MPLOYR / British Columbia

[full-time] Test Analyst at TP Systems Ltd.

2008-10-24 16:44:16

Location: Victoria
URL: http://www.tpsystems.com/careers/opportunities.asp

Description:

Job Type: PermanentContract
Schedule: Full Time
Number of Positions: 3
Years of Experience: 4

Position Overview
Our client, a major BC Organization is seeking three quality assurance analysts to work in setting up centralized testing environment and execute testing operations during each phase of SDLC.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Define requirement and tailor criteria for testing process
• Interview stakeholders to determine individual requirements
• Design new hybrid process for testing and document Testing Process Guidelines.
• Document, define and identify Roles and Responsibilities Matrix
• Identify requirements and conduct training and develop course materials.
• Develop Testing Continuous Improvement Plan
• Create core functionality automated test scripts
• Conduct regression testing, stress testing and also use automated test scripts.

Skills and Experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in technical and functional testing.
• Experience working as a test architect defining standards and the minimum outcomes for specific technical and functional testing.
• Good verbal and written communication

To apply for this position please follow the link below
http://www.tpsystems.com/careers/opportunities.asp

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[full-time] Software Tester Int. to Snr. Victoria, BC Permanent at Tammy Robertson

2008-09-17 13:42:09

Location: Victoria
URL: http://www.globaltech.bc.ca

Description:

Software Tester Int. to Snr. Victoria, BC Permanent
Relocation costs covered Position Summary
The Software Tester is responsible for the execution of all software testing prior to release into production. The Software Tester will ensure that all documentation regarding application and software testing has been completed in compliance with the P&P. Currently testing is done manually and your role will be to lead the company into Automated testing.
Responsibilities
• In the test environment, the software tester is responsible for the creation and execution of all software testing prior to release into production.
• Summarizes and documents test results, forwards results to supervisor.
• Ensures that all documentation regarding application and software testing has been completed in compliance with P&P.
• Responsible for maintaining documentation for product completeness.
• Makes suggestions/contributions to the overall improvement of the QA department’s software testing/quality process
• Works closely with other departments to ensure quality software is maintained.
Requirements
• Several years of experience creating test plans, documenting results, using automated test tools
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; and the ability to perform under pressure
• Well developed oral and written communication skills
• Well developed analytical and creative processing skills

To apply: Please send your resume as a word doc with SW tester VICTORIA in subject line to Trobertson@globaltech.bc.ca.

STATE your salary expectations please

And a daytime number if possible please?

We will call you with client details

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[full-time] Quality Commander at GenoLogics Life Sciences Software

2008-08-21 03:56:57

Location: Victoria
URL: http://genologics.com

Description:

Position: Quality Commander
Company: GenoLogics Life Sciences Software
Date Posted: August 20, 2008
City: Victoria

Job Description:

Quality Commander, GenoLogics Life Sciences Software
Victoria, BC – where technology is the #1 industry

What You Do
We are looking for a Quality Commander.
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? If so, then you might be a Quality Commander.

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 iteration 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. If you know the difference between functional and regression testing, and you have strong opinions about the best ways to automate each, then we should talk.

About the Quality Assurance Team
Our talented quality assurance team consists of 7 QA staff, working together to self-organize their efforts. We use an iterative development process that closely involves both Product Management and QA through daily stand-up meetings, customer feedback sessions and team-wide test days. We run quarterly Hack-Days where everyone in the company is free to develop whatever they want (we even have prizes). We put a lot of time and money into developing our team through regular training sessions, a generous book budget, and our annual “GenoPalooza” event.

What else?
47” flat screen TV * Wii * casual dress * lounge area * indoor bike racks * full gym * basketball * foosball * darts * cafeteria * pop, juice, coffee (and often, beer) * fresh organic fruit every week * awesome Victoria, BC – twice named the best city in the Americas since 2000 (relocation assistance available)

Response Information:

Interested?
Email cover letter and resume to careers@genologics.com.

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[full-time] QA/Testers (Data Communications) at BeyondTech Solutions Inc.

