Software Developer Intern (Quality Assurance)

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

Job summary

Pason is seeking a Software Developer for our Rigsite QA automation testing group on a 16-month term from May 2027 to August 2028. You will work with test automation developers and software engineers to deliver software from concept to deployment, building tools to automate the delivery pipeline and reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers, ongoing learning, and contributing to the automation framework.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 3rd year program in software engineering, CS or CE.
• Interest in test automation and QA framework development.
• Strong problem solving and coding fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated scripts to improve test efficiency, including environment setup, test execution, and reporting.
• Be an integral part of enhancing the existing automation test framework.
• Develop and enhance new and existing data generators and simulators.
• Participate in project concept meetings to gather requirements.
• Effectively communicate your design and project requirements to the end customer by ways of info sessions, brainstorming sessions, and presentations.
• Be creative and think outside the box.

Skills

IDE proficiency

Version control

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Linux knowledge

Java/Python/SQL programming

Education

3rd year in Software Engineering / CS / CE

Tools

Selenium

Jenkins

Jira

Groovy/Gradle

Git

SVN

Eclipse/IntelliJ

Job description

The Role

Pason is seeking a Software Developer in our Rigsite QA automation testing group for a 16-month term from May 2027 until August 2028. You will work in conjunction with the test automation developers and other Software Developers to deliver software solutions from the ground up. You will be involved in every aspect of the software delivery cycle which includes brainstorming ideas, gathering requirements, designing, implementing, testing, and deployment of software applications. You will build upon your already strong programming skills to develop tools that automate all aspects of the software delivery pipeline which includes software builds, environment setup, test execution, and reporting. Aside from development skills, you will also be building up your soft skills by interacting with team members, end customers, and working on that perfect presentation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated scripts to improve test efficiency, including environment setup, test execution, and reporting
• Be an integral part of enhancing the existing automation test framework
• Develop and enhance new and existing data generators and simulators
• Participate in project concept meetings to gather requirements
• Effectively communicate your design and project requirements to the end customer by ways of info sessions, brainstorming sessions, and presentations
• Be creative and think outside the box

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience with any IDE (Eclipse, IntelliJ) and version control system (SVN, Git)
• Knowledge of software languages such as Java, Python, SQL
• Experience with any test automation tools like Selenium preferred
• Knowledge of Jenkins and Jira preferred
• Knowledge of Groovy or Gradle preferred
• Knowledge with Linux systems
• Well-developed communication skills
• Strong commitment to quality
• Ability to work in a team or as an individual
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Education

• Currently enrolled in 3rd year studies in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related Program

Pre-employment Conditions

• Completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

This job posting closes October 9, please ensure you have your application in before the deadline.