QA Technician

The Company :

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.

Our technologies are shaping the production and people-related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous - ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.

Hexagon's Mining division solves surface and underground mine challenges with proven technologies for planning, operations, and safety.

Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm : HEXA B) has approximately 24,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.5bn USD. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.

Purpose of Position :

As a QA Technician, you will be responsible for assisting with the testing of all development to ensure that new products and features meet the needed requirements as well as ensure that existing features remain stable and ready for use by customers. This role requires a technical understanding of Hexagon Teleop line of products and how to effectively test their functionality.

Major Areas of Responsibility :

• Monitor testing backlog
• Test new development to ensure it is stable and meets expectations / requirements
• Create and maintain a suite of test cases for product functionality and update this as required
• Create concise bug reports in bug tracking system
• Work closely with the software development team and communicate results to them effectively as required
• Ensure test results are documented, communicated, and made available for other team members (for example : JIRA, Test Rail)
• Carry out in-house and field testing of equipment and software as required
• Install, use, and maintain various testing equipment for the QA department
• As a member of the team participate in all workflows and activities
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Track progress and organize tasks using Jira.

Knowledge and Experience - Required :

• Post secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering or other technical field is required
• A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a QA / QC role
• Experience working in a software development environment
• Understanding of SDLC. Exposure to Scrum methodology and SAFe
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment would be considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A high level of personal drive, self-motivation, and adaptability to change.
• Communication skills including the ability to work effectively with individuals whose skill set differs from theirs(verbally and in writing) both technically and non-technically
• High attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Strong technical and computer skills Understanding of networking setups, especially WiFi
• Familiarity with programming languages
• Familiarity with Azure / Cloud

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working with software architecture for multiple components across multiple languages
• Experience with multiple operating systems - Linux, Unix, Windows
• Experience with testing / coding tools - Testrail, Jira, Git, Jenkins, or equivalents
• A background in a technical role within the software lifecycle
• Experience with modern DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure
• Experience in robotics, electronics, automation would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of or experience in the mining industry
• Programming and / or automated testing experience would be considered an asset
• Working knowledge of CAN Bus, Serial, and Ethernet protocols would be considered an asset

Travel :

• Occasionally travel to the Dowling office for technical discussions, testing, and project alignment.

Location - Required :

• Location : Sudbury Area or Nearby Cities

Join Hexagon Mining : Become a key member of a team that is dedicated to precision, adaptability, and innovation. Take the next step in your career with a company that values the contributions of its diverse workforce and fosters an environment of growth and learning.

How to Apply : To apply for the Senior Software Developer position, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your relevant experience and your suitability for this role at Hexagon Mining.

Hexagon is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.