2008-08-01 08:24:04

Location: Vancouver
URL: http://beyond-tech.com

Description:

Position: QA/Testers (Data Communications)
Company: BeyondTech Solutions Inc.
Date Posted: July 31, 2008
City: Lower Mainland

Job Description:

Opening(s): 2 Contract Positions
Location: Lower Mainland, Vancouver, (BC)
Hourly Rate: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience
Start Date: ASAP

Scope of work/responsibilities:

We are currently seeking two QA/Testers to join our client’s QA Team. As a member of the Data Networks division you must have strong technical skills and hands on experience with the setup/testing of networking, wireless and/or telephony products. Candidates will work on and provide advanced test solutions to measure the performance capabilities and limitations of our client’s latest products, services, and test equipment used to develop and analyze cutting-edge Internet technologies (i.e. converged internet & services such as VoIP and IPTV). Individuals will: 1) Analyze functional requirements and customer use scenarios in order to design test procedures which verify that product quality meets company standards; 2) Design test bed architectures using the industry’s most sophisticated and powerful carrier and access routers; 3) Implement test software that is incorporated into automated test suites for functional and regression testing; 4) Develop and execute detailed test plans and validation procedures; and 5) Troubleshoot, characterize and report product variances from requirements in order to improve product quality, reliability and performance – ultimately leading to an improved product experience for our customer.

Required skills/qualifications:

The successful candidates will have 2+ years of experience testing network/telephony equipment and be skilled in scripting languages such as TCL/TK, Perl, UNIX shell, etc. Furthermore, candidates will have experience with automation/validation tools ideally from the IBM Rational Suite. Strong knowledge of internet protocols such as TCP/IP, IGMP, MLD, DHCP, PPPoX and/or experience with router/switch architecture would be beneficial. Individuals will have a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and QA best practices; a positive, proactive approach to problem solving; and possess excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Response Information:

Interested applicants please apply online:
www.beyond-tech.com/scripts/profile.asp
Job Ad ID: QA/TESTER_2008-07-29_75

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[full-time] QA Team Lead at Absolute Software Corporation

2008-06-13 00:35:14

Location: Vancouver
URL: http://www.absolute.com

Description:

Position: QA Team Lead
Company: Absolute Software Corporation
Date Posted: June 12, 2008
City: Vancouver

Job Description:
QA Team Lead

Break free from tradition and join this innovative and fast paced environment. Our corporate office is situated in the financial district of downtown Vancouver, BC. Our team is currently 230 people strong and growing. Absolute currently has 1.6 million computer security subscriptions under management, annual revenue growth in excess of 100% and positive cash flow with growth in excess of 300% year-over-year.

Absolute Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) is the leader in Computer Theft Recovery, Data Protection and Secure Asset Tracking™ solutions. Absolute Software provides organizations and consumers with solutions in the areas of regulatory compliance, data protection and theft recovery. The Company’s Computrace® software is embedded in the BIOS of computers by global leaders, including Dell, Fujitsu, Gateway, HP, Lenovo and Panasonic, and the Company has reselling partnerships with these OEMs and others, including Apple and Toshiba.

Job Description
Based in Vancouver, B.C. the QA Team Lead will be responsible for leading a team through all phases of a project, ensuring the quality and successful delivery of all project deliverables. The position is responsible for planning the test effort, organizing the test team, and tracking the progress of the test effort. The QA lead is also responsible for training and developing their team members.

Key Responsibilities:
• Drive the creation and signoff of the project test plan including risk analysis, test strategy, and test scope.
• Review PRDs, Product requirements/specifications, and other technical documentation to ensure testability and completeness.
• Ensure proper test coverage while making efficient use of resources.
• Provide task estimations, and determine QA project task/resource schedule.
• Execute test plan. Determine when test cases are executed, and report key metrics and test results to the project team.
• Drive bug triage meetings. Inform team of possible risks, and make strategic decisions to keep projects moving forward.
• Help develop and improve SQA process and standards. Educate others on QA best practices.
• Coach and develop team members. Hold regular meetings with direct reports and chart out a development path. Provide regular feedback on performance.
• Ensure defect reports and test cases adhere to standards.
• Collaborate closely with Development, Program Management, and Support to analyze and resolve issues.

