ABOUT VIVID SOLUTIONS

Vivid Solutions is an innovative software development company dedicated to providing user-centered and cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients in the BC Government sector. We thrive on tackling complex problems and are passionate about helping people and businesses thrive by developing technology solutions that enable them to excel in their respective industries. With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Vivid Solutions boasts a wealth of knowledge, experience, and adaptability in an ever-changing technological landscape. Our value-driven and innovation-first mindset cements us as one of the leading custom software teams and drives us to produce top-tier products for our clients.

At Vivid Solutions, we believe that a motivated and fulfilled team contributes to our overall success. We are headquartered in Victoria BC, but welcome applications from candidates seeking remote work. We offer unique work experience that balances making a tangible impact with the continuous growth and stability that you seek, while our people-first culture fosters professional development and work-life balance. To learn more about what we offer, visit https://www.vividsolutions.com/.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst to join our technical team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing methodologies and a meticulous attention to detail. As a QA Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through comprehensive testing and analysis.

As a QA Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in our Agile development environment, working closely with both our team and BC Government clients to deliver functional and performant software solutions. Our QA Analysts create both manual and automated testing scenarios and proactively report on issues as well as recommended adjustments and solutions to enhance the overall quality of the software we deliver. You will enjoy working cross functionally in an Agile environment with the Vivid team and strategically with clients in navigating their specific requirements and delivering technology that appropriately meets their needs.

We work in an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect. In all the work that we do, we strive to bring equity and inclusion in our recommendations, designs, and behaviors. For this position, it is important that the candidate also aligns with these values.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with software developers, product managers and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and ensure adequate test coverage.
• Create and execute test plans, cases & scripts to thoroughly assess software functionality and performance and to ensure applications meet business requirements, system goals and fulfill end-user needs.
• Create manual and automated testing scenarios to ensure compliance with coding standards and expected functionality.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking tools like Jira.
• Participate in Agile or Scrum meetings, providing input on quality-related issues and status updates.
• Collaborate with software and systems personnel in engineering and application testing, such as system, unit, regression, load and user acceptance testing methods.
• Coordinate deployment of new development, improvements or corrections to ensure that quality, communication, documentation and training objectives are achieved.
• Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations or alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in enterprise software projects across the organization.
• Continuously enhance testing processes and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of software testing and QA experience, testing of both client/server, web-based and mobile applications.
• Experience successfully implementing and supporting enterprise applications.
• Experience testing cross-browser development applications (such as HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, Web Services, API testing, etc.).
• Strong knowledge and experience with testing methodologies (e.g., regression, smoke, acceptance, load and accessibility testing).
• Strong QA Automation Skills on industry standard commercial testing tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, JMeter, Postman).
• Diligent in writing test cases and documentation supporting manual and automated tests.
• Strong working knowledge of Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of TDD and BDD.
• Experience in Agile, Scrum, Continuous Integration and Delivery, Test-Driven Development and Application Lifecycle Management.
• IT experience in public sector environments is a plus.

YOU WILL…

• Bring energy, enthusiasm and a creative outlook to the table when solving problems and tackling challenges.
• Be innately driven, with a growth-focused mindset, and a strong desire to learn and improve.
• Default to curiosity in all aspects of your work and be receptive to feedback.
• Enjoy the challenge of working on multiple projects, across different industries and clients.
• Be resourceful and show initiative when untangling ambiguous project requirements.
• Take ownership of your work, doing what is needed without being asked, and following through.
• Use strong communication skills in both remote and in-person relationships.
• Believe in providing the best experience for your client from a delivery perspective.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & PERKS

• Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000
• Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental
• RRSP Matching
• Annual Sick Leave
• Personal Health & Wellness Benefits
• Professional Development support
• Profit Share Program
• Remote/Hybrid/In-Person

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

We are an equal-opportunity employer and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for employees from all walks of life. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability. We hire based on talent, and we're excited to hear what you will bring to our team!

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you don't meet all our requirements exactly or have taken a non-traditional professional path, we still want to hear from you! Use your cover letter to tell us about your unique experience - we strive to build a diverse team and recognize that skills are transferable.