Job Description

Worker Sub-Type: Student (Fixed Term)

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Today, BlackBerry\xc2\xae is a transformed company. We\xe2\x80\x99re no longer about the smartphone, what we once did for smartphones is what we\xe2\x80\x99re now doing for Enterprise of Things (EoT) \xe2\x80\x93 envisioning, enabling and securing new forms of communication that are connecting the business world in extraordinary new ways. We have the most complete and advanced end-to-end solutions to enable EoT, and our ideas lead the way in the hottest markets like cybersecurity, SaaS, neural networks and autonomous vehicles.

Today our software is trusted by the world\xe2\x80\x99s most important organizations, including all of the G7, 16 of the G20, NATO, financial firms, healthcare providers and educational institutions. BlackBerry technology is further embedded in millions of \xe2\x80\x98things.\xe2\x80\x99 You can find BlackBerry in smart watches, medical devices, cars, trains, robots, smart meters, TV broadcast equipment, wind turbines, hydroelectric plants, pilot training simulators, mail-sorting machines and, of course, tablets and smartphones just to name a few.

Location: Waterloo, ON

Length of Term: 4 or 8 Months

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of the Product Security Capability Development team, the student will be involved in the design, implementation and execution of automated test cases that assist in the verification and validation of product functionality. In this role, the student will learn about security tools while creating test cases using Robot Framework, a keyword driven test framework, and Selenium.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Verify software functions according to specifications, user requirements, problem reports, and other appropriate documentation

Develop automated tests as well as execute system level manual tests against the software the team developers

Develop, execute and maintain automated test tools/scripts

Create and maintain test plans and other documents to assist in the testing process

Investigate and debug issues found during the design and execution of the tests

Contribute to team deliverables through involvement in our agile scrum development process

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent

Experience authoring/maintaining test artifacts, defect tracking, and debugging, preferably within a Windows environment.

Experience with scripting languages such as Python and shell

Some familiarity with database design and SQL

Knowledge of using automated test frameworks to develop tests and test suites (Robot Framework, Selenium)

Detail oriented, with good verbal and written communication skills.

Student Life at Blackberry

Growth Mindset: employees have access to skills training and professional development courses, mentorship programs as well as unlimited access to our on-demand learning platform.

Commitment to Wellness: employees have access to events that support physical, mental and financial wellness. We host wellness sessions, fitness courses, discounts to local gyms and offer a 24/7 Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee.

Employee Perks: we have snack and beverage programs at all locations. Students also have access to discounts for local stores, transportation, restaurants and activities.

See more about the student program at BlackBerry over on our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

BlackBerry