Software Test SpecialistSoftware Test EngineerQuality Assurance AnalystQuality Assurance Engineer
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
Hybrid
Location:
Toronto, ON
Open to relocation:
No
Minimum Desired Compensation
$64750/yr
Important To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsFlexible work hours
2
Years of experience
3
Languages
QA professional with 2+ years of experience testing enterprise software across Windows and Linux environments. Experienced in manual application, integration, and system testing, with a strong focus on API validation and issue investigation. A reliable and collaborative team member who brings attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality software.
Work History
Software Test Specialist
2 Years
Genetec | Montreal, QC | 08.2024 - 08.2026
Project: Linux Archiver Role | 5 months
Performed system-level testing of the Archiver role, covering IP camera enrollment over HTTP/HTTPS, certificate chain validation, recording, playback and investigation, video storage, retention and failover.
Validated archiver configuration and storage behavior, including file ownership, permissions, log generation, and video file access.
Investigated issues using Linux command-line tools and log analysis, providing findings to developers for further diagnosis and resolution.
Deployed Linux-based test environments in Kubernetes using developer-provided manifest templates and documentation; performed installation and upgrades validation.
Project: Justice & Public Safety Third-Party Integration | 1 year 7 months
Validated third-party API integrations for functionality and security, ensuring proper authentication, authorization, and performance metrics using Postman, Bruno, k6, and SQL.
Tested 10+ public safety software solutions, including CAD, RMS, LPR/ALPR, AVL/GPS tracking, parking enforcement, and video management systems.
Executed exploratory, UI, and functional testing on Windows desktop applications, along with sanity and regression testing across multiple releases.
Analyzed functional requirements and wrote manual test cases for new features.
Logged, tracked, and retested defects in Azure DevOps Server while collaborating with developers to troubleshoot issues.
Wrote test documentation, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge bases, enhancing support resources for fellow QA and support teams during testing and issue resolution.
Collaboration Solution Analyst Intern
3 Months
McGill University | Montreal, Quebec | 01.2023 - 04.2023
Designed and optimized Microsoft 365 collaboration and document management solutions, including SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and related services.
Resolved IT support tickets via ServiceNow, providing remote troubleshooting for Microsoft 365 and collaboration solutions.
Maintained knowledge bases and technical documentation to support users and IT operations.
Executed regression test cases for campus applications and tracked test progress using TestRail.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Concordia University | Montreal, QC | 05-2024
Dean's List 2021, 2022, 2023
Graduated with Distinction: 3.90/4.30 GPA
Relevant Coursework: Computer Networks, Databases, Information Systems Security, AI & Machine Learning, Technical Writing