Enterprise Test Architect

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Posting End Date2024-06-21

Job GradePIPSC-3

Pay Range$107,682 - $135,272

Job SummaryWe’re experts in navigating Canada’s skies. Keeping 18 million square kilometers of Canadian airspace safe is more than a job, it’s a calling. No matter our role, everything we do helps keep our skies safe. As a member of NAV CANADA’s Test Centre of Excellence, the Enterprise Test Architect is responsible for creating the standards and technologies that our teams adopt for testing. In keeping with our culture of safety first, this position has a unique role within our team for helping to provide strategic direction in the promotion and adoption of test standards across the technology organization. You will be working with other teams to assist, educate and improve their test maturity ensuring that NAV CANADA produces higher-quality products that are critical to its operation and business. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in researching test standards and policies.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment

• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan

• Opportunities for growth and development

• Flexible work arrangements

• Diverse and inclusive workforce

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Supporting research activities and the development of standards and improvements for testing based on test processes and best practices.

• Writing clear and concise documentation pertaining to testing, such as test standards and templates.

• Adopt automated testing solutions and support its use.

• Keep abreast of trends, tools, and technology platforms specific to testing.

• Share knowledge of testing via presentations, training, and discussions.

• Provide guidance to improve and augment test capabilities.

• Provide support on unit, integration, system and acceptance level testing to all staff.

• Working with the Team Lead to define verification and validation plans to support strategic initiatives.

• Contributing to planning activities and providing estimates and timelines for required activities.

• Help identify suitable test metrics to assess test processes.

• Work with Technology teams to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Graduated from a recognized university or college with a degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training.

Experience:

• 5 years experience in a testing role.

Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of testing principles and how to apply them to small scale, large scale, and complex projects.

• Understand the value of good testing and the testing requirements to create high-quality products.

• Knowledge of programming languages and familiarity with test maturity models such as TMMi.

• Understanding the flow of code and SDLC.

Abilities:

• Ability to identify test tools and test automation methods suitable for the organization.

• Ability to research new areas to provide advice on practical solutions.

• Able to write clear, cohesive, and concise documentation pertaining to testing that is easily understandable by colleagues, management, and stakeholders.

• Ability to work in collaboration with other teams in providing support to improve the maturity of testing and supporting their test process improvement initiatives.

• Ability to remain organized and prioritize daily tasks while working on multiple projects.

Personal Suitability:

• Skills to communicate clearly in conversation and in presentations to both technical and non-technical staff and management.

• Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Shows initiative, integrity, reliability, good judgement, and positive attitude.

• Dependable and resilient with the ability to remain calm while working in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions:

• This position is based in Ottawa but may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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