We already service some of the world’s biggest retailers and serve massive volumes of customers and data online. Here are some of our impressive stats: 4,000,000,000+ hi-resolution images and files stored in our system, 18,000,000+ transactions processed by our system last year, 100,000,000+ images transferred at peak on a single day last year – all with 100% uptime! Scaling is in our blood.

Now we need to scale even more and we are ready to invest in our future so we can service even more customers and new markets. That’s where you come in. We need your help to work with our team to help build our next generation platform.

We owe it to our customers to build amazing software and that means recruiting remarkable Senior QA Analysts – like you.

Purpose:

The Senior QA Analyst serves as a quality assurance resource to monitor and evaluate the quality of deliverables for the solutions to ensure they meet the client requirements using PNI’s practices and standards.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develops and executes testing plans and strategies for deliverables which implement PNI’s processes, templates, best practices and standards to maximize reliability, functionality, and integrity while minimizing costs and cycle time.
• Develops test plans and strategies based the quality assurance strategy and plan.
• Takes direction and is able to work independently testing a product for flaws and digging into a problem until a reproducible set of steps for the root cause of a problem can be documented and handed off to development for fixing. Resolution testing of same.
• Leads push teams as required to ensure quality of a release and a fast, efficient, low-impact push process.
• Tracks bugs / issues and their fixes.
• Advises on the go/no-go decision for releases.
• Develops and maintains required documentation.
• Participates in the development of unit tests, integration tests, regression tests, acceptance testing.
• Monitors and acts on quality metrics.
• Mentors the team on testing and quality practices. 
• Provides mentorship to more junior team members in becoming better testers.
• Promotes test driven development and testing at the developer level.
• Encourages and supports continuous improvement.
• Provides technical advice, assessments and estimates to PM.
• Develops a strong working knowledge of products, services, and industry trends to select appropriate technologies to meet PNI and Client requirements.
• Works with the Business Analyst in the translation of business requirements into testing requirements.
• Initiates interaction with Enterprise Architects and Lead Developers to research and identify alternatives which will provide cost savings and/or increased operating efficiencies.
• Promotes team effectiveness.
• Communicates with all areas to ensure a smooth efficient process.
• Reports status to PM on a regular basis.
• Consults with others to solve problems when required.
• Identifies recurring quality issues and develops initiatives to address them. Acts as a driver for these initiatives.
• Acts as QA Managers eyes and ears within the teams to communicate bi-directionally the needs of PNI for Quality.
• Contributes and is owner of the QA Lore and Knowledgebase.

Experience & Skills Required:

• University degree or technical diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years software testing experience
• Experience in testing Internet-based applications. Familiar with .NET based websites.
• Understanding of Software Configuration Management processes and activities.
• Experience using test automation tools and preparing automation scripts.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing software quality metrics.
• Complete knowledge of testing methods
• IIS 5+, HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript and DHTML knowledge an asset
• Understanding of Web Services an asset.
• MS SQL Server knowledge and testing experience an asset.
• Read and understand Test Plans. Be able to create test plans and strategies for all sizes of projects.
• Experience with testing web sites and web applications a must; experience with retail web sites a definite bonus.
• Read, understand and follow test scripts. Must be able to help put together meaningful and complete test scripts based upon software flows and Test Plans. Must be able to maintain and update scripts for evolution cycle of the product.
• Take direction and then be able to work independently testing a product for flaws and digging into a problem until a reproducible set of steps for the root cause of a problem can be documented and handed off to development for fixing.
• Capable of handling the test process from planning through implementation for projects, leveraging and leading team members where necessary.
• Must be able to take problems found during QA process, analyze to determine target party for issue resolution and then facilitate investigation and solution with development and PM teams.
• Understanding of test automation tools and some experience with test automation implementation.
• Create reports and analysis of testing progress and results.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent reasoning, analysis and problem solving skills and the ability to document ideas clearly and concisely.
• Positive and upbeat attitude.

Please apply for this position by emailing your resume to jobs@vancouverjobs.ca with the position title noted in the subject field.

Qualifications

- Familiarity with software development cycle and testing methodologies.

- Understanding of how to write test cases, and interpret and analyze performance results.

- Good understanding of web technologies: HTTP, HTML, CSS, cookies, browsers, etc.

- Strong understanding of JavaScript methodologies and best practices.

- Strong understanding of the Linux operating system: the kernel, file systems, processes, sockets, package maintenance, and general Linux commands.

- Knowledge of load balancing/proxies, IP networking/troubleshooting.

