Software Tester (Quality Assurance)

QA Strategy

• Identify document and ensure resolution of software issues.
• Analyze tests for coverage of performance data and functionality.
• Report on quality of multiple products and the release readiness of the products.
• Review historical existing and ongoing bug reports to identify areas needing specific attention.

Test Planning Execution & Coverage

• Develop document and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts.
• Ensure coverage across:
  • Functional requirements
  • System integration (software hardware third-party systems)
  • Performance stability and reliability
• Execute both manual and automated testing

Automation & Tooling

• Identify where automation is most needed
• Monitor and flag automated testing results for issues throughout development

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with software developers and systems engineers to:
  • Improve testability
  • Support issue investigation and resolution

• Required
• College diploma or University degree in related field (or equivalent)
• 2 years of software testing experience including writing test cases
• Working knowledge of QA methodology testing techniques and approaches relating to desktop and web applications.
• Proficient in writing software test cases and test plans.
• Proficient in bug writing standards.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner including the ability to explain technical details to a non-technical person.

Technical Skills

• Experience testing interactions between hardware and software
• Experience with:
  • Test management tools (e.g. Xray Test Management for Jira or equivalent)
  • Defect tracking systems (e.g. Jira)
  • JQL search

Nice to Have

• Knowledge and experience with automation testing an asset
• Experience with simulation or game engines (e.g. VBS Unity Unreal Godot)
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g. Python shell or similar)
• Experience in defense aerospace or training systems

Other Requirements

• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to obtain Government of Canada security clearance

Bluedrop Training & Simulation designs develops and integrates advanced training solutions including state-of-the-art training and simulation products and highly interactive courseware and technical documentation. Our approach meets the demands of todays modern armed forces providing blended training solutions from the classroom through to simulated virtual environments aimed at improving safety productivity and efficiency. Bluedrop has developed a unique suite of cutting-edge virtual rear crew and hoist mission training systems and armored vehicle simulators. Bluedrop Training & Simulation is a small to medium-sized enterprise providing a strong value proposition offering Canadian designed and developed solutions. Typical customers include Tier one OEMs such as Boeing Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky (owned by Lockheed Martin).