Software Development in Test (SDET)-Canadian Opportunity for internationals

Position Description

*** CANADIAN OPPORTUNITY FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES. If you are already in Canada, we invite you to apply on our local opportunities.***

Looking to immigrate to Canada? CGI’s global delivery Centre in Atlantic Canada is growing rapidly, with exciting work opportunities to serve dynamic global enterprise clients from our offices in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

We are now welcoming international candidates to join us in delivering a vast array of business and technology solutions for leading organizations. The work permit process is handled by CGI, in partnership with a specialized law firm. Successful candidates and their family will benefit from a personalized attention throughout their immigration process and their onboarding period at CGI.

Who is CGI? We are Canada’s largest Information Technology Outsourcing and Management Consulting Company with a true global presence in a fast-paced and energetic atmosphere. CGI offers more than a job. We offer limitless opportunities where your personal and professional growth is accelerated by your desire and sense of commitment.

At CGI, all employees are called members because they feel a powerful sense of ownership and accountability. Members at CGI are building their own company – in 100+ offices worldwide. CGI has the global resources, expertise, stability, and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for clients – and for members; that’s why an astounding 90 percent of them are CGI shareholders.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Development in Test -SDET to join our team either in Halifax, NS, St-John’s, NL or Moncton (NB). The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in middleware Java stack, messaging technologies, containerization, web containers, and test automation.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Working as a professional IT consultant in the field of software engineering with a geographically spread team for leading Bank in North America:

• Provide test development / automation to ensure that the quality of the intended solution is met.
• Provide inputs for test planning, test design / development test case automation and test execution to achieve business outcomes.
• Integrate directly into a team’s continuous delivery process, augmenting the delivery of quality software and ensuring speed, agility, and risk management.
• Implement functional and non-functional automation (performance, readiness / reliability testing, accessibility, security) approach, frameworks, script development and execution, and ensure automated tests are integrated into the continuous integration, delivery, and testing (CI/CD/CT) pipelines.
• Ensure source code management looking for opportunities to effectively leverage tools and engineering practices (DevOps tools and processes, SV, monitoring tools and process, etc.
• Apply the principles of Behavioral / Test-Driven Development (BDD / TDD) and focus on value driven outcomes.
• Provide subject matter expertise considering overall quality / performance, user experience, and future bug prevention.
• Monitor service, productivity and assess efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exist.
• Work collaboratively with the team and leadership to proactively identify and resolve issues related to product quality.
  
  

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• At least 8 years of testing experience with 5 years in Automation.
• Strong practical experience programming algorithms and working with data structures in Java and Python.
• Proficient in writing complex SQLs.
• Sound knowledge with ETL/ Backend testing.
• 4 years working experience with industry standard functional automation test tools and frameworks (ex. Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, Junit).
• Working experience with industry standard API automation test tools and libraries (ex. REST-Assured).
• 4 years working experience with industry standard test management tools (ex. JIRA).
• Working knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact directly with Client Stakeholders, Senior.
  
  

Management, and/or our technology partners

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Requires the ability to build consensus and resolve interpersonal challenge.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and team members.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide information and ideas in a clear, comprehensive, concise, and organized manner.
  
  

Required Level of Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and/or Business OR Diploma in IT and/or Business with equivalent IT experience
  
  

Desired certification:

• ISTQB (any)
• Atlassian Jira (any)
• Azure, AWS, or GCP (any)
• SAFe Agile (any)
  
  

We’re also exploring AI-driven approaches to extract keywords, text from scanned electronic documents to detect missing identifiers. So, the ideal candidate would be the one who does not just use existing tools and traditional automation software but can explore and utilize AI and ML to craft intelligent testing solutions. If you are a seasoned SDET looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Software Development in Test (SDET)-Canadian Opportunity for internationals

Job Description

*** CANADIAN OPPORTUNITY FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES. If you are already in Canada, we invite you to apply on our local opportunities.***

Looking to immigrate to Canada? CGI’s global delivery Centre in Atlantic Canada is growing rapidly, with exciting work opportunities to serve dynamic global enterprise clients from our offices in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

We are now welcoming international candidates to join us in delivering a vast array of business and technology solutions for leading organizations. The work permit process is handled by CGI, in partnership with a specialized law firm. Successful candidates and their family will benefit from a personalized attention throughout their immigration process and their onboarding period at CGI.

Who is CGI? We are Canada’s largest Information Technology Outsourcing and Management Consulting Company with a true global presence in a fast-paced and energetic atmosphere. CGI offers more than a job. We offer limitless opportunities where your personal and professional growth is accelerated by your desire and sense of commitment.

At CGI, all employees are called members because they feel a powerful sense of ownership and accountability. Members at CGI are building their own company – in 100+ offices worldwide. CGI has the global resources, expertise, stability, and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for clients – and for members; that’s why an astounding 90 percent of them are CGI shareholders.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Development in Test -SDET to join our team either in Halifax, NS, St-John’s, NL or Moncton (NB). The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in middleware Java stack, messaging technologies, containerization, web containers, and test automation.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Working as a professional IT consultant in the field of software engineering with a geographically spread team for leading Bank in North America:

• Provide test development / automation to ensure that the quality of the intended solution is met.
• Provide inputs for test planning, test design / development test case automation and test execution to achieve business outcomes.
• Integrate directly into a team’s continuous delivery process, augmenting the delivery of quality software and ensuring speed, agility, and risk management.
• Implement functional and non-functional automation (performance, readiness / reliability testing, accessibility, security) approach, frameworks, script development and execution, and ensure automated tests are integrated into the continuous integration, delivery, and testing (CI/CD/CT) pipelines.
• Ensure source code management looking for opportunities to effectively leverage tools and engineering practices (DevOps tools and processes, SV, monitoring tools and process, etc.
• Apply the principles of Behavioral / Test-Driven Development (BDD / TDD) and focus on value driven outcomes.
• Provide subject matter expertise considering overall quality / performance, user experience, and future bug prevention.
• Monitor service, productivity and assess efficiency levels within own function and implement continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exist.
• Work collaboratively with the team and leadership to proactively identify and resolve issues related to product quality.
  
  

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• At least 8 years of testing experience with 5 years in Automation.
• Strong practical experience programming algorithms and working with data structures in Java and Python.
• Proficient in writing complex SQLs.
• Sound knowledge with ETL/ Backend testing.
• 4 years working experience with industry standard functional automation test tools and frameworks (ex. Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, Junit).
• Working experience with industry standard API automation test tools and libraries (ex. REST-Assured).
• 4 years working experience with industry standard test management tools (ex. JIRA).
• Working knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact directly with Client Stakeholders, Senior.
  
  

Management, and/or our technology partners

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Requires the ability to build consensus and resolve interpersonal challenge.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and team members.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide information and ideas in a clear, comprehensive, concise, and organized manner.
  
  

Required Level of Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and/or Business OR Diploma in IT and/or Business with equivalent IT experience
  
  

Desired certification:

• ISTQB (any)
• Atlassian Jira (any)
• Azure, AWS, or GCP (any)
• SAFe Agile (any)
  
  

We’re also exploring AI-driven approaches to extract keywords, text from scanned electronic documents to detect missing identifiers. So, the ideal candidate would be the one who does not just use existing tools and traditional automation software but can explore and utilize AI and ML to craft intelligent testing solutions. If you are a seasoned SDET looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

Ensemble, en tant que propriétaires, mettons notre savoir-faire à l’œuvre.

La vie chez CGI est ancrée dans l’actionnariat, le travail d’équipe, le respect et un sentiment d’appartenance. Chez nous, vous pourrez exploiter votre plein potentiel parce que…

Nous vous invitons à devenir propriétaire dès le jour 1 alors que nous travaillons ensemble à faire de notre rêve une réalité. C’est pourquoi nous nous désignons comme associés de CGI, plutôt que comme employés. Nous tirons profit des retombées de notre succès collectif et contribuons activement à l’orientation et à la stratégie de notre entreprise.

Votre travail crée de la valeur. Vous élaborerez des solutions novatrices et développerez des relations durables avec vos collègues et clients, tout en ayant accès à des capacités mondiales pour concrétiser vos idées, saisir de nouvelles opportunités, et bénéficier d’une expertise sectorielle et technologique de pointe.

Vous ferez évoluer votre carrière en vous joignant à une entreprise bâtie pour croître et durer. Vous serez soutenus par des leaders qui ont votre santé et bien-être à cœur et qui vous permettront de saisir des occasions afin de parfaire vos compétences et élargir les horizons.

Chez CGI, nous reconnaissons la richesse que la diversité nous apporte. Nous aspirons à créer une culture à laquelle nous appartenons tous et collaborons avec nos clients pour créer des communautés plus inclusives. En tant qu’employeur qui prône l’égalité des chances pour toutes et tous, CGI veut donner à l’ensemble de ses membres les moyens de réussir et de s’épanouir. Si vous avez besoin d’un accompagnement spécifique durant le processus de recrutement et d’intégration, veuillez nous en informer. Nous serons heureux de vous aider.

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