Software Test Engineer

High Tech Genesis Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

High Tech Genesis Inc. is seeking a Software Test Engineer with around five years of experience to validate software through manual, automated, end-to-end, and integration testing.

The ideal candidate enjoys identifying potential issues before release and has experience working in Linux environments, test automation, and manufacturing-related software. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining automated test scripts in Python, validating software in Linux and Windows environments

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years of software testing experience.
• 7+ years of software testing or QA experience.
• Experience with Python automation.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual, automated, end-to-end, and integration testing.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python.
• Validate software in Linux and Windows environments (Linux preferred).
• Identify defects and usability issues from a manufacturing perspective.
• Test software integrated with manufacturing instruments, including optical testing systems.
• Work with MongoDB, MySQL, and Microsoft Access.
• Support deployment processes and platform standardization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable software performance.

Skills

Python automation

Linux

Manufacturing software

Tools

MongoDB

MySQL

Microsoft Access

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for a Software Test Engineer with approximately 5 years of experience to validate software through manual, automated, end-to-end, and integration testing. The ideal candidate enjoys identifying potential issues before release and has experience working in Linux environments, test automation, and manufacturing-related software.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual, automated, end-to-end, and integration testing.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python.
• Validate software in Linux and Windows environments (Linux preferred).
• Identify defects and usability issues from a manufacturing/operator perspective.
• Test software integrated with manufacturing instruments, including optical testing systems.
• Work with MongoDB, MySQL, and Microsoft Access.
• Support deployment processes and platform standardization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable software performance.

• 7+ years of software testing or QA experience.

• Experience with Python automation.
• Strong knowledge of Linux (Windows experience is an asset).
• Experience with MongoDB, MySQL, and Microsoft Access.
• Knowledge of software validation, integration testing, and deployment processes.
• Manufacturing or industrial software experience is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for identifying system weaknesses.