Software QA Tech Lead

Thales • Vancouver, BC

51d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer to join our growing Vancouver-based team as a QA Technical Lead. This hybrid role combines the benefits of team collaboration in the office with the flexibility of remote work, promoting a healthy work/life balance. As a key member of our tight-knit team, you will be responsible for driving the overall test strategy, standards and infrastructure for a proprietary data warehouse, the cornerstone of our cutting-edge data security platform.

Requirements

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance
• Experience with automated testing
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Experience with scripting languages (preferably Bash and Python)
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, validation and verification processes
• Experience with various CI/CD tools, i.e GitHub/GitLab Actions, Jenkins.
• Proven Experience in developing, deploying and optimizing testing infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years in a leadership role
• Knowledge of the internals of NoSQL databases and/or data warehouses
• Familiarity with containerization tools (eg Docker)
• Exposure to cloud-based systems (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Experience leading or participating in calls with external customers
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in analyzing issues and driving resolutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audience
• Experience using AI-driven tools to analyze test coverage, classification and generation of test cases.

Responsibilities

• Partner with our Product Development Tech Lead to understand the data warehouse product, current testing methodology, and test coverage.
• Partner with the QA Team responsible for system-level testing
• Define overall test strategy and QA roadmap for our proprietary data warehouse
• Leverage AI tools to analyze current test coverage to assess for and mitigate gaps
• Define tools, frameworks, and other test infrastructure in line with industry best practices
• Design and execute a plan for automated performance testing at scale
• Define QA workflows, triage and monitoring process across the entire dev team
• Collaborate daily with other QA members and developers on the warehouse team; provide ideas, feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Design and lead the team’s overall automation strategy and implementation

Benefits

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level