Software QA Tech Lead

Location: Vancouver - Pender St, Canada

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Vancouver, BC - Hybrid (3 days on site)

Position Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• 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

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

The anticipated TTC range for this role is 117,315.32 - 156,524.57 - 196,448.24 CAD Annual . The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community! https://careers.thalesgroup.com/global/en/jointalentcommunity. You can upload your CV and our recruiters can get in touch with any new opportunities that may be of interest to you.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• 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.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.