SQA Engineer, Automation & Validation

Positron Access Solutions; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

casual dress

dental care

disability insurance

an employee stock purchase plan

life insurance

on-site parking

Job summary

Positron Access Solutions Corp in Montreal, QC, is seeking a motivated QA engineer for on-site, full-time work. You will perform manual and automated tests across networking, embedded software, and product diagnostics, document results, and contribute to release readiness.

Collaboration with firmware, software, hardware, and SQA teams is essential to improve coverage and quality. The role requires a degree or diploma in a technical field, strong Linux and Python skills, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or technical diploma in a related field.
• Experience in software testing, test automation, embedded product validation or networking.
• Early-career candidates may be considered with demonstrated curiosity and learning.
• Strong Python and PyTest scripting skills are valued.
• Hands-on Linux experience, shell scripting and networking command usage.
• Ability to build reusable test scripts and procedures for various testing types.
• Ability to analyze test failures using logs, traces, captures, and debugging methods.
• Basic Ethernet concepts including TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, switching, multicast.
• Strong problem-solving, autonomy, attention to detail, and learning mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with firmware, software, hardware, production and support teams.
• Experience with Python, PyTest, Scapy, shell scripting, Git, Jira, CI/CD, automated regression testing, traffic generation, and web UI automation tools like Selenium or Playwright.

Responsibilities

• We perform manual and automated functional, regression, integration, performance, stability, and system tests.
• We validate features tied to networking, embedded software, configuration, diagnostics, and product management.
• We support testing for new features, software and firmware releases, ECO verification, and release readiness.
• We document test cases, plans, results, failures, observations, and verification evidence clearly.
• We contribute to validation records needed for engineering release and product readiness.
• We develop, maintain, and run automated tests using Python, PyTest or similar tools.
• We create reusable scripts, utilities and procedures to improve SQA efficiency.
• We enhance existing automation frameworks and test environments.
• We build/support scripts that generate traffic, validate network behavior, collect logs and enable regression testing.
• We improve test coverage, reliability and repeatable release verification.
• We analyze failed tests and partner with teams to identify root cause.
• We reproduce issues using lab setups, test scripts, network configurations, logs and structured debugging methods.
• We log defects in Jira or equivalent systems and verify fixes.
• We participate in sprint planning, design reviews, QA discussions and technical reviews as needed.
• We validate networking capabilities such as Ethernet switching, VLANs, multicast, L2, IP connectivity and product management functions.
• We support testing for broadband, multi-tenant, hospitality and carrier-grade environments.
• We collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen product quality and investigate field problems.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Software testing

Test automation

Embedded validation

Networking

Python

PyTest

Linux

Shell scripting

Scripting for testing

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical diploma

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Git

Jira

CI/CD

Scapy

Job description

Requirements

Must have

• We require a bachelors degree or technical diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Networking, or a related technical discipline.
• We are looking for experience in software testing, test automation, embedded product validation, networking, or related product development work.
• Early-career professionals or recent graduates may be considered if they show strong technical curiosity, disciplined troubleshooting, and a willingness to learn.
• We value strong script development and maintenance skills, ideally with Python and frameworks such as PyTest.
• We expect practical knowledge of Linux environments, including command-line usage, shell scripting, networking commands, logs, and troubleshooting methods.
• We need the ability to build reusable test scripts, utilities, and procedures for functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• We look for the ability to analyze test failures using logs, traces, packet captures, configuration data, and structured debugging techniques.
• A basic understanding of Ethernet networking concepts such as TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, switching, multicast, and related technologies is important.
• Strong problem-solving ability, curiosity, autonomy, attention to detail, and a desire to keep learning are essential.
• The role requires the ability to collaborate effectively with firmware, software, hardware, production, and technical support teams.
• Valuable additional experience includes Python, PyTest, Scapy, shell scripting, Git, Jira, CI/CD, automated regression testing, traffic generation, packet capture, protocol validation, network diagnostics, and web UI automation tools such as Selenium or Playwright.

Responsibilities

• We execute manual and automated functional, regression, integration, performance, stability, and system-level tests.
• We validate features tied to networking, embedded software, configuration, diagnostics, and product management functions.
• We support testing for new features, software releases, firmware releases, ECO verification, and product release readiness.
• We document test cases, test plans, results, failures, observations, and verification evidence clearly and consistently.
• We contribute to validation records needed for engineering release and product readiness.
• We develop, maintain, and run automated test cases using Python, PyTest, or similar tools.
• We create reusable scripts, utilities, and procedures that improve SQA efficiency and repeatability.
• We help enhance existing automation frameworks and test environments.
• We build or support scripts that generate traffic, validate network behavior, collect logs, and enable regression testing.
• We improve test coverage, automation reliability, and repeatable release verification.
• We analyze failed tests and partner with firmware, software, hardware, and SQA teams to identify root cause.
• We reproduce issues using lab setups, test scripts, network configurations, logs, traces, and structured debugging methods.
• We log software or system defects in Jira or comparable issue-tracking systems.
• We verify fixes, support regression analysis, and help confirm release readiness.
• We participate in sprint planning, design reviews, QA discussions, and technical reviews as needed.
• We validate networking capabilities such as Ethernet switching, VLANs, multicast, Layer 2 behavior, IP connectivity, and product management functions.
• We support testing for products deployed in broadband access, multi-tenant, hospitality, and carrier-grade environments.
• We collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen product quality, resolve issues, and investigate field problems.

Company

We are Positron Access Solutions Corp, an international telecommunications equipment manufacturer based in Montreal. We have launched a leading Gigabit Ethernet solution that uses existing copper and coax cabling for older buildings, including hotels, residential properties, offices, and commercial sites. Our customers include hotel operators, telecom companies, internet service providers, and cable MSOs.

This is an on-site, permanent, full-time role with a salary range of $95,000 to $115,000 per year.

We offer benefits including casual dress, dental care, disability insurance, an employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, and on-site parking.

• casual dress
• dental care
• disability insurance
• an employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance
• on-site parking