Global Spatial Technology Solutions Inc. Looking for SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER at Halifax, NS Full Time

SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER

What we do

GSTS is a leading-edge Artificial Intelligence company developing solutions for the maritime sector. Our solutions process large volumes of satellite and terrestrial data in real time to provide decision-making intelligence to save lives, energy, and the environment. We turn abstract data into concrete, usable information.

GSTS seeks exceptional talent to support recently awarded contracts, ongoing projects and company growth, and to continue the development and commercialization of the OCIANA™ platform, this capability will have a major impact on maritime risk and vessel efficiency on a global scale. We seek individuals with drive, initiative and motivation to join our team and make the world a safer, greener place for all.

Key Responsibilities:

• User level testing, to ensure software delivered meets the specifications and is free from errors
• Create test plans and test cases based on software specifications, performance, and regression requirements
• Develop clear and concise test and user documentation
• Communicate with developers to improve quality of software and processes
• Execute functional, performance, and regression test cases and track defects accordingly
• Assist in deployment verification to production environments
• Help in the development and maintenance of test procedures

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum two years commercial experience in a software testing role or equivalent
• Ability to identify, analyze and recommend alternatives and resolve complex testing problems
• Solid understanding of QA, QC, SDLC, STLC best/proven practices in Software Testing and Risk Based

Testing

• Attention to detail and sound decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a fast-paced team environment.

Additional Experience and Qualifications an asset: Experience and Qualifications:

• An understanding of HTML, CSS and Javascript
• Familiarity with open-source stack and testing tools/frameworks, including: NodeJS, Jest, Cypress,

Selenium, Puppeteer, REST APIs, PostgreSQL and Linux toolchain.

• Familiarity with newer JS Frameworks and testing: Angular JS, React
• Working experience with version Control (Gitlab, GIT, etc.)
• Marine domain knowledge

Comments/Special Considerations:

Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada or a citizen of a NATO country and hold or be eligible to obtain a Government Security Clearance. Candidates must be willing to obtain a criminal background check for you they will be fully reimbursed.

Why work for us?
We are committed to creating a sense of belonging amongst our team. We have placed an emphasis on fostering a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from qualified candidates irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

We thank all candidates that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:
GSTS is committed to providing a safe and comfortable working environment. The GSTS offices have been expanded to support working and collaborating in a safe social-distanced environment.

Application question(s):

• “Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain Government Security Clearance. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens; Permanent Resident of Canada (min. 5 years in Canada); Citizen of a NATO Country (min 5 years in Canada)”