Software Tester - N.A. Service Delivery

Company Description

Internal Job Title: Software Tester
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Location: 18 Auriga Drive, Ottawa ON
Work Model: Hybrid

Position Summary

As a manual Software Tester in our North American Driver and Vehicle Service Delivery group, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our suite of solutions for driver identification and vehicle information systems. 

What We Can Offer You

• Compensation: We seek long term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:  
  • An industry leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees, 
  • Best-in-class health, medical and life insurance benefits;  
  • Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and
  • Very progressive fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family.  
• Career: As a knowledge-based organization we will provide you with a wealth of learning opportunities and challenging work that will grow your knowledge, skills and abilities. At CBN, we encourage and empower our employees to chart their own career path, putting you in control of your future.   
• Culture: Personal character is the foundation of our culture. CBN’s 7 Core Principles shape and guide our behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. Equity, diversity and inclusivity are important to us as an organization, and we are committed to fostering and developing a work environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. 

Job Description

What You Will Do

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business analysts to understand project requirements and verify they are met.
• Participate in test environment setup and data preparation activities.

Test Planning and Execution

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for both new and existing software applications.
• Perform manual testing to identify defects, inconsistencies, and usability issues in web and mobile applications.

Defect Management

• Document and report defects, issues, and test results using designated bug tracking tools.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure software updates do not introduce new bugs.

Exploratory Testing

• Perform exploratory testing to identify unexpected issues and usability concerns.
• Monitor errors in the system and discuss them with colleagues.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and testing methodologies.
• Analyze customer requests and maintain contact with test managers.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field) or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience
• ITSQB certification is an asset
• Knowledge of the following:
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Software testing methodologies and quality assurance processes
  • Agile development methodologies
• 4+ years of manual testing experience

Technology

• O/S: Linux, Windows
• Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL, Oracle
• Tools: JIRA, SoapUI (or any web testing tool)

Soft Skills and Characteristics

• Critical thinking skills
  • Analytical skills, problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
  • Communication, teamwork and collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Organization and time management skills

Mandatory Requirements

• Language: Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) personal security clearance

Additional Information

CBN designs and develops industry leading solutions for the following domains: Border Security, Civil Identity, Driver Identification and Vehicle Information, Currency and Excise Control, and Lottery and Charitable Gaming. To learn more, visit www.cbnco.com.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited is committed to achieving a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, people with disabilities and Aboriginal people. Canadian Bank Note Company Limited is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.  

If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.