QA Automation Engineer
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.

This role is hybrid out of Vancouver, BC

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic QA Automation Engineer to join our Vancouver-based team. 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 team, you will contribute to automated test development for a proprietary data warehouse, the cornerstone of our cutting-edge data security platform.

Essential Functions:

• Review requirements and specs, and communicate with stakeholders to have a deep understanding of the new and existing features; provide estimation for QA testing
• Design detailed test plans for new features, with goal of full automation where possible
• Investigate and report bugs in the tracking system
• Reproduce and troubleshoot reported issues, verify bug fixes
• Analyze current test coverage to assess for and mitigate gaps. Take ownership to design and implement a solution for improved coverage
• Collaborate with developers to provide ideas, feedback and suggestions for improvement
• Proactively document and share knowledge about automation best practices, methods and tools
• Collaborate with the QA Team responsible for system-level testing
• Great problem solving skills
• Detail oriented and meticulous
• Team player, collaborate well with others
• Open to feedback and willing to work on self improvement
• Great written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Requirements

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent
• 5+ 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) 88,613.33 - 154,981.67 CAD Annual

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.