Our Client:
Our client is a leading Mobile App development company that is creating a buzz. It’s top-preferred consumer apps are globally recognized, along with its transformative enterprise apps and world-first learning platforms. Our client has created 250+ apps used by over 75 million people around the world; in 2014, the company was also named one of North America’s Technology Fast 500.
Our Client is doing a passive search (not for immediate hire) for an outstanding, experienced individual for the position of Sr. Mobile Apps Quality Assurance Analyst, to undertake this key role in Calgary starting in a 1 to 3-month period, depending on our Client’s growth needs. To qualify for this position, interested candidates will first have to undergo telephone vetting with us at Clearport, then do an online test provided by our Client, and finally undergo interviews with our Client. This position is aimed at a career-minded individual who seeks a challenging opportunity and to be part of dynamic, growing and winning team. The right individual can capitalize on our Client’s standard practice of offering strong performers continuous room for growth, autonomy to make decisions, and support for professional development.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education and Specific Requirements
Mandatory: University, Degree in computer science, software development, or a related field.
Additional Skills
- Extensive knowledge of QA best practices, techniques and tools.
- Strong planning and organization skills.
- Detail-oriented; never forgets to cross t’s and dot i’s.
- Always looking at ways to make things better and think effectiveness is key.
- Work ethic strongly rooted in wanting to create software that doesn’t sacrifice quality in the name of completed objectives.
- Focus on ensuring compliance of approved plans, procedures and standards.
- Work well with a team and know how to give constructive feedback.
- Strong knowledge of and experience in technical aspects of mobile and custom software.
- Excellent self management skills.
- Ability to work on multiple projects at any given time.
- Strong understanding of business processes.
- Keen eye for details.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Fluent in English and French.
- Working proficiency in French and/or Spanish considered an asset but not required.
Experience Requirements
7-10 years of experience in quality assurance and software testing.
A minimum of 5 years of experience with mobile applications including iOS, Android or mobile web.
Position Summary
- Develop and establish quality assurance measures and standards for new projects
- Review and enhance existing projects.
- Develop and document best case practices, policies and procedures, and guidelines for the QA guild.
- Identify test requirements in order to create and execute test cases.
- Develop, document and maintain test cases and other test artifacts.
- Facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross-functional team members.
- Interact with developers and help create better developer testing methodology.
- Ensure that validated deliverables meet specifications and requirements.
- Contribute to general development analysis and estimates of upcoming projects.
- Collaborates with talent across Delivery to meet project goals and timelines with appropriate levels of quality.
- Support, coach and mentor other members of the QA team as required.
Work Perks
- Working alongside smart, talented people who will push you and help you grow.
- The autonomy to make decisions to help grow our client’s QA team in both breadth and depth.
- Support for professional development and access to as many books as you can read.
- A great work environment and health benefits.
- Fun activities (like book club and board game nights), biweekly Brews and team parties.
Indicative gross salary $80,000 – 100,000 cad / annual – $
Other benefits:
Immigration process (Work permit application, Immigration fees) is covered by the employer. Payment Advance is available (to cover first month expenses such as rent and groceries), Airport pickups, Settlement and Integration (assistance finding housing, setting up bank accounts, obtaining social insurance number), Alberta health care.