Quality Assurance Tester - Jobs in Waterloo, ON

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OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANYAs the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management.The Opportunity:Webroot is hiring a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Quality Assurance team. The QA will be responsible to ensure that the company’s web-based technologies and products meet total quality management and reliability standards. This position requires research and implementation of new or improved testing methods, processes, tools and systems while developing and coordinating appropriate test procedures.You Are Great At:Create test plans that meet design specifications, report on the testing cycle, and help produce software/web products that are reasonably free from defectsThe job will require the ability to manage multiple feature/product releases mapping test strategy to the release plan, ensuring the product release quality is maintained or acceding that of the previous release.Develop test cases/harnesses and test products to meet assigned requirements.Construct/maintain the automated testing framework and other testing tools to perform performance/stress and load testing suites. Render detailed defect descriptions and support materials into the defect tracking systemMaintain a good relationship and interface with PM, Development, and Support team. Documentation reviews for Technical Publications deliverables Stay abreast of industry-wide changes in technology, programming techniques, and new tools being used in the QA field Work intimately with Dev and PM in an agile environment to help with defining and updating requirements.What It Takes:Bachelor’s Degree in Technology, equivalent industry experience acceptable 3+ years of experience in testing of web, e-commerce, and/or enterprise software applications required. In-depth knowledge of QA test methodologies and strategies Application and demonstration of systematic approaches for identifying and rendering feature-rich, complex test cases Demonstrates competence and self-motivation in analyzing problems and performing root cause analysis Experience in rendering and reviewing metrics for assessing the readiness of product release Proven ability to grasp quickly and keep current on new technologies and understand business needs Able to identify and co-implement quality campaigns within the Development community Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail 3+ years proven work experience with software quality methodologies, principles, and processes3+ years of experience with web application technologies and protocols. HTTP, JavaScript, XML, XSL, Web Services, HTTP, TCP/IP, and RSS. 3+ years of experience working in Linux, BSD, or UNIX environmentWork experience writing Test Scripts (i.e. Perl, Python, TCL) a plusExperience working with MS SQL Server preferredExperience executing/maintaining automated test tools/scriptsExperience testing for reliability, performance, and scalability a plusKnowledge of Web Security a plusExperience with PHP preferredShell Scripting Experience a plus Previous programming Java/C++ or white box testing experience a plus Experience working in test-driven development model a plus Test Automation or Code Coverage Analysis skills a plusSecurity industry experience a plus Ability to adapt and thrive to changing requirements, deadlines and priorities Ability to be creative, efficient and productive with minimal supervision or guidance Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skillsAt OpenText we understand and value diversity in our employees and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire the best talent regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sex, age, veteran status or sexual orientation. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please email accommodationrequests@opentext.com. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws including but not limited to: Family and Medical Leave Act (FLMA) , Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act