Software Developer Engineer Testing (QA)

Collabera; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm is on the lookout for a Software Developer Engineer specialized in Testing (QA) to join its team in Vancouver. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of QA experience, strong skills in software design and testing, and proficiency in languages such as C/C++, Java, and Python. Responsibilities include contributing to software release processes and ensuring system quality. A BA in Computer Science or equivalent is required, along with effective communication skills and the capability to lead technical initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant QA experience.
• Experience with modern software design, development, and testing.
• Knowledge of industrial automation and security in distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to software release and test processes.
• Coordinate test and release processes for modern software systems.

Skills

Usability and UI testing

Network performance testing and debugging

Software test automation

Fluent knowledge of C/C++, Java, Python

Effective communication skills

Proven technical leadership

Education

BA in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Automated source control

Documentation tools

Build systems

Job description

Software Developer Engineer Testing (QA)

• Full-time

Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.

Job Summary

As a member of the team reporting to the Vice President, Engineering and Client Services, you will possess relevant technical expertise in some combination of software design, programming, communication technologies, networking, and testing. Responsibilities will vary based on technical specialization and project needs. Developers will contribute to software release and test processes.

Ideal candidates will have experience with modern software design, development and testing. An interest in coordinating both test and release processes for a modern software-defined networking system is required. Must have experience with automated source control, documentation, test, and build systems. As well, knowledge of industrial automation systems, industrial protocols at the hardware and application layers, and the application of security in distributed system architectures will be beneficial.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Usability and UI testing
• Network performance testing and debugging
• OS-application integration and validation
• Software test automation
• Code monitors, profilers, and debugging tools
• At least 5 years relevant QA experience
• Fluent knowledge of object-oriented programming languages such as C/C++, Java, and Python (experience with C# would also be considered)
• Experience in simulation or quality control processes
• Capabilities applying hardware and software security models across several market domains including defence, manufacturing, utilities, transportation and medical
• Familiarity with industrial system design and implementations such as SCADA
• An understanding of the needs and challenges of Big Data and the Industrial Internet (IIoT)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• BA computer science or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships
• Proven technical leadership in software development