- Ability to read packet capture files to diagnose problems.

- Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited institution.

Duties

- Gather, analyze, and interpret performance results.

- Create test plans, test cases, performance reports, log problem reports, and track progress.

- Execute tests at all phases of the release cycle including functional, load, and regression testing.

Competencies

- Willingness to learn and apply new concepts in a dynamic work environment.

- Strong interpersonal communication skills.

- Strong problem solving skills.

- Creativity and the ability to think outside the box.

- The ability to work in a flexible yet deadline-driven environment.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Respect for the importance of confidentiality.

Please apply for this position by emailing your resume to jobs@vancouverjobs.ca with the position title noted in the subject field.

Qualifications

- Familiarity with software development cycle and testing methodologies.

- Understanding of how to write test cases, and interpret and analyze performance results.

- Good understanding of web technologies: HTTP, HTML, CSS, cookies, browsers, etc.

- Strong understanding of JavaScript methodologies and best practices.

- Strong understanding of the Linux operating system: the kernel, file systems, processes, sockets, package maintenance, and general Linux commands.

- Knowledge of load balancing/proxies, IP networking/troubleshooting.

- Ability to read packet capture files to diagnose problems.

- Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited institution.

Duties

- Gather, analyze, and interpret performance results.

- Create test plans, test cases, performance reports, log problem reports, and track progress.

- Execute tests at all phases of the release cycle including functional, load, and regression testing.

Competencies

- Willingness to learn and apply new concepts in a dynamic work environment.

- Strong interpersonal communication skills.

- Strong problem solving skills.

- Creativity and the ability to think outside the box.

- The ability to work in a flexible yet deadline-driven environment.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Respect for the importance of confidentiality.

Please apply for this position by emailing your resume to jobs@vancouverjobs.ca with the position title noted in the subject field.

As we grow, now we require one Intermediate/Senior QA – Software Tester to provide system testing expertise to application development and maintenance projects. The prospective candidate requires a broad knowledge of web technologies, experience in development, SQL, maintenance and system testing of large applications, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to function within a team.

Responsibilities:

-   Design test cases according to the system requirements and quality management strategy

-   Perform various tests such as functional, security, integration, and performance testing

-   Report found issues through bug tracking system and effectively communicate test results

-   Complying with company established testing processes and procedures

Requirements:

-   5+ years experience in testing Enterprise web applications and client/server applications

-   5+ years experience in authoring and executing test plans and cases

-   Experience with test automation and defect tracking tools

-   Intermediate programming skills in SQL, HTML, Javascript, C#/.NET

-   Excellent oral and written communication skills

-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

-   Must be able to work under pressure and with multiple projects

-   Experience working with offshore development and quality assurance teams

-   Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Please apply for this position by emailing your resume to jobs@vancouverjobs.ca with the position title noted in the subject field.

Department:

Product Development

Closing Date:

Resumes will be reviewed as received; interviews scheduled accordingly. 

Work Location:

Victoria, BC

Position Overview

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst. Do you enjoy breaking software? Do you find problems and design flaws in everyday things? Are you the person who always notices when a door opens the wrong way or a switch is wired upside down? Do you believe that software should be intuitive to operate and pleasant to use?

The ideal candidate is passionate about automated software testing and has made this their chosen profession. Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative environment, this individual will enjoy the daily challenges associated with enterprise level software testing and a highly sophisticated customer base. A positive “can do” attitude and willingness to learn about our industry and customer requirements are essential, as well as a willingness to be a customer advocate. This individual must be an adept problem solver that goes beyond the obvious to develop effective solutions. This position will appeal to an individual that thrives in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment offering rich learning opportunities.

GenoLogics develops cutting edge data management products for the life sciences research industry. We develop solutions that matter. If you believe that software testing should be part of every sprint planning session, then we want to work with you. If the idea of testing complex, enterprise-grade, multi-tier software products gets you excited, then this is the place.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for defining, developing, documenting and automating API, systems and regression tests to uncover defects and improve the overall quality of our software
• Plan and build effective test environments with useful test data
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, information related to test planning, test execution, defect reporting and test results
• Thoroughly document and track issues which surface during the testing process
• Participate in shared learning with other team members, provide mentorship as appropriate
• Contribute ideas and suggestions in support of the QA Team’s goal of continuous improvement
• Work as a member of an Agile team to help plan sprints, identify test requirements, create test cases and develop test automation that supports the overall testing effort

Requirements:

