SDET/Technical Feature Tester
Job in
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
JSI
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
-
IT/Tech
IT QA Tester / Automation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: SDET / Technical Feature Tester
Posting Details
Job Details
Description
JSI Telecom is looking for a full-time
SDET / Technical Feature Tester
. You will test complex, cutting-edge software leveraging
AI
,
ML
, and a wide variety of technologies. This role combines
automated and manual testing
, exploratory testing, and collaboration with developers, product owners, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software that meets and exceeds customer expectations.
Your experience and training are important, but your mindset—curiosity, adaptability, and passion for quality—is critical.
Responsibilities
At JSI, your responsibilities may include:
Designing and writing test cases and test plans as part of feature and regression test suitesCollaborating with developers, product owners and other SMEs.Determining which test cases can and should be automated.Automating, maintaining and executing tests in a timely manner.Reporting on and explaining test results.Owing quality and influencing test design, processes and automation best practices.Performing exploratory testing and executing defined test cases on pre- and post-release software to prove that:
Features satisfy or exceed explicit and implicit requirements The product delivers an excellent user experience The features integrate with the product suiteIndependently troubleshooting and investigating issues that ariseExecuting long-running tests on pre- and post-release software to prove:
The absence of edge condition failures and memory leaks The supportability of the product Identifying defects and managing those defects through a bug tracking system (Azure)Partnering with development teams to reproduce defect scenarios and identify root causesWorking with other members of the test team to:
Participate in regression testing Prioritize areas for soak testing Give feedback on feature testing shortfalls Provide peer review for other testersRunning and analyzing automated testsParticipating in feature development and planning meetings as a representative from the test teamAdvocating for qualityTraits
The ideal candidate:
Ability to code in languages like Python, C#Experience with tools like Playwright, Selenium, Nunit, PostmanFamiliar with CI/CD integration for automated pipelinesExperience with a variety of test techniques and practices including Test Driven Development (TDD)Knowledge of non-functional requirements, including performance, stability, supportability, extensibility etc.Uses and stays current with AI tools for quality engineering.Ideally, has working knowledge of at least some of the following:
Data Lakehouse Kubernetes Helm Checkmk Cloud platforms like AWS Loves testing and is really good at it - testing is your Plan A career, not Plan BHas a strong understanding of software development life cycle, testing and testing toolsHas a technical mindset, for example:
Uses AI for efficiency and productivity in daily tasks Experienced with scripting or programming Experienced with API's Experienced with system configuration and networking Experienced with data collection and managementThinks like a tester Technical Creative Critical PracticalAdvocates for quality Speaks up to ask questions and raise concerns Knows when to escalate concerns to managementIs thorough, meticulous and detail-oriented Has good time management and is able to prioritize tasks Is satisfied by solving problems, not just the symptomsHas a tremendous desire and capacity to learn and actively seeks opportunities for growthIs adaptable to new environments, tools and processesCan independently troubleshoot and investigate issues that ariseRequirements
Live in the Ottawa area and be available to work in office at least 2 days per weekStrong verbal and written communication skills in EnglishEligible for top secret security clearance:
No criminal activity No criminal record Ten years of verifiable history within CanadaUniversity or College graduate or equivalent experienceExperience in Software Quality Assurance or related fieldHow we Work?
You will be expected to work in a Hybrid environment reporting to our Kanata, Ontario location 2 or more times per week.
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