Software Tester

CareerBeacon; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc. (BTSI) is seeking a proactive QA Tester to test and maintain the Learninglogics suite, including LCMS and LMS, used on large-scale contracts.

You will participate in design reviews, testing, and deployment, with opportunities to engage in client-facing technical support and cross-functional collaboration. You will work with the team to ensure robust applications, write test cases, and contribute to quality assurance across desktop and web platforms, while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software testing experience with test case writing.
• Experience with desktop and web application QA methodologies.
• Ability to write test cases and test plans.
• Ability to communicate technical details to non-technical people.
• Organized, deadline-driven and detail-oriented.
• Familiarity with Windows/IIS-based environments and browser tools.
• Knowledge of test automation (Selenium, ZAP) is an asset.
• Security clearance with Government of Canada is required.
• Experience in customer support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Test and maintain the Learninglogics suite of applications (LCMS and LMS).
• Participate in design reviews, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate across teams to build robust applications used globally.
• Create and execute test cases and maintain test documentation.
• Support client-facing technical discussions as needed.

Skills

Software testing experience

QA methodology knowledge

Test case writing

Test plans writing

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Browser developer tools familiarity

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Customer support experience (asset)

Education

College diploma or University degree in related field

Tools

Jira

Xray

ZAP

Test automation (Selenium)

SQL / databases

Job description

Do you enjoy creative problem-solving? Are you passionate about cybersecurity and user experience?

Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc. (BTSI) is looking for a proactive and professional individual to join our team as a QA Tester. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing and maintaining the Learninglogics suite of applications, including the Learning Content Management System (LCMS) and Learning Management System (LMS), which are currently being used on many large scale military contracts. You will be involved throughout the product evolution including design review, testing, and deployment, with crossover into a potential client-facing technical support role. You will work closely with the rest of the team to build robust applications that are used around the world.

Qualifications

• College diploma or University degree in related field (or equivalent)
• 3+ years of software testing experience, including writing test cases
• Working knowledge of QA methodology, testing techniques and approaches relating to desktop and web applications.
• Proficient in writing software test cases and test plans.
• Capable of working with partners and leadership to identify test scenarios based on system requirements.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner, including the ability to explain technical details to a non-technical person.
• Highly organized, flexible, deadline driven and detail oriented.
• Knowledge of hardware testing and compatibility testing.
• Knowledge and experience with test automation (Selenium, Cyprus, etc.) an asset
• Strong writing and documentation skills
• Must be able to obtain a Government of Canada security clearance.
• Experience in customer support considered an asset
• Must be comfortable navigating an managing Windows/IIS-based web servers
• Must be knowledgeable of common programming constructs and comfortable reading and writing code
• Must be comfortable managing and querying databases
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Must be familiar with browser developer tools

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• SQL Server - crafting and executing queries, backing up and restoring databases
• Experience in software development and/or working knowledge of programming languages:
• Java and JavaScript.
• HTML, CSS, XML
• CFML knowledge is an asset
• Experience in Customer/Technical Support
• Windows server, IIS, command prompt, and PowerShell
• JMeter and other load testing software
• Experience working with Jira or other ticketing systems
• Experience working with Xray (for Jira) or other test case management systems
• Penetration testing and other forms of security testing (e.g. Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP))
• Experience working with .git or other version control systems