Lead QA Engineer
Open Ocean Robotics, Canada
Job Description
If you dream of exploring remote worlds using advanced robotic technologies, we’ll take you there.
Operating on oceans around the world from Victoria BC, Open Ocean Robotics is a rapidly growing startup transforming how we understand our oceans through better data. We are leaders in solar-powered autonomous boats, also called uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), that voyage inhospitable ocean environments for multi-month missions. Combined with advanced sensors and data analytics, and producing no greenhouse gases or risk of oil spills, we offer a safer, more effective and affordable way of gaining ocean insights. We are transforming how we study, protect and utilize our oceans, and helping to build an ocean IoT.
We’re driven by a pioneering spirit to push boundaries and make the seemingly impossible possible. Together, we can achieve that goal, growing our team of highly skilled people and offering you the opportunity to tackle big challenges with solutions that make a difference.
Lead QA Engineer WantedWe are seeking a Lead QA Engineer to be part of our team, for immediate start. Ideally, you have a passion for helping to create quality software with a love of the ocean and robotics.
As the Lead QA Engineer you will be instrumental in helping design and execute on the quality and testing plans for our core technology. You enjoy working in a tight-knit environment where your assessment of product quality translates into rapid product improvements. You have a strong knowledge of coding, developing frameworks, and automation to execute tests at various stages and parts of product development.
Any experience with unmanned systems such as UAV, USV or other autonomous vehicles would be considered an asset for your application.
Core responsibilities- Lead a team to identify, develop, and operationalize manual and automated test plans
- Coordinate across several teams to further embed QA into the CI/CD pipelines
- Define testing standards and strategies
- Manage risks and improve processes
- Plan, conduct, and report on internal and external test events
- Report defects and requirements deficiencies upstream into product requirements and systems development
Requirements
Skills amp; Qualifications- Graduated from a recognized institution with a relevant degree
- 4+ years of industry experience and expert knowledge in QA testing, including automation
- 1+ years experience leading QA Team
- Experience with automated testing frameworks
- Experience with test plan development
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good time amp; project management skills
- Testing experience in some, if not all, of the following
- Hardware
- Firmware
- C++ applications
- REST APIs
- Web Application / UI
- Experience with Linux based operating systems and shell scripting
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, technical aptitude, attention to detail
- Positive attitude, reliable, self-motivated, team player
- Additionally it would be valuable to have:
- Knowledge of AWS services and architecture; EC2, EBS, RDS, S3, ALB, etc.
- Experience with Container and Orchestration tools; Docker, Rancher, Kubernetes
- Experience managing and supporting CI/CD environments; GitLab
This is a full-time permanent position based in Victoria, BC available for immediate start. Open Ocean Robotics does not sponsor work visas.
Benefits
Open Ocean Robotics provides competitive compensation, stock options and benefits. The benefits plan includes extended healthcare coverage, prescription drug plan, dental benefits and life insurance. The stock option plan makes you an owner in Open Ocean Robotics, benefiting from the growth that you will help drive.
Please submit your resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest and time. Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.
Our team is purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
COVID considerations:
As we continue to strengthen our team, we are closely monitoring COVID-19 to ensure our hiring practices are safe. This includes video interviews and condensed onsite interviews.