Title: Software QA Test Technician I Duration: 9 Months Location: 8275 Route Trans-Canada, Suite A-500, Saint-Laurent, Quebec, H4S 0B6 Schedule: Day shift: M-F Onsite, 8am-4pm, 7.5 hours/37.5 week (Onsite)
Job Summary: As a member of the Engineering department within company’s growing Machine Vision and Imaging business, this TnV team role ensures that our software products are functioning at the highest quality standards in order to meet or exceed the business requirements of our global partners and customers. The Software QA Test Technician performs the following duties: runs tests and diagnostics on preliminary/prototype software programs; tests prototypes using standard lab equipment/processes; maintains records of code tests and changes/documents results; and supports engineering with documentation creation and validation.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Follows established processes to create and test products, software and applications.
Works from written and verbal descriptions, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble- shooting functions.
Performs operational test and fault isolation on software programs. Determines methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
Debugs and characterizes defects
Provides detailed configuration and descriptions for passing and failing tests for product evaluation reports
Identifies actual or potential problems in test plans or company products.
Records results of tests and maintains lab documentation as required.
Assists product development engineers in the diagnosis and replication of product failures.
Analyzes test results and makes recommendations. .
Works with latest technologies and new approaches.
Reviews changes/upgrades to existing designs and completes testing for each revision
Reviews, validates and updates engineering documentation.
Adhere to Agile processes and QA best practices for high-quality releases.
Under manager direction, will participate in software release process.
Normally follows established procedures on routine work
Assignments require some judgement
Limited role in decision making
Receives direction only on new assignments
Works under moderate supervision
Minimum Requirements
Typically requires an AEC or DEC in computer science or systems
Equivalent vocational qualification/ experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Required)
Key Skills and Competencies:
Has good knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10 and 11
Has good knowledge of Linux distribution (Ubuntu, Red Hat, Suse)
Understanding of the software development lifecycle and a agile practices.
Experience with PC architecture.
Experience with test management systems, e.g., Testray
Strong communication skills to update stakeholders on testing progress.
Ability to use MS-Word, MS-Excel and other office applications
Knowledge of applicable software programming (Microsoft Visual Studio, Python) and applications
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.The pay rate for this position is C$21.34/hr.
