Arc’teryx is a global design company based in North Vancouver, B$1. .$1
Innovation • Outdoor Equipment • Climbing Gear • Mountaineering • Backcountry skiing
August 24
🔄 Hybrid – Vancouver
Arc’teryx is a global design company based in North Vancouver, B$1. .$1
Innovation • Outdoor Equipment • Climbing Gear • Mountaineering • Backcountry skiing
• Leading the design and execution of software application testing, including execution and coordination of manual testing and evolving the automation and scripting processes, foundation and framework • Ensuring and enabling thorough documentation of testing processes, test cases, and test results • Managing and reporting on test execution progress, identifying and addressing any issues or blockers • Leading activities of offshore QA teams, ensuring efficient process management and workflow execution. Actively monitoring progress, providing strategic guidance, and resolving any obstacles to maintain high-quality standards and sprint velocity • Working closely with business analysts and developers to ensure testing aligns with sprint timelines and quality standards • Championing quality guidelines and standards, including QAE best practices, and providing feedback to improve processes • Moving forward continuous improvement in test engineering practices, including the adoption of new tools and methodologies • Coaching QA team members in their testing activities and automation efforts for projects of varying sizes, working horizontally across agile squads • Coaching and supporting the mentorship, training, and onboarding of QA team members and 3rd party QA colleagues • Monitoring and ensuring that systems function according to business requirements and user expectations • Developing user documentation relevant to QA team activities, bringing deep expertise on specific topics to help develop the team • Supporting the Quality Assurance Automation Engineer in developing and maintaining test automation • Validating data against business rules, data mapping, and transformation rules to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent in a related technical field. • 5+ years’ experience in software QA, with a strong application of QA best practices • Strong in both “black box” and “white box" software testing methodologies. • Hands-on experience with API and backend testing, as well as other non-functional types of software testing • Experience in test automation, potentially including tools like TTA or Testim (Tricentis), and a solid understanding how to maximize the value of record/playback tool • Experience in developing and maintaining test plans and scenarios, ensuring comprehensive coverage • Experience with Agile project tracking tools like JIRA and a strong grasp of Agile methodologies and information systems concepts, including data models, application integrations, continuous integration and deployment, and software build pipelines • Experience working with development projects involving POS systems and retail commerce platforms • Experience testing microservices and their integrations with other systems • Excel in working collaboratively within cross-functional teams that include business analysts, product managers, and software developers • Strong oral and written communication skills, enabling you to convey complex ideas clearly • Skilled at prioritizing tasks effectively and possess excellent multi-tasking abilities, with a proven track record of consistently meeting strict delivery deadlines • Understand product and project risks and know how to communicate them effectively to your team • Passionate about championing quality in all its forms, and actively seeks to improve processes • Proactive in identifying the root causes of issues and developing effective solutions • Remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity and changing requirements • Strike a balance between working independently and collaborating effectively with others • Inspire breakthrough thinking and are committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of your work • Seek the best solutions, prioritizing integrity and doing what is right, even when it's not the easiest path • Passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
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