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Overview Discover The Opportunity Ottawa, ON | Information Technology | Experienced Full-time Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 / year Competition Number: FUNON26 Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Group RRSP, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Programs PLATO is one of Canada''s leading software testing services firms, driven by the mission of building a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. While we are proudly Indigenous-led and committed to creating opportunities for First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit communities, our team reflects the rich diversity of Canada. We welcome talented individuals from all backgrounds who share our passion for quality and excellence in software testing. At PLATO, we believe that better software leads to a better world. Our software testing specialists come together with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients while building strong, resilient communities. We have established offices in Fredericton, Ottawa/Gatineau, Sault Ste. Marie, Regina, Calgary, Vancouver, and Victoria, including locations near Indigenous communities. We are searching for Functional Testers to help us do that! We are currently working on a project with a partner in Ottawa and are looking for people to join our team and help make that project a success. PLEASE NOTE Due to client requirements only candidates with a current valid Secret Level Government of Canada Security Clearance will be considered. Your file number will be requested at the time of screening. NB - This is different from a Police Criminal Record check. What you''ll do Responsibilities Perform risk-based and context-driven functional software testing Produce documentation to support testing activities Conduct testing to align with client test methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, BDD, etc) Use defect tracking and test case management systems to document test cases, record defects and record test case execution results Work/communicate directly with clients and discuss prioritizing of testing activities Extract testing requirements from functional and business requirements Write test plans and test cases Create test status reports What you''ll need Computer Science degree, Engineering degree, or equivalent work experience 5-7 years of experience as a Software Quality Assurance Analyst including experience in test case/test data design, test execution, test reporting Excellent written and spoken communication skills Demonstrated experience having tested complex IT solutions Experience having performed System Integration testing across full solutions Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to propose practical solutions to complex problems Flexibility, self-motivation and the ability to give and receive feedback at all levels Adaptable and willing to work through challenges with a positive attitude Ability to build collaborative working relationships in a team oriented environment ISTQB certification or similar testing certification is an asset; experience with automated testing Must be eligible to work in Canada Must hold Secret Level Government of Canada clearance Criminal background check may be required We''re looking for Core Skills Communication Skills Software Testing QA testing System Integration Testing Functional Testing A little bit about us PLATO Who We Are PLATO is a software testing and technology services company trusted by clients around the world. In addition to providing our clients the highest quality software testing services, PLATO is creating careers in technology for First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis people from coast to coast to coast through our innovative train-and-employ model. Since 1997, we have been helping organizations all over the world reach their quality objectives by delivering scalable, proven, quality-centric managed services. Companies such as Apple, Suncor, TD Bank, Medavie, BCLC, LinkedIn, Boeing, and many others have gained considerable advantage from our Quality Assurance (QA), Testing, and eLearning expertise and experience. We deliver specialized QA services to our clients with the goal of helping them increase profitability, boost customer satisfaction, manage development cycles and implement quality-centric solutions. We develop innovative approaches and solutions, designed to generate increased efficiencies, competitive advantage, and market share for our clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr