Job Description

:Software Quality Assurance \xe2\x80\x93 Co-op \xe2\x80\x93 8 MonthsRakuten KoboHere at Rakuten Kobo Inc., our mission is to make reading lives better. We stand for readers. We also stand for our employees - from interns and co-ops to permanent staff \xe2\x80\x93 and support their growth and development. Whether you are a student at the start of your career or a professional carving a different path, our early career opportunities are built with you in mind-with experiences tailored to your individual skills and interests.We offer a start-up environment, interesting and engaging work within the technology and publishing industries, and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Additionally, our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work-life balance and a company culture committed to caring for our employees.If you are looking for a company that inspires passion and personal and professional growth, come join Kobo and come help us make reading lives better.The Role:Rakuten Kobo Inc. is looking for Software Quality Assurance Co-op to join our Delivery team! The team is comprised of many highly talented enthusiastic individuals who ensure the services and offerings from Kobo are available to both internal and external customers.Reporting to the Team Lead, the Software Quality Assurance Co-op plays a vital role in delivering quality software. They will be responsible for: QA / Develop work inside the team.The Person:

• A passion for Software Quality.
• Ability to work effectively on a self-organizing team with minimal supervision.
• Proactive and creative problem solver with the ability to multitask and manage tight deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be registered as a full-time student in a post-secondary institution program at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution.

The Skillset:Required:

• Ability to program in Kotlin/C#/JAVA or a comparable language.
• Experience with C#.
• Familiarity with relational databases and knowledge of SQL/NOSQL.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle and project management processes.
• Experience in Software Quality Assurance including white box and black box testing preferred.
• Experience developing and executing test cases.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Selenium/Cypress/Cucumber is an asset.
• Experience with creating and presenting demos.
• Good at programming is an asset.

The Perks:

• Flexible working environment
• Free Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobook
• Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions
• Employee Purchase Program & Corporate Partner Discounts

About Rakuten Kobo Inc.Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global ecommerce companies, with the world\xe2\x80\x99s most innovative eReading services offering more than 6+ million eBooks and audiobooks to 30+ million customers in 190 countries. Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning eReaders, and top-ranking mobile apps.Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.Accommodations and AccessibilityRakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. Please reach out to our Employee Experience team via the email below if you require any accommodations.QuestionsIf you have any questions about this role or other opportunities, please reach out to Andrew McNabb, Early Careers Recruiter at .Next StepsIf you want to learn more about Rakuten Kobo, you can find additional information on our internship and co-op opportunities and learn what it is like working at Rakuten-Kobo . Please feel free to explore our and profiles as well to learn more about our organization.Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role. Please note however that only candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Please feel free to reach out if you wish for an update after applying.

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