physical, financial and personal well‑being. BlackBerry remains committed to offering affordable benefits including coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, retirement, employee share purchase program and paid‑time‑off to those that meet the eligibility requirements.

Disclosure of Position Status

This is an active opening. We are seeking to fill this position immediately

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence

We donot use artificial intelligence (AI)to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.