Lead Test Engineer

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX :

The Lead Test Engineer is responsible for testing new and modified software and ensuring that it meets our high-quality standards at Arc’teryx. The work includes strategy, planning, and the execution of tests, using a variety of techniques including manual testing, load testing, accessibility testing, and test automation. You will help find, isolate, and report on bugs, and must be able to communicate information about quality and risk to your project team. You will also assist with developing and mentoring other test engineers and will support initiatives within the engineering guild at Arc’teryx. This is a senior role, on a people leader track, and is expected to be able to lead and inspire other team members directly or indirectly.

This role is primarily based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

This is a 10-month parental coverage contract at the time of posting.

Meet Your Future Team :

Test Engineers at Arc’teryx are embedded in cross-functional Business Technology product teams, working in an Agile manner on product and project development. They are also part of an Engineering Guild, as members of the broader group of Test Engineers in the Arc’teryx Technology division.

If you were in the Lead Test Engineer now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing :

• Leading the planning, development, and execution of tests on major projects with complex integrations and technical dependencies
• Working on complex test projects with institutional scope and diverse end users
• Leading test engineers by inspiring, mentoring, supporting, and training them
• Understanding and communicating the risks associated with a product and its development
• Developing a test strategy that guides testing for your team’s product or project
• Owning and understanding the integration of your team’s technology product into the broader application infrastructure
• Championing quality guidelines and standards (including Test Engineering best practices) and providing feedback to processes
• Ensuring the timely and thorough testing of hard to test systems, including back end testing, white box testing, and developing tests that can be planned and executed outside of the GUI.
• Writing automated regression tests for your assigned product, relying on the provided tooling and record / playback methods where applicable
• Working with extreme independence and showing an expertise that inspires and guides those around you
• Developing and maintaining test automation using the tools provided (including Tricentis Testim / TTA and Cypress)
• Supporting the Test Engineering Guild in initiatives, undertaking work that elevates and supports the engineering practice at Arc’teryx

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future :

Are you our next Lead Test Engineer?

$94,000 - $117,000 a year

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is CAD$94,000 - CAD$117,000 at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and / or training. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates with demonstrated expertise that is above job requirements or who bring exceptional directly transferable experience.

Please note that the range details above reflect the base pay only and does not include benefits that we offer.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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