Required Skills & Experience:
• 6+ years of QA experience, 3+ years proven experience in coaching and developing team members
• Expertise in creating comprehensive test plans. Experience recognizing and mitigating risk.
• Thorough understanding of test metrics- gathering, reporting, and interpreting their meaning.
• In-depth knowledge of SDLC, particularly with agile development.
• In-depth knowledge of QA processes and test lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of Windows O/S and SQL Server 2000 or later versions.
• Strong knowledge of Web and network technologies
• Solid understanding of requirement (use cases) and design documentation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills

Assets:
• Expertise with MS Project
• Expertise testing SAAS or Enterprise-class software system
• Familiarity with BIOS and PC Hardware
• VSTS or source code management software experience
• Experience with Industry standard test automation, test and defect management tools.
• Familiarity with MAC, Unix O/S and file systems
• Programming/scripting experience
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with team members, developers and project managers

Education:
• A diploma or degree in computer technology or related discipline

Response Information:
For additional details on Absolute Software please visit us at www.absolute.com

If your skills, experience and education have prepared you for success in this position and you would like to join our team, send your resume with covering letter to absolutejobs@absolute.com

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[full-time] Senior QA Software Tester at Absolute Software Corporation

2008-06-13 00:33:46

Location: Vancouver
URL: http://www.absolute.com

Description:

Position: Senior QA Software Tester
Company: Absolute Software Corporation
Date Posted: June 12, 2008
City: Vancouver

Job Description:
Break free from tradition and join this innovative and fast paced environment. Our corporate office is situated in the financial district of downtown Vancouver, BC. Our team is currently 230 people strong and growing. Absolute currently has 1.6 million computer security subscriptions under management, annual revenue growth in excess of 100% and positive cash flow with growth in excess of 300% year-over-year.

Job Description
Based in Vancouver, B.C. the Senior QA Software Tester will bring extensive QA and technical expertise to test our Computrace® product and other business applications developed with the latest technologies from Microsoft. In addition to writing and executing advanced level test cases, the successful candidate will be responsible for specialized testing covering the one or more areas of: security, system performance, database testing, network/protocol analysis, installation/configuration, and/or automation development.

Key Responsibilities:
• Take an active role in the creation of the project test plan including risk analysis, test strategy, and test scope. Provide task estimates and test status reports.
• Review PRDs, Product requirements/specifications, and other technical documentation to ensure testability and completeness.
• Create and maintain test cases, test scripts with emphasis on modularization and automation
• Execute tests on Windows and Mac Platforms according to test plan; Identify and record descriptive defects
• Perform specialized testing
• Develop and utilize automated test tools to increase efficiency and test coverage
• Collaborate closely with Development, Program Management, and Support to analyze and resolve issues.
• Help develop and improve SQA process and standards. Educate others on QA best practices.
• Act as a quality assurance advocate on an ongoing basis to communicate and educate others on QA best practices; mentor junior team members

Required Skills & Experience:
• 5+ years of experience testing Enterprise class software in a Client/Server or Web environment.
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance with exposure to Security, Performance, Database, and Web testing
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, Windows O/S, and SQL Server 2000 or later versions.
• Experience with TSQL and Stored Procedures
• Strong knowledge of Web and network technologies
• Advanced test plan and test case writing skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent understanding of SDLC and quality processes
• Intermediate programming skills
• Experience with Industry standard test automation, test and defect management tools.

Assets:
• Familiarity with BIOS and PC hardware
• Familiarity with MAC, Unix O/S and file systems
• Familiarity with VMWare
• Data encryption and software security testing experience
• Globalization testing experience
• Intermediate C#/.NET programming or scripting experience
• VSTS or source code management software experience
• Leadership experience

Education:
• A diploma or degree in computer technology or related discipline

Response Information:
For additional details on Absolute Software please visit us at www.absolute.com

If your skills, experience and education have prepared you for success in this position and you would like to join our team, send your resume with covering letter to absolutejobs@absolute.com

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[full-time] Junior QA at Go Recruitment

2008-06-10 22:09:07

Location: Vancouver
URL: http://www.gorecruitment.com

Description:

Position: Junior QA
Company: Go Recruitment
Date Posted: June 10, 2008
City: Vancouver

Job Description:

Our client enables Global 2000 firms to increase revenues and profits by building advocacy and dramatically reducing customer defection. As the global leader in Customer Experience Management our client’s software solutions help organizations continually improve their ability to deliver on the customer promise by delivering up-to-the-minute, front-line customer experience information to their key decision-makers.

They pair excellence in technology with a firm dedication to developing their people.

The Quality Assurance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the software solutions meet client’s business and technical requirements, to ensure our quality standards are met, and to ensure our quality standards are continually improving.

