Software Tester - International Service Delivery

Internal Job Title: Software Tester 
Job Type: Permanent FullTime
Job Location: Ottawa ON
Work Model: Hybrid

Position Summary

We are seeking a manual Software Tester to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications through comprehensive manual testing. This role involves designing test cases executing test plans identifying defects and collaborating with development teams and business analysts to enhance software quality. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of software testing methodologies test case creation and defect tracking tools.

Responsibilities

Test Planning &

• Develop maintain and execute test cases based on software requirements.
• Perform functional regression integration stress and performance and exploratory testing.
• Identify document and track defects using bug tracking tools.
• Validate fixes and ensure defects are resolved effectively.
• Participate in Customer Acceptance Testing
• Execute User Acceptance Testing with the clients and Local Service Providers

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with developers system developers system architects business analysts product owners and project managers to clarify requirements and improve test coverage.
• Participate in test review meetings and contribute to test strategy discussions.
• Provide clear and detailed defect reports and status updates to stakeholders.

Quality Assurance & Best Practices

• Ensure adherence to testing best practices and software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Identify potential risks and recommend improvements to enhance software reliability.
• Assist in maintaining and improving testing documentation.

Qualifications :

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification is preferred.

Technical Concepts & Methodologies

• Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle).
• Experience with different types of testing (functional regression smoke UI/UX etc..
• Knowledge of API testing using tools like Postman JMeter and SoapUI (optional but beneficial).
• Good understanding of SQL

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with crossfunctional teams.

Experience

• 37 years of experience in manual software testing.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools

Technical Environment

• Test Management Tools: JIRA XRAY Confluence TestRail HP ALM.
• Defect Tracking Tools: JIRA
• Browsers & Platforms: Windows macOS iOS Android.
• Version Control: Git Artifactory Bamboo
• Build Tools: Artifactory Bamboo Jenkins
• Databases: Oracle Postgres

Mandatory Requirements

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

Additional Information :

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals including women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities visible minorities and members of the 2SLGBTQ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotion compensation benefits training and development. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive barrier free selection process we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.

At CBN we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each employee brings to our organization and we are committed to maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and success and we strive to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime