Job Description

Giatec Scientific Inc. (Giatec) is seeking an Intermediate Quality Assurance (QA) and Automation Specialist to join our SmartMix team to build the next generation of our web solutions. As an Intermediate QA and Automation Specialist, you will be a key part of our development team. You will be collaborating with your team as well as other teams to develop first class, usable, reliable solutions that serve our customers.
The work location for this role is in Ottawa, and we are open to remote candidates. Our preference would be a candidate who can work in a hybrid environment both remotely and in person.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in executing the testing strategy for our web application.
• Work as part of a software development team, ensuring that quality and usability goals are being met.
• Embedded in a software development team as the quality advocate bringing the quality mindset to the team.
• Participate in and contribute to software design, validation, and release activities.
• Participate in Agile development practices as part of the SDLC.
• Contribute to establishing and communicating metrics about quality and overall product health.
• Own the testing strategy and effort of a feature from requirements definition through its release.
• Contribute to our automation effort and other quality best practices within the Software Team.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years in test plan development and execution for enterprise web solutions
• A Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science /Software Engineering or equivalent
• Strong functional testing skills from a customer perspective
• Detail-oriented individual with the ability to adapt the level of detail required according to the problem.
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Core knowledge of software quality validation and verification techniques
• Hands on experience using and developing automated testing frameworks like Cypress, PyTest, Selenium, Karma, Robot (an asset).
• Experience with test case management and quality process improvements (an asset)
• Scale, performance and stability testing experience (an asset)

ABOUT GIATEC: Giatec Scientific Inc. (Giatec) is a global company bringing smart testing technologies and real-time data collection to the forefront of every jobsite to revolutionizing the construction industry and reduce concrete\xe2\x80\x99s carbon footprint. Giatec\xe2\x80\x99s suite of hardware & software products leverages AI and Internet of Things (IoT) and delivers wireless concrete sensors, mobile apps, and advanced non-destructive technologies (NDT) that drives innovation throughout concrete\xe2\x80\x99s lifecycle.
Giatec technology has helped over 10,000 projects in 85 plus countries worldwide meet their construction targets on time, and this number is quickly growing. We have also been recognized by numerous organizations as one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s fastest growing companies for three years running!
At Giatec, we fundamentally believe that attracting and keeping smart and talented people is a key to our success. We are looking for creative and passionate people to join our rapidly expanding team.
Team up with us and reshape your future!
TO APPLY: Do you have some of these skills but maybe not all? We still encourage you to apply as we would love to review your unique application and learn more about you! Please send your cover letter and resume to us indicating why you believe you would be a good fit for this role.
At Giatec, we know that diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belongingness are critical to our success. We believe that employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences strengthen our workplace culture, boost our creativity, and help us to revolutionize the concrete industry.
Giatec is dedicated to creating a barrier-free environment starting with the hiring process. If you require any special accommodation or support during the recruitment process, please indicate in your email to us.