The role will require the successful candidate to:

• Write and execute test plans, test scripts
• Report project status to project team members

Education and Experience

• Computer Science Degree, Diploma or equivalent experience
• 1 year in software testing and quality assurance
• 1+ years experience in a Web Development environment
• Familiar with all aspects of the software development life cycle
• Familiar with change control processes

Skills Required
• Experience with automated testing tools
• Software development experience considered an asset.

Skills
• Honest, mature and enthusiastic team player.
• Relentless in the pursuit of details with an understanding of the overall picture.
• Excellent communication skills
• Independent self starter – who is highly motivated with a proactive attitude.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Highly organized with an ability to multitask.

Response Information:

Please forward your resume and cover letter to: maryann@gorecruitment.com Please include the job title in the subject line of your e-mail.

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[full-time] Team Lead, Quality Assurance at Rocket Gaming Systems

2008-06-09 05:58:47

Location: Vancouver
URL: http://www.areyougame.ca

Description:

Position: Team Lead, Quality Assurance – JP-2008-BC-0104
Company: Rocket Gaming Systems
Date Posted: June 8, 2008
City: Vancouver

Job Description:

Rocket Gaming Systems – Where the Sky is not the Limit!

Place your Bets! On Rocket.

Not much of a gamble, really. Because, when you place your bets on Rocket, you’ll hit the career jackpot!

Rocket’s been launching careers since 1996. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, over 100 employees in the Downtown Vancouver Rocket site collaborate on designing and developing Rocket’s products for sale to casinos in the US.

Simply put, Rocket develops games that are played on slot machines, and a system that enables players to compete against each other through a nationwide, high-speed broadband telecommunications network. For instance, players in a casino in Washington State may, at any given time, be playing against others in a casino in Texas. The excitement builds as players in multiple casinos participate in the same game, competing against each other for wide-area progressive jackpots. Since 1996, the Rocket Gaming Network has paid out over $7 billion in jackpot prizes!

JP-2008-RGS-BC-0104 – QA Team Lead

You are considered one of the most effective QA Leads in the field. You are first and foremost a project lead, able to guide a team of QA professionals through all phases of a project, and ensuring the quality and successful delivery of all project deliverables.

In this exciting role, you will be planning the test effort, organizing the test team, and tracking the test effort’s progress, as well as training and developing your team members. You have expertise in creating comprehensive test plans, and in recognizing and mitigating risk. You have a thorough understanding of test metrics, and a background in providing technical support in troubleshooting configuration, application data, and user related problems. You have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships, an understanding of current business objectives, as well as the ability to anticipate the needs to meet those goals with sound business judgement.

You bring 3 – 5 years of QA experience to the table, along with proven experience in coaching and developing team members to achieve their goals.

Response Information:

To apply, please go to our website www.areyougame.ca

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[full-time] Software Tester at Ventyx Software Inc. (formerly MDSI)

2008-06-05 00:06:09

Location: Richmond
URL: http://www.ventyx.com

Description:

Position: Software Tester
Company: Ventyx Software Inc. (formerly MDSI)
Date Posted: June 4, 2008
City: Richmond

Job Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY: To enhance and create test cases and test suites. A significant part of the role is to execute test procedures and document the results confirming software product functionality and integrity

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS:

Under the guidance of your department manager, you are responsible for:

Execution of tests to validate product functionality, usability, and overall quality
Creation of test cases based upon requirements and standard test case templates
Estimating effort for work packages prior to test execution start
Recording the duration of work packages and test execution times
Documenting risks to schedule and test execution
Adhering to schedules established within work packages
Evaluating test results against system requirement
Reporting all defects and unexpected results via MDSI’s issue tracking tool
Tracking issues to resolution throughout the test phase
Escalating issue resolution as appropriate.
Test Report preparation
Being part of the team and assisting / communicating with the team members.

