Software Quality Assurance

As the end-to-end network performance experts, we continue to innovate and grow into exciting new markets. We are always looking for the best and brightest to join us on our journey.

Accedian has many exciting career opportunities available around the globe. If you are looking for a rewarding, new career challenge, then bring your talent, commitment and passion to Accedian, and find out how to make our success your own.

The SQA specialist will be responsible for establishing test strategies, will work closely with the software and FPGA developers following the Agile (Scrum) methodology, will contribute in adding new test cases to the existing automated tests coverage, will execute some test cases manually and will report any defect found during the execution of various test cases on software and hardware prototypes.

More concretely, the SQA specialist will develop test programs using the Python programming language in a development environment running in Linux (Ubuntu). The SQA specialist will also have the option to participate in the evolution of the automated test management infrastructure and will consequently be called on to work with programming languages such as Python and tools for continuous integration (Jenkins).

We offer competitive salaries based on competencies and experience. Our employees benefit from excellent working conditions including a complete set of benefits, flexible working hours and a dynamic work environment.

Job requirements:

• Relevant experience in LAN and WAN communications technologies (Ethernet, VLAN, ARP, IP, UDP, TCP, etc.)

• Ability to quickly synthesize the systems to be tested, attention to details

• Open minded person and resourceful in order to increase the products high quality standards
• Programming experience in one of the following language: Python, Perl, C/C++, TCL

• Strong team player with a “do what it takes” attitude

• Can easily share ideas in a written or spoken fashion

• Ability to communicate in French and English
• Bachelor degree in Electrical engineering, Computer science or any other relevant Bachelor program

Assets:

• Familiar with LINUX and the development of "Open Source" applications
• Familiar with protocol analyzers such as Wireshark, tcpdump, etc.
• Familiar with network traffic generators such as products from Ixia, Spirent, JDSU, EXFO, VeEX, etc.
• Basic knowledge of continuous integration tools (Jenkins)
• Basic knowledge of the Agile (SCRUM) development methodology

Working environment:
- Agile Methodology that promotes teamwork
- Workstations equipped with dual screens
- Test units available on every desk
- Internal trainings on Accedian’s products
- Flexible working hours
- Free parking
- Bus routes serving the Technoparc Saint-Laurent
- Free coffee
- Bagels on Wednesdays!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.