QA Tech Lead
at Thales DIS CPL Canada, Inc

Job Description

Location: Vancouver - Pender St, Canada

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Vancouver, Hybrid
 

We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer to join our growing Vancouver-based team as a QA Technical Lead. This
hybrid role combines the benefits of team collaboration in the office with the flexibility of remote work, promoting a healthy
work/life balance. As a key member of our tight-knit team, you will be responsible for driving the overall test strategy for a
proprietary data warehouse, the cornerstone of our cutting-edge data security platform.

Essential Functions

• Partner with our Product Development Tech Lead to understand the data warehouse product, current testing methodology, and test coverage
• Partner with the QA Team responsible for system-level testing
• Define overall test strategy for our proprietary data warehouse
• Analyze current test coverage to assess for and mitigate gaps
• Define tools, frameworks, and other test infrastructure in line with industry best practices
• Design and execute a plan for automated performance testing at scale
• Review existing QA Test Plan template and propose any improvements
• Own creation of a reporting dashboard to facilitate test traceability for releases/builds
• Collaborate daily with other QA members and developers on the warehouse team; provide ideas, feedback and suggestions for improvement
• Identify problematic areas in existing processes and take ownership for designing/implementing solutions
• Ensure the team provides effective and complete testing of newly released features and supported components making about which tests need to be automated and what can be done manually. Offer -Participate in decision guidance regarding methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Participate in test automation development
• Own the creation of proper documentation relevant to QA processes and testing procedures

Minimum Requirements: Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance
• Experience with automated testing
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Experience with scripting languages (preferably Bash and Python)
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, validation and verification processes
• Experience with GitHub Action

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NoSQL database and/or data warehouse internals
• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g. Docker)
• Exposure to cloud-based systems (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with Agile development methodologies

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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC): 112,914.08 - 152,567.14 - 194,331.30 CAD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee's career path history, competencies, skills, and performance, as well as the company's annual salary budget, the customer's program requirements, and the company's internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared service, 1st Point)

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.