Software Test Specialist Student - 8 Month Winter Term

Worker Sub-Type:

Student (Fixed Term)

 Job Description: 

We are seeking a self-motivated, results focused, team-oriented software engineer intern/Co-op student to work for our Software Quality Assurance team. The internship offered will allow the student to participate in several stages of software development lifecycle and to become familiar with the software development processes used within a software development organization.

The Software Test Specialist will be responsible for validation of our Enterprise UEM Portfolio that includes backend Server and mobile device clients. The position is focused on ensuring we deliver a quality product to our customers. This position entails working on defining and executing test cases, investigating/debugging issues and supporting automation efforts.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Software Test Specialist will be responsible for defining testcases, updating testcases as required and executing end to end test cases to validate the UEM product (OnPrem and Cloud) and UEM Client functionality

• Analyzes, debugs logs, inspects database inputs and payloads to help with verifying product functionality and understanding failures

• Logs defects for test failures using a defect tracking tool and verify defects when fixed

• Inputting test results from test execution in our test case repository

• Work closely with QA team, developers, product owners to ensure product functionality is working as expected

• Enhance and develop UEM server and UEM Client automated test cases as required leveraging existing automated test frameworks

• Enhance and develop test scripts to help support day to day validation

REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution/program in computer related field

• Available to work for an 8 Month/12 Month term (September - April/August)

• Good understanding of Server OS, Databases, Desktop OS and Mobile OS

• Familiarity with automation testing tools & frameworks

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks, learns, and contributes to the team and performs well defined tasks

• Self-motivated, ability to take initiative and work well individually and as part of a team

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Student Life at BlackBerry

• Growth Mindset: employees have access to skills training and professional development courses, mentorship programs as well as unlimited access to our on-demand learning platform.

• Commitment to Wellness: employees have access to events that support physical, mental, and financial wellness. We host wellness sessions, fitness courses, discounts to local gyms and offer a 24/7 Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

• Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee.

• Employee Perks: we have snack and beverage programs at all locations. Students also have access to discounts for local stores, transportation, restaurants, and activities.

See more about the student program at BlackBerry over on our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40