Software Engineer In Test

Job Title – Software Engineer in Test

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Employment type: Full-time

About Quantum Bridge

Quantum Bridge is a Canadian startup, specializing in delivering a scalable system for symmetric key distribution to enable quantum-safe encryption for everyone. We are a team of experts in our field, passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and always looking for talented individuals to join us in our mission.

To succeed at Quantum Bridge, you must embrace our start-up nature, have an entrepreneurial mindset, and be committed to supporting and enabling a team with ambitious goals to revolutionize the way that the world generates, processes, exchanges, and secures data.

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About the role

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer in Test with a strong background in defining, building and implementing test processes for security and/or networking software products to join our team in Canada. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and developing all of the quality assurance processes for our DSKE products. This includes the development of an ergonomic E2E testing architecture and reliable and reproducible CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with our development team and project manager to ensure our software meets the highest quality and security standards.

Quantum Bridge is looking for a passionate and ambitious candidate to drive assurance into our products. We demand a resourceful and capable individual who strives for excellence in their quest to ensure customer integrity. We envision over time a candidate who aspires to grow into their role of building and managing a first rate QA team and who will play an integral role in our success.

Your day to day duties will include but are not limited to:

• Owning the QA process for our DSKE products
• Establish and implement comprehensive QA strategies, systems and processes
• Design, develop, maintain, and execute test plans and automated tests within our Python E2E test framework
• Ensure coverage of all the QA requirements, including usability, security, functionality, quality metrics, historical data, and more
• Analyze results, identify issues, and collaborate on solutions with the development team
• Support the maintenance of technical and user documentation of the product
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment
• Provide input on product design and potential risks
• Advocate for quality assurance practices and improvements
• Report testing outcomes and recommendations to management

You will bring:

• Bachelor in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science
• Minimum 7 years of backend software development experience
• 5+ years of experience in software test automation
• Comfortable working with both systems and scripting programming languages (e.g. Rust, C/C++, Python)
• Strong knowledge of Unix-like operating systems
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, etc.) and software defined networking
• Experience with version control (e.g., Git), test management, and bug-tracking tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Penetration testing and security knowledge is a big plus
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Commitment to continuous learning in software testing and QA best practices
• Highly curious, strongly self-motivated, enthusiastic team-player

What we offer:

At Quantum Bridge, we offer a close-knit team environment with competitive pay and perks, including:

• Competitive base salary
• Generous vacation (4 weeks) and time-off policies
• Competitive benefits package
• Growth and development opportunities – within a growing start-up, you have the potential for matching growth; we believe in promoting from within!
• Working 1 on 1 with the CEO, founders, and executive team, as well as industry leaders

**Please submit a cover letter and answer all 3 qualifying questions. If you do not, your application will not be reviewed for consideration**

Quantum Bridge is an equal opportunity employer and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free work environment for all employees and candidates. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and if accommodation is required during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact any member of the Management team. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $150,000.00-$180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you located in Ottawa or Toronto, Canada?
• Do you have 7 years of relevant experience?
• Did you attach a cover letter?

Work Location: In person