Senior Software Tester

Ultra Electronics Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Life insurance

RRSP

Deferred profit sharing

Optional critical illness insurance

EFAP

Student bursaries

Job summary

Ultra Maritime is seeking a Senior Software Tester to advance our software test strategy. The role involves manual test execution and bridging functional analysis with automation, with eligibility for Canadian / NATO Secret clearance. A high-regularity office presence is required for this critical position.

Typically, a Bachelor Degree in a related field and 6+ years in a complex engineering environment are expected. This is a hands-on testing role with exposure to automation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux operating systems and command line.
• Understanding of software development testing methodologies.
• Ability to create and execute manual test cases.
• Knowledge of functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Familiarity with defect tracking using JIRA.
• Strong documentation and process ownership.
• Ability to work autonomously and across teams.
• Strong attention to detail in bug identification.
• Ability to review functional specifications and derive test scenarios.
• Clear, concise communication for reporting issues.

Responsibilities

• Review functionality and design specs to understand deliverables.
• Develop, document, and maintain test artifacts.
• Execute manual test cases and analyze results.
• Identify test scenarios suitable for automation and assist in scripting.
• Record and track defects in a defect tracking system.
• Perform thorough regression testing after fixes.
• Triage defects with the development team for priority and severity.
• Work with developers and system engineers on requirements and flows.
• Serve as SME during documentation review cycles.
• Collaborate with other departments to enable test automation and code review.

Skills

Linux

Testing methods

Manual testing

Functional testing

Regression testing

JIRA

Documentation

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Requirements review

Communication

Python scripting

Bash scripting

CI/CD

Git

Selenium

Robot Framework

Playwright

VS Code

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

Nexus

CI/CD pipelines

Git

IBM DOORS

Selenium

Robot Framework

Playwright

VS Code

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World’s Navies. Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed. We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems. Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Senior Software Tester

Ultra Maritime has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Software Tester to help facilitate the transformation and long-term growth of our software test strategy. This is a hands-on role for a versatile software tester who will perform manual execution of test cases and can help bridge the gap between functional analysis and automated efficiency.

The Candidate must be capable of acquiring a Canadian / NATO Secret security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment to the satisfaction of the company.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Review functionality and design specifications to ensure full understanding of individual deliverables.
• Develop, document, and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts (test data, data validation scripts).
• Execute manual test cases and analyze results.
• Identify test scenarios that are suitable for automation and assist in writing basic automation scripts.
• Identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs using a defect tracking system.
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved to ensure no new issues have been introduced.
• Triage defects with the development team to determine priority and severity.
• Work closely with developers and system engineers to understand requirements and user flows.
• Serve as a subject matter expert during documentation review cycles.
• Work closely with other departments to facilitate test automation and code review at all levels of the organization.

Required Skills

• Experience with Linux operating systems; comfortable working on the command line.
• Understanding of software development testing methodologies.
• Ability to create and execute manual test cases.
• Familiarity with functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Basic knowledge of defect tracking and reporting using tools like JIRA.
• Strong documentation and process ownership skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across teams.
• Strong attention to detail for bug identification and documentation.
• Ability to review functional specifications and derive test scenarios.
• Clear and concise communication skills for reporting issues and collaborating with developers.

Desired Skills

• Experience with writing scripts using Python and Bash.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (JIRA, Nexus, CI/CD pipelines, Git).
• Experience with test management tools.
• Experience with IBM DOORS requirement management tool.
• Familiarity with testing principles and test automation and test automation tools, (Selenium, Robot Framework, Playwright).
• Experience with GIT
• Experience using VS code.

Additional Requirements

The Candidate must be capable of acquiring a Canadian / NATO Secret security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment to the satisfaction of the company.

The candidate must be available to come into the office with a high degree of regularity as the role requires in-person availability for this highly critical role.

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 6+ years experience within a relevant complex engineering environment.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

• extended health and dental
• life insurance
• RRSP
• deferred profit sharing
• optional critical illness insurance
• an EFAP
• student bursaries

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail]

Company

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