Software QA Analyst

Career Opportunity

We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Software QA Analyst to join our software group who gets an immense amount of pleasure from seeing their services enable their team to achieve amazing quality - quickly. Our Ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of related experience and formal training in software development from a recognized college or university and/or significant relevant industry experience.

Explore GeoSpectrum’s Story

GeoSpectrum Technologies is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures state of the art underwater acoustic components, transducers and integrated end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. GeoSpectrum is known for its innovation and designing leading-edge products.

With clients across ocean science, defence and homeland security, and oil and gas industries, we’re proud of delivering reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers.

GeoSpectrum was founded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and continues to grow after three decades of engineering. Our company’s core values are woven into the fabric of our work, commitment to employee engagement, and client service.

Responsibilities:

• Determine test approach and define test specifications for sonar applications.
• Execute tests on both simulated/emulated test environments and fully integration sonar systems.
• Review of requirements / specifications for testability and collaborate with Product Owner and Stakeholders to create product acceptance criteria.
• Contributing to defining and implementing automated tests and a strong interest in further developing skills for this.
• Report test results and recommendations to improve software programs based on these results.
• Collaborate with developers on root cause analysis of issues that arise throughout the SDLC.
• Participate in the preparation and support of customer acceptance processes.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years in either software development or software testing / quality assurance roles.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in defining functional test specifications, test execution and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, root cause analysis skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to meet objectives with passion, ingenuity, and integrity.
• Preferably experienced in implementing automated tests.
• Preferably experienced with programming languages such as Java, Python and C++, Linux/Unix, as well as code reviews.
• Experience in signal processing concepts and terminology is a big plus, as well as experience testing in a simulated environment.

Clearances:

• All candidates must be eligible to apply for, and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances.

Our Culture & Benefits

At GeoSpectrum, we take pride in fostering a workplace that is based on professional relationships, innovation, continuous improvement, and agility. Our employees work together in a collaborative, cross-functional approach. Enjoy having fun at work? Our social community is next to none! Our leadership team encourages our people to contribute their ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Work-life balance with core hours.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee-Family Assistance Program.
• Group Plan Benefits.
• Virtual Healthcare.
• RRSP matching.
• Corporate Discounts and perks.
• Career development opportunities.
• Monthly social activities.
• Professional Development and training.
• Free on-site parking.

GeoSpectrum is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. GeoSpectrum encourages applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

Apply Today

While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at jobs@geospectrum.ca.