experienced software QA Engineer - automated test strategies - Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

THE CHALLENGE

Does the idea of working for a leading enterprise network software company appeal to you? Do you have a passion for delivering quality, top of class products? Does the thought of developing automated test strategies for complex enterprise network software products in a highly sophisticated lab setting appeal to you?  Would you like to work for a company that is committed to quality and is working with leading edge network and QA technologies? If so, this opportunity will be of interest to you, and we would like to hear from you.

THE COMPANY

Our client is recognized as a leading networking software company with sales internationally and a strong and seasoned management team. They have also been recognized with several prestigious awards.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is looking to add an experienced software QA Engineer with a strong background in developing automated test strategies to their team. You will be working with a talented team of software and QA engineers with very interesting and complex software using the latest QA and networking technologies.  You will also play a key role in developing the company's automated test strategies. If you like a technical challenge, and the opportunity to learn and grow in your career as well as make a real contribution to the quality of a leading software product used internationally, then this opportunity will definitely be of interest to you.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Our ideal candidate has several years of QA engineering experience, preferably with enterprise systems in a UNIX/Linux environment. A strong QA background in a software development and/or hardware environment is required. You also have a proven track record developing automated testing strategies as well as strong skills writing test scripts, ideally with Perl and Shell scripting. Experience with enterprise networks or network monitoring software and test tools such as Squish are a definite asset. Previous experience as a software developer is also an asset.

THE REWARDS

In return for your skills and expertise you will receive a very 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. It also has a vibrant and rapidly expanding knowledge industry sector. You can find out more about Fredericton at Team Fredericton,  Tourism Fredericton,  the City of Fredericton, Canadian Relocation Systems and Found Locally's Business Directory.

TO APPLY

If you are interested in the above position, please e-mail your resume in confidence to liane@people-reach.com.  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. If you are not personally interested in the position, but know of someone who would be, People Reach offers a $500.00 referral fee for any candidate placed successfully.