
Software Test Specialist Student – 4 Month Fall Term
City : Waterloo
Category : Software & Systems
Industry : IT
Employer : BlackBerry
Worker Sub-Type:
Student (Fixed Term)Job Description:
Position Summary
The BlackBerry Enterprise Software Test Team is seeking a talented individual with a mind for details and passion for quality to work on cutting edge AI powered security solutions. You are technical, open minded and flexible student, with some experience and familiarity in Enterprise systems and Cloud solutions, and solid automation scripting skills. You will be working in a team of professionals on testing and troubleshooting complex enterprise solutions, using various testing and automation technologies. These include ground breaking CylanceGATEWAY our AI-empowered Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution and BBM Enterprise - our Enterprise-grade Messaging Conferencing Solution.
https://www.blackberry.com/us/en/products/cylance-endpoint-security/cylance-gateway
https://www.blackberry.com/us/en/products/bbm-enterprise
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
Length of Term: 4 Months
What you will do:
- Both automated and manual verification of CylanceGATEWAY and BBM Enterprise
- Create and execute test plans using TestRail
- Work closely with other members of the enterprise testing team
- Identify and report functional, usability and security defects.
Who we are looking for:
- Bachelor's degree candidate in Computer science or related field of studies and passion for Software Testing with Enterprise and Cloud solutions is required both from an infrastructure and client endpoint perspective
- Intellectual curiosity; ability to learn new concepts autonomously
- Enthusiasm, a passion for quality and a desire to learn about new technologies is a requirement!
- Ability to work and participate in a diverse cross functional team setting with an open, collaborative communication style
- Some understanding of the current cybersecurity landscape and how it impacts enterprise software testing
- Familiarity with common testing tools such as Selenium, Appium, codecept.io and other similar tools
- Familiarity with software architecture/design principles
- Familiar with Continuous Integration build systems (Jenkins, Hudson, docker)
- Familiar with source versioning, problem reporting and constant integration systems (SVN, Git, JIRA, Jenkins)
- Familiar with Python, Perl and shell scripting
- Able to create clear and concise test reports based on test results for internal and external audiences with high attention to detail.
Above and beyond
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Solid understanding of QA methodologies in various SDLC types
Student Life at Blackberry
- Growth Mindset: employees have access to skills training and professional development courses, mentorship programs as well as unlimited access to our on-demand learning platform.
- Commitment to Wellness: employees have access to events that support physical, mental and financial wellness. We host wellness sessions, fitness courses, discounts to local gyms and offer a 24/7 Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
- Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee.
- Employee Perks: we have snack and beverage programs at all locations. Students also have access to discounts for local stores, transportation, restaurants and activities.
See more about the student program at BlackBerry over on our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40