Principal Software Test Specialist @ BlackBerry
placeWaterloo, ON
attach_money $130,000
businessOn Site
scheduleFull Time
Posted 19 hours ago
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About Principal Software Test Specialist
Secusmart, a subsidiary of BlackBerry Limited, is the leading expert in comprehensive anti-eavesdropping solutions for government agencies, emergency services, and public authorities worldwide. Operating in Germany, Canada, and the United States, Secusmart secures enterprise information on popular mobile devices and platforms.
Job Overview
This role is ideal for those passionate about software quality and testing. The Principal Software Test Specialist will work with secure messaging applications on Android, iOS, and PC platforms, ensuring high quality software releases and participating in cross-team initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Participate actively in Agile SCRUM with multiple stakeholders.
- Execute in-sprint QA activities ensuring production grade quality.
- Analyze and reproduce complex issues based on test results and customer inquiries.
- Design and implement manual and automated test cases.
- Engage in special projects to improve testing methodologies and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 7-10 years of experience in software verification and validation using mobile apps in Agile environments.
- Strong knowledge of various software testing methodologies.
- Experience with agile SCRUM, continuous integration, and process improvement.
- Excellent communication skills and team collaboration.
Additional Assets
- Experience with Test Rail, Jira, and VMWare.
- Familiar with Java, Junit, Swift, Appium, Shell Script, Android OS (ADB, Gradle), and Gerrit/Git.
Key skills/competency
- Agile
- SCRUM
- QA
- Software Testing
- Automation
- Mobile Apps
- Manual Testing
- Problem Analysis
- Integration
- Collaboration
How to Get Hired at BlackBerry
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight Agile and testing expertise.
- Research BlackBerry: Understand their secure communications focus.
- Showcase technical depth: Emphasize mobile app testing skills.
- Prepare for interviews: Discuss Agile, SCRUM, and integration challenges.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review Agile testing tools usage.
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Practice mobile app testing techniques.
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Study automation frameworks basics.
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Familiarize with integration and CI pipelines.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a time of team conflict resolution.
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Explain how you handle tight deadlines.
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Share an example of proactive process improvement.
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Discuss collaboration in a diverse team.
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