Introduction
At Deighton Associates Ltd., we don’t just build asset management software—we’re redefining the industry. As a leader in innovative solutions, we offer a workplace where challenge meets opportunity, and where your career can grow alongside your ambitions.
Rooted in our dCORE values, we strive to be better every day, earn trust through our actions, invest in meaningful relationships, own what we do, get things done with excellence, and remain fiercely committed to our clients' success.
Whether you're a student, recent grad, seasoned professional, or someone ready to take on a new challenge in a dynamic and growing industry - we have a place for you.
Company
Deighton Associates Ltd. (Deighton) has established itself as one of the world leaders in providing asset management systems and asset management expertise at the strategic, tactical, and operational levels for agencies around the world. Recognized as the premier software product for infrastructure asset management, dTIMS® is used to manage large infrastructure networks in Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, and the United States. These infrastructure networks include hundreds of thousands of miles of pavements, thousands of bridges, and millions of wastewater, storm water, and fresh water distribution pipe assets.
Job Expectations
- Demonstrate commitment and accountability within the QA team to create and execute tests and offer feedback on all software releases, ensuring utmost stability for clients using dTIMS.
- Actively participate in cross-functional ceremonies, QA processes, and own tasks to test bug fixes, new features, and releases. Work as directed on projects that support company goals and brand pillars.
- Maintain up-to-date test coverage matrices, end-to-end gold copy manual, and automated tests for all products. Incorporate UAT, Load, and Performance testing scripts into the testing process
- Deliver automated tests to an agreed annual plan, collating previous support issues and testing these for each release. Craft automated tests within sprints to ensure product quality.
- Work within a worldwide team supporting colleagues and peaks in workload in other teams as required.
- Understand relevant SOPs and adhere to the process. This includes Timesheets and all other corporate compliance actions.
- Maintain QA team environments and artifacts including lists, work items, and documents. Keep QA systems up to date.
- Collaborate with the Management on continuous improvement of Product Quality. Adopt this approach yourself by pursuing continuous learning and improvements to department processes and customer interactions.
- Presents clear and comprehensive status reports for products according to department standards.
Skill Requirements
- College or university graduate (preference given to candidates with specialization in IT and/or quality assurance management programs)
- 3+ years of experience with software Quality Assurance in a Shift Left environment including risk analysis, test plan authoring, test case authoring, test execution, and test automation.
- Intermediate knowledge of test management software, programming languages, and QA methodologies. Experience with Selenium Test Automation with C# and Microsoft Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Test Plans and Test Cases.
- Intermediate knowledge of quality assurance theory, systems, and practices.
- Intermediate knowledge of scrum processes.
- Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong ability to read and understand technical data, and instruction manuals, to derive test scenarios from business requirements.
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite
- A good working knowledge in Performance and Load testing tools such as JMeter
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills to identify software faults, analyze test data, and recommend the appropriate solution.
- Ability to provide quality and timely service to customers and colleagues, while proactively seeking ways to improve service effectiveness and efficiency.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a rapidly changing production like environment.
- Ability to be conscientious, consistent, and thorough, and have a keen attention to detail.
- The position requires strong interpersonal skills and consistently interacts with multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge of industry-specific software is considered an asset.
What does Deighton Provide?
- Competitive compensation, vacation and personal time, group benefits
- In-house executive Chef – Lunch meals prepared and provided 5 days a week.
- A supportive team that encourages and supports professional growth.
- Located in Whitby, Ontario- Right off the 401 in the heart of Durham Region
- Company and department employee social events + gaming stations in-office
- Working on meaningful and impactful work.
- Matching Group RRSP contributions
- Work From Anywhere Globally
- Roll Over Vacation
- Summer golf lessons for beginners
- On-Site parking
- Global travel opportunities
Deighton Associates Ltd. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
