QA Co-op (Jan 2023 - 8-month term) - Final year student - see requirements for full details - Jobs in Pitt Meadows, BC

Job Description

About WISI AmericaAt WISI, we have spent almost 100 years focused on implementing the most innovative and reliable technology solutions. We provide video delivery solutions to video operators around the world. Founded in 1926, WISI is one of the world’s pioneers in broadband reception and distribution technology. In 2015, WISI acquired Inca Networks, now operating as WISI America. WISI America’s R&D facility produces industry-leading video transcoding and monitoring platforms.The Role:We’re looking for a local, talented and motivated Software QA Test Engineer (Co-op) that can help us reach our goal of achieving 100% CI/CD test & deployment automation of our carrier-grade video transcoder product that executes in the data centers of cable/video providers. Our ideal candidate will be in their final year of school with an interest in eventually pursuing a career as a software developer. Youll work closely with a team of talented software engineers, and youll gain experience testing embedded firmware with hard-real-time execution requirements, as well as front-end UI applications. Youll apply black-box, white-box and chaos engineering methods, using test automation & scripting technologies like Jenkins, Python, and Selenium.The company is located in Pitt Meadows, BC a suburb of Metro Vancouver. We are in a gorgeous location near walking and biking trails, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.We have yet again been certified as a Great Place To Work (2022 Best Workplaces in BC and 2022 Best Workplaces for Giving Back) after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute Canada.You are:

• Data driven. You believe in using measurements to assess and improve product quality and robustness.
• Have solid computer science fundamentals. Youll be able to read and understand the code that youll be testing, including asynchronous operations and multi-threaded code.
• Meticulous about documentation. Youll naturally document your own code sufficiently well so that your successor will be able to understand, maintain and extend it.
• Driven to be better. You love learning industry best practices and how to apply them to your own work.

Responsibilities:

• Develop test automation infrastructure & tools. Write test cases and scripts to automate deployment and test.
• Monitor and report product quality improvements or regressions through numeric measurement.
• Investigate test failures and provide defect reports to developers for resolution.
• Work directly with developers and QA Lead to invent and implement new ways to test product robustness.

Requirements:

• A 4th year (final year) student, ideally with an interest in pursuing a career in software development (as a software developer eventually)
• Undergraduate Major in computer science or engineering
• Experience with Python, Java, Bash scripting and C/C++ required
• Experience with Golang would be an asset
• Experience with real-time embedded programming would be an asset
• Experience with CI/CD tools would be an asset
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Local - Greater Vancouver area

What’s in it for you:

• A chance to work on cutting edge technology in a quality-demanding industry.
• Learning is one of our core values so there are many opportunities for development.
• Flexible work environment (office & home)
• Birthday Day off - after all this is YOUR day.
• Paid Volunteer Hours.
• Be a part of a team of incredibly talented, driven, fun and supportive teammates.
• Contribute to WISI’s award-winning Culture. We’re a Certified Great Place To Work and on the 2021 list of Best Workplace in Canada.

Must be eligible to work in CanadaWe are an equal opportunity employer and a very diverse company! We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, age, language or disability status.Quick Apply

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