software tester

Navblue Inc.; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace software company in Waterloo seeks a Software Tester to develop testing plans and ensure software quality. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience, a relevant diploma, and strong skills in Python and Agile methodologies. This hybrid role offers a dynamic work environment along with benefits, training opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Stocks / shares

Learning / training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 3 to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Willingness to relocate for the job.
• Experience in software testing and performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document software testing plans.
• Install software and hardware, configuring systems for testing.
• Monitor performance of computer systems and networks.

Skills

Agile

Python

Software quality assurance

Communication

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

Jenkins

Unix

Database software

Job description

• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Aerospace
• Software company

Tasks

• Develop and document software testing plans
• Monitor the performance of computer systems and networks
• Install software and hardware and configure operating system software in preparation for testing
• Execute and document results of software application tests and information and telecommunication systems tests
• Develop and implement software and information system testing policies and procedures

Computer and technology knowledge

• Agile
• Jenkins
• Unix
• Intranet
• Internet
• Desktop applications
• Communication software
• Python
• Database software
• Programming languages
• Data analysis software
• MS Windows
• Manual Testing
• Performance testing
• Software quality assurance
• Conduct software testing

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Workplace information

• Hybrid
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Stocks / shares

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example : braille, screen readers, etc.)
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities