Junior QA Automation Engineer Job Posting

Cord3 Innovation Inc. is seeking a Junior QA Automation Engineer to join our team!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and curious Junior QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This is a growth-focused role where you will learn from and support our senior engineers in ensuring the quality and reliability of our innovative, three-tiered product. If you have a passion for technology, a keen eye for detail, and a strong desire to start a career in software quality and automation, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You will be provided with mentorship and opportunity to develop your skills in modern testing practices, CI/CD, containerization, and Infrastructure as Code.

What You’ll Do and Learn:

  • Learn and Contribute: Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated tests using modern frameworks like Cypress, Playwright, or Selenium.
  • Find and Report Bugs: Perform manual and exploratory testing to identify, document, and track software defects and usability issues.
  • Work with CI/CD: Gain hands-on experience with our GitLab CI/CD pipelines, learning how to run automated test suites and interpret results to provide fast feedback to developers.
  • Explore Modern Infrastructure: Get exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and virtualization by supporting the team in creating automated test environments with tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Proxmox.
  • Collaborate and Grow: Work closely with developers and senior QA engineers, participating in code reviews and receiving mentorship to build your technical skills in a supportive environment.
  • Document Processes: Help create and maintain clear documentation for test cases, bug reports, and quality assurance processes.
  • Research New Tools: Assist in researching and evaluating new testing tools and technologies that could improve our processes.

Qualifications:

  • A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent foundational knowledge and practical experience.
  • Experience with programming in Python, JavaScript, Java, Bash.
  • A natural curiosity for how things work and a strong desire to learn and solve problems.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
  • An inherent interest in software quality and finding out what makes software break.

Must hold or be eligible for a Canadian Security Clearance.

Must reside in the Ottawa, Ontario area.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have, Not Required):

  • Any personal or academic projects involving programming.
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
  • Knowledge of the Linux command line and Bash shell.
  • Exposure to concepts like Docker, APIs, or CI/CD is a big plus.
  • A passion for exploring new technologies.

Education:

  • A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent foundational knowledge and practical experience.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid (In office days are Tuesday-Thursday)

Job Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Please apply at: Careers@Cord3inc.com

Visit us at: www.Cord3inc.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cord3-innovation-inc