Generating weekly status reports to the department manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY REQUIRED:

3-5 years experience in software testing
Experience in testing complex software applications in a UNIX or Windows environment
Knowledge of Database systems specifically Oracle PL/SQL
Experience creating test scripts utilizing one or more of the following: PERL, UNIX Script, JavaScript, or HTML
Experience developing test suites, test cases and test reports
Experience presenting test results to a wide audience
Knowledge of OO development methodologies
Experience in Software Life cycle controls
Understanding of test case automation methodology
Capable of executing test cases independently
Capable of reviewing test cases and suites for coverage and content
Assists developers in reproducing problems found during testing

Ability to understand the intended system function by reading specifications

BEHAVIORS:

Leads by example; seeks opportunities and has a positive outlook, does not seek to blame or deflect
Verbal and written English communication – professional, clear and understood by others the first time, able to adjust style according to situation
Takes initiative to pursue issue resolution or suggest ideas and improvements
Cooperation/Teamwork – conveys a sense of teamwork, respectful of others, seeks to work towards a common goal
Dependable and delivers a consistent good standard of work
Works diligently at achieving results and able to ‘own’ a problem so that results are achieved
Open to accepting views or recommendations of others in order to achieve successful results for the customer and Ventyx

Promotes and displays knowledge-sharing behaviors; seeks to improve knowledge sharing

EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelors’ degree or college diploma in Computer Science or Engineering
TRAVEL REQUIRED: None
REPORTS TO: Test Manager
SUPERVISES: Does not supervise other employees
WORKS WITH: Other testers, Test Manager
WORK LOCATION: Richmond
STATUS: Regular full time

Response Information:

If you meet the specified qualifications and are interested in a career with Ventyx email your resume by clicking on Apply Now below with the job title in the subject line.

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[full-time] GIS Software Tester at Safe

2008-04-13 00:27:19

Location: Surrey
URL: http://www.safe.com

Description:

Would you like to work with latest technologies in the GIS industry? Do you have a passion for problem solving? Do you have a desire to work in a dynamic, creative, challenging environment where your fellow team mates are striving for excellence? Are you looking to build a career with a team that recognizes the importance of work/life balance and celebrates its successes as a group? Are you looking to work at a company that invests in an employee’s health and well being by providing on site fitness and recreation facilities? If so, Safe Software may be the company for you.

Spatial data is everywhere: web mapping servers, navigation systems, personal GPS, and even the next generation of cellular phones. Safe Software produces the technology that unlocks data from the world-leading spatial data producers like government, military, and utility companies for use in new killer apps including Google Maps, Google Earth, and Microsoft Virtual Earth.

We have been shipping our FME® product to customers worldwide for well over a decade, and have become the world’s leading supplier of translation and transformation software. Our technology provides connectivity between products from companies such as Autodesk, Bentley, ESRI, Google, Intergraph, MapInfo, Microsoft, and Oracle. Demand for solutions based on Safe Software’s technology is exploding creating exciting new opportunities for the right people to join our team.

The Role

As a GIS Software Tester, you will be central to Safe Software’s effort to maintain a very high quality standard for its products. You will be involved in working closely with development team members while performing manual testing, preparing test documentation and statistics reports, and filing defect reports. Based on your findings, you will help coordinate the defect resolution process and will be responsible for configuring and updating test environments. Together with the development teams and product management, you will help to ensure high quality projects are delivered on time.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have qualifications in both GIS and computer science.

- Knowledge of fundamental GIS concepts – Experience with CAD and GIS products such as Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D, Bentley MicroStation. ESRI ArcGIS, Google Earth, Intergraph GeoMedia, MapInfo Professional, Microsoft Virtual Earth, and GE Smallworld. – Expertise on multiple platforms such as Windows, Linux, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX or Mac OS X. – Familiarity with scripting and programming languages. – Exceptional attention to detail. – Strong written and verbal communication skills and highly effective interpersonal skills. – Excellent analytical and problem solving skills to help you get to the root of problems by gathering all the necessary technical information. – Strong organizational skills. – Ability to learn quickly and understand the balance between working independently and relying on the expertise of others.

Desired Experience

- Experience with spatial databases (Oracle Spatial, ArcSDE or Geodatabase) and SQL. – Experience in software testing or knowledge of software testing processes and methodology. – Previous programming experience. – Experience with automation and performance testing especially with SilkTest. – Experience with FME Workbench.

Sounds great, how do I apply?

We invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity by sending your resume and cover letter by e-mail to careers@safe.com. Alternatively, you may also fax your resume to 604-501-9965 Attention: Director of Human Resources. No telephone calls please. All resumes will be treated as confidential. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For additional information about life at Safe Software, please visit our website at http://www.safe.com/aboutus/careers/lifeatsafe.php.

We look forward to meeting you!

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