Intermediate QA Test Engineer

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Absolute Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) is the leader in Computer Theft Recovery, Data Protection and Secure Asset Tracking™ solutions. Absolute Software provides organizations and consumers with solutions in the areas of regulatory compliance, data protection and theft recovery. The Company’s Computrace® software is embedded in the BIOS of computers by global leaders, including Dell, Fujitsu, Gateway, HP, Lenovo and Panasonic, and the Company has reselling partnerships with these OEMs and others, including Apple and Toshiba.

Job Description

Based in Vancouver, B.C. the Intermediate QA Software Tester will be responsible for testing our Computrace® product and other business applications developed with the latest technologies from Microsoft. The successful candidate will be able to use various techniques to generate comprehensive test cases; and be adept at quickly finding problems and documenting them in well-written defect reports.

Key Responsibilities:

    Participate in the creation of the project test plan including risk analysis, test strategy, and test scope.
    Provide accurate task estimates and status reports
    Review PRDs, Product requirements/specifications, and other technical documentation to ensure testability and completeness.
    Create and maintain test cases, test scripts with emphasis on modularization and automation.
    Execute manual and automated tests on Windows and Mac Platforms according to test plan; Identify and record descriptive defects.
    Collaborate closely with Development, Program Management, and Support to analyze and resolve issues.

Required Skills & Experience:

    3-5 years of experience testing in a Client/Server or Web environment.
    Exposure to Security, Performance, Database, and Web testing.
    Solid knowledge of Microsoft technologies and Windows O/S
    Familiarity with TSQL.
    Solid knowledge of Web and network technologies.
    Excellent test plan and test case writing skills.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    Solid understanding of SDLC and quality methodologies.
    Working experience with Industry standard test automation, test and defect management tools.

Assets:

    Familiarity with BIOS and PC hardware.
    Familiarity with MAC, Unix O/S and file systems.
    Familiarity with SQL Server and VMWare
    Familiarity with Agile Development process
    Globalization testing experience.
    Programming or scripting experience.
    VSTS or source code management software exposure.

Education:

    A diploma or degree in computer technology or related discipline.