Intermediate Software Tester
Founded in 1997, Professional Quality Assurance Ltd. (PQA) is a solutions provider for software quality assurance, content quality assurance and learning and content development. Services have been delivered to national and international clients for a variety of industry sectors including Healthcare, Gaming, Telecommunications, Financial, Academic and Government. In this emerging market, we have established a solid reputation with our clients and can provide our employees with opportunities for new challenges and growth. If you enjoy working as a part of a team to provide our clients with innovative solutions, then PQA may be looking for you.
As an Intermediate Software Tester at PQA Ltd., you will be involved in many phases of the software lifecycle, working closely with the development team from concept to completion. As part of our team, you will be working on leading edge software development projects to provide our clients with innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
Perform structured and context-driven functional software testing
Produce documentation to support testing activities
Use internal defect tracking and test case management systems to document test cases, record defects and record test case execution results
Work directly with the clients to triage defects
Extract testing requirements from functional specifications and business requirements
Write test plans and test cases from functional specifications and from using the product
Assist in training new team members and reviewing the quality of work prepared by junior team members
Qualifications
Post-Secondary Education
2 – 5 years’ experience as a Software Tester
Experience writing test plans and test cases
Knowledge of the software lifecycle
Key Competencies
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to propose practical solutions to complex problems
Self-motivated, adaptable and willing to work through challenges with a positive attitude
Ability to build collaborative working relationships in a team oriented environment
Additional Information
Terms of Employment and Compensation:
As a full time employee at PQA, you will receive a Group Benefit Plan, including health and dental coverage, competitive salary and a group RRSP plan. The successful candidate may be required to provide a Criminal Record Check.
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to resume@pqa.ca. Please include the Job Title and Reference Number in the subject line of your email. We thank all candidates for applying, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.
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