Associate software engineer Offres d'emploi - Calgary, AB

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and quality-focused Software Tester to evaluate software applications and ensure they function correctly, meet user requirements, and deliver a reliable user experience. The ideal candidate will have strong testing and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, document, and communicate software defects throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual and automated tests to verify software functionality and quality.
• Review requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to identify testing needs.
• Create and maintain test cases, test scenarios, test scripts, and testing documentation.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, usability, and exploratory testing.
• Identify, reproduce, document, and track software bugs and defects.
• Provide clear reproduction steps, expected results, actual results, and supporting evidence for reported issues.
• Retest resolved defects and perform regression testing after software updates.
• Validate software functionality against business and technical requirements.
• Perform cross-browser, cross-platform, and device testing when required.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to investigate and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate records of test results, defects, and testing progress.
• Participate in release testing and deployment validation activities.
• Support user acceptance testing and production validation when required.
• Monitor testing progress and communicate quality risks and concerns.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, tools, and documentation.
• Contribute to maintaining consistent software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of software testing and quality assurance principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience creating and executing test cases and test scenarios.
• Ability to identify, reproduce, and document software defects clearly.
• Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools.
• Understanding of functional, regression, integration, system, and exploratory testing.
• Basic knowledge of web technologies, APIs, databases, or SQL is beneficial.
• Familiarity with automated testing concepts and tools is beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and professionally.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple testing activities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Previous experience in software testing, QA, quality assurance, or a similar role.
• Experience creating and executing manual test cases.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Experience testing web, mobile, desktop, or other software applications.
• Experience performing functional and regression testing.
• Understanding of software development and release processes.
• Strong computer and digital skills.
• Ability to analyze requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.
• Ability to communicate testing results and technical findings clearly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable setup for remote work.
• Professional, analytical, dependable, and quality-focused attitude.
• English proficiency is required if the position involves working with English-speaking teams or technical documentation.

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