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Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.
Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.
As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.
We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.
Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!
Ultra Maritime has an exciting opportunity for a Software Tester to help facilitate the transformation and long-term growth of our software test strategy. This is a hands-on role for a versatile software tester who will perform manual execution of test cases and can help bridge the gap between functional analysis and automated efficiency.
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.
Scope
Job Description
The Software Tester will be responsible for modernizing Ultra’s software test strategy that spans Linux-based virtualized systems, physical test sets, and Docker-based software deployments. You’ll be supporting high performing teams through the implementation of test automation into virtualized and physical test environments, and through collaboration across engineering functions.
This role blends manual software testing, test automation, and strategic test planning. You’ll be in hybrid position where you will support initiatives in test engineering, test automation, as well as manual test execution and collecting test evidence and documentation —all while supporting the development of a stable, highly-functional Automated Test Environment that is intended to be adopted across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Review functionality and design specifications to ensure full understanding of individual deliverables.
Develop, document, and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts (test data, data validation scripts).
Execute manual test cases and analyze results.
Identify test scenarios that are suitable for automation and assist in writing basic automation scripts.
Identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs using a defect tracking system.
Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved to ensure no new issues have been introduced.
Triage defects with the development team to determine priority and severity.
Work closely with developers and system engineers to understand requirements and user flows.
Serve as a subject matter expert during documentation review cycles.
Work closely with other departments to facilitate test automation and code review at all levels of the organization.
Required Skills
Experience with Linux operating systems; comfortable working on the command line.
Understanding of software development testing methodologies.
Ability to create and execute manual test cases.
Familiarity with functional, regression, and integration testing.
Basic knowledge of defect tracking and reporting using tools like JIRA.
Strong documentation and process ownership skills.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across teams.
Strong attention to detail for bug identification and documentation.
Ability to review functional specifications and derive test scenarios.
Clear and concise communication skills for reporting issues and collaborating with developers.
Desired Skills
Experience with writing scripts using Python and Bash.
Familiarity with DevOps tools (JIRA, Nexus, CI/CD pipelines, Git).
Experience with test management tools.
Experience with IBM DOORS requirement management tool.
Familiarity with testing principles and test automation and test automation tools, (Selenium, Robot Framework).
Additional Requirements
The Candidate must be capable of acquiring a Canadian / NATO Secret security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment to the satisfaction of the company.
The candidate must be available to come into the office with a high degree of regularity as the role requires in-person availability for this highly critical role.
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About the Company
Ultra Maritime is a global leader in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) solutions across airborne, surface and undersea domains, charting a path to the future of unmanned and hybrid maritime dominance. With world-leading ASW technology, experts, decades of experience and significant investments across the business, Ultra Maritime is developing new, unique capabilities at an unprecedented rate. Operating across the U.S., Canada, UK and Australia, Ultra Maritime brings allied navies solutions today for tomorrow's advantage through s...
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