Intermediate to Senior QA Engineer with World Leading Network Security Intelligence Solutions Company, Q1 Labs 

Would you like to play an important role in keeping networks throughout the world safe and secure?  Does the thought of playing an important role in ensuring the quality of an industry leading enterprise level network security software application appeal to you? Do you have a strong focus on quality?  Do you enjoy the challenge of testing complex, enterprise level software? Do you have strong, recent working experience with Linux and scripting languages? If so, this position will be of interest to you.

Our client, Q1 Labs, is looking for a QA Engineer with a strong attention to detail, and a passion for quality and customer service to join their team of talented software and QA engineers. 

ABOUT Q1 LABS

Founded in 2001, and with offices throughout North America and Europe, our client, Q1 Labs, (http://www.q1labs.com) is recognized as a global leader in the total network security intelligence solutions space.   Q1's mission is to provide complete network and security knowledge, delivered simply, for any customer.  Their client base includes over thirty of the Fortune 100 companies and a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 companies - NASA, MITRE, Hertz, Deloitte, Oracle, JC Penney, Sprint, AT&T, American Airlines, Chevron and Pratt & Whitney to name a few.  In addition, their partners include global networking and security players such as Juniper Networks, Enterasys, McAfee, Sourcefire and Foundry.

Since their inception, Q1 has been recognized in the network security space with numerous awards.  Most recently, they were the only vendor selected for the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category in SC Magazine’s special year-end Innovator’s Edition (2010).   Q1 was also a finalist in the SC Magazine Awards for Best Security SIM/SEM Solution.   And they were named to JMP Securities’ Hot 100 List of Best Privately Held Software Companies.

Security intelligence is one of the hottest sectors in the computer industry and Q1 Labs has achieved phenomenal success in the past two years (in spite of the economic downturn) because of the contributions of their dedicated and talented team.  Q1 grew their customer base by over 600 clients, increased revenues by 75%, profitability by 125%, and grew the size of their team by 42% in 2010 alone.  

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an excellent opportunity to work for an industry leader with a proven track record of success internationally. Q1 Labs has a team of highly talented software and QA engineers using the latest technologies to develop highly successful enterprise software.  As an integral member of the QA team, you will be working closely with the development team to identify and resolve issues with the software and with the customer support team to replicate issues. 

As a Quality Assurance Engineer with the Q1 Labs team, you will have the opportunity to plan, author, and execute product test plans. You will also be involved in accurately estimating the QA phase of the software development lifecycle.  You will perform the assessment, planning and execution of test efforts required for new functions/features under development.  You will work with quality and development engineers to understand/resolve potential defects in the product and you will develop new approaches, as well as enhancements, modifications, and corrections to existing testing methodologies and processes.  You will also develop test automations. 

In addition, you will configure and install Linux servers and other security devices.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Our ideal candidate has a strong drive for quality, takes pride in their work with the customer in mind, and has a strong eye for detail.  You have several years’ experience as a QA engineer, or some combination of QA, technical support and/or system or network administrator experience.  You have experience with C++, Perl, Java/Java script, Visual Basic, SQL, XML or HTML.  A strong knowledge of Linux is a must as is experience working with MS Windows network infrastructures.  Experience with test automation/scripting, and network security experience are definite assets. 

THE REWARDS

In return for your skills and expertise you will receive a good salary and benefits package, including three weeks vacation and a stock option plan.  Some relocation expenses are also provided. 

THE LOCATION

The position is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Fredericton is one of the most successful and vibrant small cities in North America. It is a beautiful, historic city with two universities, many cultural activities (including an excellent jazz festival), lots of night life, plenty of recreational facilities and activities (including a rowing and sailing club), beautiful parks and an extensive network of walking trails. Fredericton has been named one of the top ten cities to live in Canada as well as being named one of the Cultural Capitals of Canada. It also has a vibrant and rapidly expanding knowledge industry sector and has been named one of the Top Seven Intelligent Communities in the world. You can find out more about Fredericton at Team Fredericton (http://www.teamfredericton.com/), Tourism Fredericton (http://www.tourismfredericton.ca/en/index.asp), the City of Fredericton (http://www.fredericton.ca ) Canadian Relocation Systems (http://relocatecanada.com/fredericton/index.html) and Found Locally's Business Directory (http://www.foundlocally.com/fredericton/).

TO APPLY

If you are interested in the above position, please e-mail your resume in confidence to liane@people-reach.com or feel free to call Liane directly at 1-888-265-1001.  We will treat any inquiry or resume received with the utmost confidentiality.  Under no circumstances will we submit your resume to any client without your prior approval.  

Please note, at this time we are only able to consider candidates who are already residing in North America and who have the necessary work authorizations.