Software Developer in Test

At CoLab, we help engineering teams bring life-changing products to the world years sooner. Our product, CoLab, is the world’s first Design Engagement System (DES) - a category defining product that Engineering teams use to engage in meaningful, productive design conversations, catch preventable mistakes, and get to market faster. Our customers include the largest engineering organizations in the world such as Ford, Johnson Controls, Komatsu, and Polaris in the industrial equipment, consumer products, automotive, aerospace & defense, and shipbuilding industries.

We’re not just offering a job; we’re inviting you to join a groundbreaking team that drives innovation in the tech industry. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a team that values your unique skills and perspectives. Our supportive and collaborative environment is designed to foster your professional growth and creative problem-solving. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong dedication to work-life balance, CoLab Software is where your career can truly thrive and make a meaningful impact. 

Frequently cited statistics show that people who identify with historically marginalized groups are likely to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to help us break that statistic and apply even if you don’t meet every single qualification—your potential is what matters most to us.

As a Software Developer in Test (SDT), you will help maintain the best possible user experience as CoLab continues to grow. In this role, you will obsess over the customer experience, and work to automate repetitive testing activities in order to focus on UI/UX and overall product quality. You will work with technical resources such as developers and designers to ensure functionality and design specifications are being met. You will also provide critical input on the overall direction of quality assurance (QA) here at CoLab. 

What you’ll do: 

• Manage Test Automation at CoLab, including all test planning, preparation and execution activities - including infrastructure, tooling and process
• Work with the Product Team to develop user story tests and user acceptance tests
• Implement various automated testing tools and technologies to develop, debug, execute and maintain complex automated test cases
• Own the entire release testing lifecycle (e.g. integration, business acceptance, performance, operability, deployment verification)
• Prioritize testing tasks, ensure milestones, activities, tasks are completed as scheduled
• Coordinate code deployments, maintenance upgrades and project testing across numerous environments on various technology platforms
• Participate in audit reviews to ensure test artifacts and processes meet necessary standards and compliance requirements
• Provide mentorship and training on Quality Assurance to the entire company

What you’ll need: 

• 5+ years of relevant experience in QA and UAT of web software applications
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, best practices and QA processes
• Strong knowledge of test automation technologies and tools
• Strong knowledge of Python and JavaScript development
• Knowledge and experience with CI/CD processes would be considered an asset
• Strong communication skills, as well as demonstrated experience managing others
• Knowledge of common web application security vulnerabilities and experience with application security testing would be considered an asset

Why CoLab? 

• This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive compensation package that includes commission and stock options.
• This role offers an extended health and benefits package that includes unlimited paid vacation and RRSP 
• Our main office location is in St. John’s, NL where we offer hybrid and remote opportunities. This position has the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in North America.