Quality Assurance Specialist II (Desktop Software)

TL;DR

Quality Assurance Specialist II (Desktop Software): Developing and executing test plans and enhancing automated testing systems for Earth science software with an accent on end-to-end testing and CI/CD workflows. Focus on establishing automated test coverage for new features and ensuring software releases meet security and compliance standards.

Location: Calgary, Canada (Flexible working)

Company

hirify.global builds world-leading technology for Earth sciences, helping organizations understand the underground to make better decisions for infrastructure and renewable energy.

What you will do

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and define acceptance criteria based on requirement specifications.
• Conduct end-to-end testing for all software improvements delivered within the engineering team.
• Establish and improve automated test coverage for both existing and newly developed features.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, research engineers, designers, and product managers in a SCRUM team.
• Ensure software releases meet defined quality, security, and compliance standards.

Requirements

• BSc or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant quality assurance position.
• Proven experience in quality assurance for desktop software solutions.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD workflows and the application development lifecycle.
• Experience with Python or other dynamic languages such as JavaScript or TypeScript.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative, innovative environment.
• Competitive salary and an employee share purchase plan in most locations.
• Paid day each year dedicated to volunteering.
• Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive culture and wellbeing program with personal support resources.