QA Automation Tester

We are seeking a QA Automation Tester on a temporary basis, with the potential to convert to full-time, to join the School District Systems (SDS) development team to build out and maintain automated test plans on our enterprise solution for the Canadian K-12 school board market. The ideal candidate should possess excellent knowledge of Selenium and have experience creating QA test plans. Proficiency in programming languages and relational databases is essential. The candidate should possess strong communication skills, the ability to identify and prioritize risks, and demonstrate the ability to work under pressure.

Office:  Burnaby BC or Remote (Canada) 
Hours of Work:  8:00am to 4:30pm Pacific Time 
Reports To:  Manager, Research and Development

This remote role welcomes candidates anywhere in Canada and requires working in the PST timezone.

This position is budgeted for a starting rate between $30.00-38.00/hour CAD based on experience and location. 

What your impact will be: 

• Design, develop, and execute automated tests. 

• Perform functional, application, regression, and performance tests. 

• Collaborate with R&D to develop and maintain automated unit tests. 

• Investigate and report defects in clear, concise language. 

• Monitor and report on test suite coverage, identify risks, and prioritize test case creation & execution. 

• Create and maintain test plans and test cases based on development stories and functional requirements. 

• Create test data sets and manage test environments. 

• Collaborate with R&D and customer support teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle. 

• Work within deadlines in relation to product release timelines, and consistently complete assigned QA tasks in required timeframes. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

What we are looking for: 

• University degree/diploma in Information Technology or equivalent experience. 

• Knowledge of Selenium, Ranorex, or other test automation tools. 

• Experience creating QA test plans. 

• Proficiency in SQL, C# and JavaScript. 

• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and data modeling. 

• Knowledge of agile software testing methodologies. 

• Awareness of security best practices in the context of software development. 

• Ability to work well and deliver under pressure in a fast-paced small team environment. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

What would make you stand out: 

• Familiarity with Jira, Xray, and Confluence. 

• Prior experience with ERP software – Financial and/or Human Resources/Payroll. 

• Proficiency in creating and managing test data sets. 

About SDS:  

Founded in 1987 and welcomed to the Harris family in 2010, School District Systems (SDS) is a Canadian owned and operated company specializing in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions for Canadian K-12 school boards. SDS was founded in 1987 to build a customized ERP system that could address the unique challenges and requirements of Canadian school districts. A comprehensive and integrated ERP system that covers the financial, payroll, and human resources functions, the SDS solution is currently deployed by 40 school districts across five provinces in Canada. SDS is dedicated to our school boards’ success and is committed to provide industry-leading customer support and service.  

About Harris:  

Harris is a leading provider of mission critical software to the public sector in North America. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (“CSI”, symbol CSU on the TSX), Harris has become the cornerstone for CSI’s investment in utility, local government, school districts, public safety, and healthcare software verticals. Our success has been realized through investments in our proprietary software and market expertise. This focus, combined with acquiring businesses that build upon or complement our offerings, has helped drive our success. Harris will continue to growth through reinvestment – both in the people and products that we offer and making investments in acquiring new businesses.