Software Testing Specialist

Akkodis; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a QA test specialist to join its Montreal-based team, focusing on testing embedded system software, applications, and cloud components. The role bridges hardware and software from end-to-end, demanding thorough test planning and execution across development cycles.

Hybrid role with at least two days in the office in Montreal. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Android systems, QA tools, scripting, and hardware integration to ensure high-quality releases.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Android system software, OS and mobile applications.
• Experience with QA test applications such as JIRA, Test Rail, etc.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Bash and Python.
• Knowledge of GIT and/or source code management systems.
• Knowledge of electronics and components integration at both software/hardware levels.
• Proficiency with handling electronic hardware and equipment.
• Familiarity with Web-based applications.
• Familiarity with Agile software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test plans and test cases for embedded system software and related applications using both white-box and black-box testing methodologies.
• Serve as contact point for verifying and validating new hardware configurations in conjunction with software releases.
• Creation and execution of automated test suites/test scripts using industry standard automation tools to streamline tests.
• Document and log all defects encountered during test cycle and development phases.
• Verify and validate issues that have been resolved for software releases.
• Provide feedback and guidance to the development team during the debugging process.
• Be detail orientated by helping analyze root causes of potential defects.
• Be an effective bridge between the Firmware and QA teams to ensure that testing and quality standards are upheld.
• Document and report effectively daily activities with your manager.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure deliverables meet high-quality standards and deadlines.

Skills

Software testing

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Computer or Hardware Engineering degree or relevant work experience

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Git

Python

Bash

Job description

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As a key member of the Quality Assurance (QA) team, the software test specialist will play a crucial role in testing and validating the various software systems that powers the platform. This will include the embedded system software for our hardware, the applications, and the cloud-based software. This role will involve a deep understanding of how the software intersects with our hardware from an end-to-end level.

You will be responsible for crafting and executing comprehensive test plans, leveraging both manual and low-level testing methods throughout development and release cycles.

If you’re passionate about technology and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, we invite you to bring your expertise to the team and make a meaningful impact! This will be a hybrid role reporting to our Montreal location with at least 2 days per week in the office. The candidate must be in Montreal.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test plans and test cases for embedded system software and related applications using both white-box and black-box testing methodologies.
• Serve as contact point for verifying and validating new hardware configurations in conjunction with software releases.
• Creation and execution of automated test suites/test scripts using industry standard automation tools to streamline tests.
• Document and log all defects encountered during test cycle and development phases.
• Verify and validate issues that have been resolved for software releases.
• Provide feedback and guidance to the development team during the debugging process.
• Be detail orientated by helping analyze root causes of potential defects.
• Be an effective bridge between the Firmware and QA teams to ensure that testing and quality standards are upheld.
• Document and report effectively daily activities with your manager.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure deliverables meet high-quality standards and deadlines.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Android system software, such as their operating system and mobile applications.
• Functional knowledge and experience with QA test applications such as JIRA, Test Rail, etc.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Bash and Python.
• Knowledge of GIT and/or source code management systems.
• Functional knowledge and experience with electronics and components integration at both software/hardware levels.
• Have proficiency with handling electronic hardware and equipment.
• Familiarity and knowledge with Web based applications.
• Familiarity with Agile software development.

Skills Required

• 2-5 years of experience in software testing
• Have the skill to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal forms.
• Ability to think outside-of-box during the validation process and not always take the standard path.
• Be able to take direction with ease and execute on provided tasks efficiently.
• Be able to work independently and within a focused team environment.
• Have a passion for the latest hardware and software on the market.

Nice to Have

• Ability to utilize testing equipment such as a multi-meter, oscilloscope, networking tools (Wireshark and Nast), power meters, and logic analyzer, etc.
• Computer or Hardware Engineering degree or relevant work experience
• Functional knowledge and experience with mobile development tool and debuggers such as Xcode and Android studio (having both are assets).
• Functional knowledge with Linux.
• Automated testing development experience