Reference Number: IST081511
Description
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
Competencies
- Post-Secondary Education
- 2 – 5 years experience as a Software Tester
- Experience writing test plans and test cases
- Knowledge of the software lifecycle
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to propose practical solutions to complex problems
- Flexibility, self-motivation and the ability to give and receive feedback at all levels
- Self-motivated, adaptable and willing to work through challenges with a positive attitude
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to build collaborative working relationships in a team oriented environment
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.