Required

• Minimum two years Quality Assurance experience, preferably working with enterprise level software
• Minimum two years of scripting and test automation experience
• Experience with SQL and common database concepts
• Acquired knowledge and understanding of Linux and Windows environments

Desirable

• Experience with compatibility, acceptance, performance, load, term and/or integration testing 
• Experience with JAVA server applications (JBoss, Tomcat) and PostgreSQL or Oracle
• Experience with the design and implementation of partial or full testing automation
• Experience automating tests against REST, SOAP or other Web-based application APIs
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline

The GenoLogics Philosophy

The GenoLogics philosophy is that to build a great company, you must first and foremost be a great employer. This means creating a workplace that is both inspiring and rewarding – one with shared purpose and meaning. GenoLogics produces more than world-class software; we develop solutions to help advance the early detection, prevention and treatment of diseases such as cancer. To achieve this vision, we’ve created a flat, boundaryless team environment where communication is open and decision-making is transparent. It is the creativity, energy and savvy of our people that enables our success as an organization.

GenoLogics isn’t a job – it’s an experience. What makes the GenoLogics Experience unique is the opportunity to:

• Impact the success of a dynamic company
• Learn and grow through challenging work and a diverse professional development
• Surround yourself with bright, talented people selected for who they are, not only what they can do.

We are looking for a QA Release Manager to join our dynamic software development team in Richmond, BC. You will be a key part of our software development team, overseeing the entire software release process, designing and implementing test plans, building quality assurance and quality control processes, and removing bugs from the software. You will find strong growth opportunities, both technically and professionally.

Job Responsibilities

• Designing and executing manual and automated tests
• Gathering, analyzing and managing the test data
• Identifying the most appropriate testing approach for a feature/enhancement
• Logging outcomes and verifying test execution
• Ensuring tests comply with established standards and practices
• Producing test reports
• Debugging, in close collaboration with the rest of software development team
• Managing the efforts of other testers
• Liaising with various departments, teams, and managers of the development process to ensure timely delivery of products/updates
• Coordinate various resources, teams, and components to manage production cycle

Qualifications   

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience implementing manual and automated test plans
• Ability to organize and manage testing activities
• Understanding of test automation methodologies and testing tools
• Excellent debugging skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work individually and as a team member
• Detail oriented and meticulous
• Able to multitask and manage entire process of product release
• Knowledge of programming is an asset

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salaries and Bonus Structure
• Incentive Shares, Medical and Dental, Pension Plan, and Seniority Benefits
• A fun and challenging working environment.

Please apply for this position by emailing your resume to jobs@vancouverjobs.ca with the position title noted in the subject field.

Move Canada, home of Top Producer’s innovative and award-winning products, has been serving the real estate market in North America for many years. By designing and developing the best suite of products on the market, Move Canada is at the forefront of both the real estate and software development industries!

We are one of the largest software development companies in BC and we offer an exciting, challenging and fast-paced environment where talented professionals can prosper. If you have a resourceful “can-do” attitude and you’d like to join a successful and innovative high-tech company, we’d like to hear from you.

We have an opening for a SQA Analyst to join the company’s Software Quality Assurance team. The successful candidate will serve as a key hands-on contributor to manual test efforts. As an SQA Tester you will be responsible for estimation, creation and execution of test scripts within the application under test. You are highly productive, self-motivated, creative, and focused. You love to learn and embrace rapidly changing technologies. You seek out challenges and take calculated risks when appropriate and you are passionate about being part of a team that strives to create only the best software for our wide customer base.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review PRD, software requirement and design specifications by working closely with Product, Project and Development teams
• Review and feedback on test plans and testing coverage created by Developers according to available requirement documents
• Focus on software testability and usability. Act as the voice of customers
• Create new and modify existing test documentations based on new or updated specifications. Ensure that they are updated and maintained at all times.
• Execute both manual and automated test cases against the applications under test
• Review test execution results for success or failure, and report on findings
• Provide continuous reports on testing progress and status in the assigned testing projects
• Create defects and issues, monitor and update their status, and verify and regression test fixes during the entire software development life cycle
• Implement test automation solutions, and create or update automated testing scripts to maximize test coverage and efficiency
• Review the process, approaches and tools QA used for test design and execution. Work closely with QA and Development team to drive testing team’s ability to stay current
• Participate in collaborative team problem solving sessions

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with exposure to manual and scripted testing of web applications
• Computer Science Degree, Technical Diploma or related experience with software testing

