Position Overview

Calian Operational and Training Technologies Solutions (COTTS) is actively seeking a Test Developer to join our development team, working on software systems for military and public sector applications. Automated testing is a core part of our development lifecycle and quality assurance strategy, but this role also involves creating and executing manual test plans, ensuring practical, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

At COTTS, we’re not just another tech company we’re an advanced technology leader driving innovation for the defence and public sectors. We help the world communicate, innovate, learn, and lead safe and healthy lives.

Are you a self-starter and go-getter? Do you thrive on building frameworks, contributing to the architecture, owning projects end-to-end, and making an impact? Do you like being organized, strong documentation, and solving complex challenges? If you love taking initiative, solving complex challenges and shaping the way things work, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Why work for us? Competitive salary, instant benefits, 3 weeks vacation, and the trust to build your own team plus a supportive culture that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and lets you make an impact without micromanagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, Gherkin, and Cucumber
• Implement and apply Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices to improve test coverage and reliability
• Collaborate with developers and team members to understand requirements and define test cases
• Lead and participate in release testing activities
• Execute manual test cases based on test plans and documented requirements
• Accurately document test cases, results, and issues discovered during testing
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing practices

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma from a Canadian (or equivalent) post-secondary institution in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Over 8 years experience as a Test Developer
• Strong leadership skills
• Solid understanding of software testing principles and methodologies, including Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong proficiency in Java programming
• Experience with testing libraries such as AssertJ and Selenium
• Familiarity with build and version control tools, including Maven and Git, and issue tracking with Jira
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and test results

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work on site (Ottawa, Canada)
• Must be able to obtain a Canadian Government Security Clearance

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