Quality Assurance – Automation and Testing - Jobs in Ottawa, ON

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Introduction**preferred locations are Fredericton and Ottawa**At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems If so, lets talk.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesThe Quality Assurance engineer is an integral part of the Security Intelligence team that is responsible for participating in the execution of procedures for ensuring the quality and serviceability of new features and releases of software. To achieve this, the Quality Assurance engineer will be required to plan, author and execute product test plans and interact with quality and development engineers. The candidate will perform the assessment, planning and execution of test efforts required for new functions/features under development; consult with quality and development engineers in resolution of complex problems; develop new approaches, as well as enhancements, modifications, and corrections to existing testing methodologies and processes.The successful candidate will work within an agile team which includes quality assurance, documentation writers, customer support representative, product managers, architects and software developers.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creation and execution of comprehensive product test plans, test cases and scripts
• Test automation development
• Interfacing with Development team to understand/resolve potential defects in the product
• Collaboration with Customer Support team to understand/reproduce field issues
• Configuring/installing Linux servers and other security devices
• Assist in accurately estimating the QA phase of software development cycle

**preferred office locations are Fredericton and Ottawa**Required Technical and Professional ExpertiseBachelors and/or Masters Degree in a related field2 to 5 years of Software Quality Assurance experience or experience in a related fieldExperience with Test Automation/ScriptingExperience with Linux, Java script, html and regular expressionsExpertise in two or more of the following: C++, Perl, Java/Java script, Visual Basic, SQL, XML, HTMLStrong problem solving/troubleshooting abilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication abilitiesAbility to manage time and handle multiple prioritiesPreferred Technical and Professional ExpertiseKnowledge of TestRail test case repositoryExperience with Geb/GroovyNetworking/Security expertiseMust have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.About Business UnitIBM’s Cloud and Cognitive software business is committed to bringing the power of IBM’s Cloud and Watson/AI technologies to life for our clients and ecosystem partners around the world. IBM provides you with the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security and operations across hybrid environments—with complete software solutions for business and IT operations, development, data science, security, and management. Our experts and software capabilities help organizations develop applications once and deploy them anywhere, integrate security across the breadth of their IT estate, and automate operations with management visibility. With IBM, you also have access to new skills and methods, governance and management approaches, and a deep ecosystem of industry experts and partners.Your Life @ IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challengeMaybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice What about all of these If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementThis role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.