Quality Assurance Specialist (Ottawa, Canada)

MultiCorpora is looking for a Software QA Specialist to join our team as an employee for an 8-month contract with possibilities of an extension. In this key position, you will work closely with the software development team to test new software and systems and will be responsible for doing component and systems testing including set up and configuration of the test environment, document test procedures, issues tracking, designing and building of automated test programs, test scripts, and test harnesses.

 
Roles and Responsibilities
  • Taking part in the planning and implementation of the testing/quality strategy for a special strategic project
  • Performance and scalability (stress) testing
  • UI, usability and localization testing
  • Functionality and regression testing
  • Documentation testing including help, readme files, and product manuals
  • Identification, investigation, reporting and tracking bugs to closure
  • Configuration of hardware and software as required by test plans
  • Communication with software development and technical support staff in providing additional assistance in recreating issues
  • Working in a deadline driven environment collaboratively with the rest of the team through every step of the software development process
  • Providing progress reports on all assigned tasks as requested
 
Qualifications
  • Understanding of testing cycles, testing methodologies and testing processes
  • Experience with troubleshooting product problems
  • Extensive experience with client-server software and web applications configuration and deployment in Windows environments
  • Experience working with databases such as MS SQL and/or Oracle would be an asset
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills needed
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English OR French is mandatory
  • Must be able to work within tight deadlines and be adept at balancing shifting priorities and time management
  • Strong ability to prioritize work
  • Strong team player with excellent communication skills
  • A talent for breaking software
  • Self-directed, with a passion for delivering quality products to market
  • University degree, or equivalent post-secondary credentials in computer science or related fields
  • Software engineering certificate or degree an asset
 

MultiCorpora is a results driven and entrepreneurial company where people are valued and treated as human capital. We encourage our employees to get involved and we support them in reaching their career goals by offering them the opportunity to work autonomously. If you would like to work for a growing (international) organization that provides competitive compensation and excellent support for training and development, please email your resume to: hr@multicorpora.com. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.