• Expert in various testing skills and experiences in various QA methodologies, testing procedure, and testing tools and approaches
• Demonstrated ability to create new, and maintain and improve existing test documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Troubleshooting, project planning, time management, and team building skills
• Self-starter with ability to multitask and thrive in a dynamic environment
• Understand software development life cycle and software testing life cycle
• Solid knowledge of Windows Client operating systems, and browsers of IE and Firefox
• Conceptual familiarity with AJAX, CSS, JavaScript, Flash and other web technologies
• Basic SQL query experience (SELECT, JOIN)

• Basic knowledge of/familiarity with HTML, XML and JSON

• Familiarity with Quick Test Pro and other automation tools considered an asset
• Familiarity with Realtors and Real Estate Market, and Real Estate products considered an asset
• Familiarity with mobility OS, Device, and applications, e.g., iPhone, Android, and Blackberry, considered an asset
• Familiarity with defect tracking systems, e.g., TestTrack, considered an asset

Please apply for this position by emailing your resume to jobs@vancouverjobs.ca with the position title noted in the subject field.

Please apply for this position by emailing your resume to jobs@vancouverjobs.ca with the position title noted in the subject field.

The Role:
We are growing our QA Team and are looking for energetic and easy going people who have a good understanding of QA practices and are interested in expanding their existing QA skill set while working on exciting projects in an environment that fosters growth on both personal and career fronts. The candidate must be self motivated and capable of working independently and in a larger synergetic team setting. 

This is the right job for you if you are outgoing, attentive to detail, eager to learn new technologies and have what it takes to narrow down those hard to reproduce bugs! 

Job Description / Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work in a client-server environment where you will be required to use back end side to execute test cases
• Participate in Specifications Review, Test Planning, Creation and Execution of Test Cases using TestLog, Defect Reporting and Defect Verification using JIRA based on the Agile Scrum model
• Responsible for raising risks as early as possible in the System Development Life Cycle
• Analysis of complicated systems with many points of integration on a low level where you may be exposed to the code base
• Provide suggestions and take on extra responsibilities as the team grows
• Work on Automation of test cases and expand the test Automation coverage in a logical manner
• Documentation of information on Confluence WIKI

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in an environment with rapidly changing responsibilities and requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A good understanding of Agile Development and how QA is performed within an Agile Methodology
• Able to work independently and in a team setting
• Must be flexible in terms of working hours
• A basic understanding of MIME email format, mail headers, mail servers (SMTP and IMAP) and mail clients
• Basic Bash Script skills
• General understanding of domains and networking principles
• Ability to work as part of a self-organizing team in which you determine your tasks on a daily basis in co-ordination with coworkers rather than waiting for work to be assigned to you
• Quick learner who enjoys learning new technologies and is able to keep the big picture in mind during the testing of a system that integrates with other systems

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of Java, Tomcat, Exchange Server
• Comfortable working on Linux/Solaris and Windows Platforms (including Command Lines)
• Previous SQL experience
• Conceptualization of SVN
• Experience with tools such as JUnit /Selenium for Functional Automation

You are passionate about software quality and love using your investigative skills to discover issues that no one else has even thought about. Through comprehensive testing you will become a key contributor to building some of the coolest software around. Join our highly skilled team and combine your passion for leading edge technologies with an atmosphere that is fun and promotes personal growth.

Responsibilities:

In our fast-paced and collaborative environment, your significant knowledge and experience will enable you to:

• Review software requirements and design detailed test cases based on requirements ensuring sufficient coverage and correctness
• Thoroughly execute test cases using an understanding of the underlying technologies and software testing principles
• Communicate issues by creation of well-written detailed issue reports
• Create, configure and enhance test environment including lab setup and testing tools
• Design, maintain, and execute automated test scripts
• Collaborate with team through participation in team scrums or meetings
• Mentor less experienced members of the team

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent education
• Experience in testing commercial software and quality assurance
• Interest and knowledge of IP networking, VoIP, video/IP, network management and distributed applications
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and/or Agile Software Methodologies
• Advanced Windows and/or UNIX experience
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a passion for sharing new ideas in a dynamic environment

Experience working with one or more of the following would be a benefit:

• Experience with test automation and web automation tools such as Selenium
• Experience testing the performance of multi-tier distributed systems while simulating various loads
• Familiarity with Java or C++ programming
• Experience with writing SQL queries and with databases in general
• Knowledge of a defect tracking system such as Bugzilla or JIRA
• Use of source control system such as Subversion

Please apply for this position by emailing your resume to jobs@vancouverjobs.ca with the position title noted in the subject field.