Key Responsibilities At JSI, your responsibilities may include:

• Developing tools to interact with
  • Test Case management systems
  • Linux and windows vms
  • Jenkins
• Developing and expanding in house created test frameworks to interact with web and desktop applications
• Collaborating with manual testers and developers to identify gaps in the test automation workflow (cost/benefit analysis, complexity etc.)
• Managing timing and execution of automated regression runs
• Analyzing the results of automated regression runs and looking for trends in failures
• Tracking work in two week sprints following the Kanban model
• Participating in sprint planning and grooming
• Working with controlled, dedicated automation test environments, including troubleshooting

• Identifying defects and managing those defects through a bug tracking system (Azure)

• Partnering with development teams to reproduce defect scenarios and identify root causes

• Working with other members of the test team to:

  • Participate in regression testing

  • Prioritize areas for soak testing

  • Give feedback on feature testing shortfalls

  • Provide peer review for other testers

• Participating in feature development and planning meetings as a representative from the test team

• Advocating for quality

You might also find yourself:

• Creating and using internal tools and/or scripts to automate and optimize common tasks
• Learning about and applying cutting-edge technology
• Writing automated tests for web, desktop, and/or mobile applications

Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or related field
• University or College graduate or equivalent experience
• Has experience with test automation beyond record and playback
• Writes code and likes doing so
• Looks for opportunities to improve test automation tooling and code
• Familiar with best practices for test automation
• Ideally, has experience with:
  • Typescript
  • PowerShell
  • C#
  • Docker
  • SQL and NoSQL
  • UI Design (web and wpf)
  • Bash Scripting
• TestComplete or similar COTS automation tools
• Ideally, has working knowledge of Jenkins
• Ideally, has experience working with distributed systems
• Proficient at writing tests and has a passion to improve execution of tests in a large, distributed system
• Has a technical mindset, for example:
  • Uses AI for efficiency and productivity in daily tasks

  • Experienced with scripting or programming

  • Has built computers, tinkered with home network etc.

  • Is a 'power user'

  • Technical

  • Critical

  • Practical

  • Thinks like a tester

  • Creative
• Is satisfied by solving problems, not just the symptoms
• Has a tremendous desire and capacity to learn and actively seeks opportunities for growth
• Knows the difference between a road block and a hurdle
• Is well-organized and looks for ways to provide value
• Is passionate about software testing and quality
• Loves when things go right but derives tremendous satisfaction from finding meaningful issues
• Has a natural eye for consistency and detail but always keeps the big picture in mind
• Can independently troubleshoot and investigate issues that arise
• Looks for ways to automate and optimize common tasks
• Professional experience in software quality assurance
• Experience with VMWare, Kubernetes, Helm
• Experience with Jenkins
• Knowledge of the telecommunications industry, particularly telephony and networking

Requirements

• You must live within commutable distance of our Kanata, Ontario, Canada head office

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

• Eligible to obtain up to a top secret security clearance

How We Work

You will be expected to work in a remote/hybrid environment reporting to our Kanata, Ontario location 2 or more times per week.

About JSI

JSI is built on purpose, that of making a difference in the world.

Founded in 1979, this privately-owned technology company is the North American leader in designing and developing acquisition, collection and analysis solutions for law enforcement and intelligence communities.

With 4Sight – JSI's single, unified, product suite – customers can combine any number of disparate data sources into a highly intuitive, visually-focused platform. The result? JSI's customers spend less time working with data and more time seeing patterns, understanding trends, and gaining perspective (and making the world a safer place).

With over 400 employees and a strong, growing global presence in Canada, the U.S., Australia, and Germany, JSI is not only the dominant player in its industry, it is also known for its fun, high-performing, purpose-driven corporate culture.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), JSI will provide accommodation-accessible formats, and communication supports for the interview process upon request.