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SalaryThoughtExchange is the world’s most trusted engagement and survey platform for leaders who drive change and alignment. We support a diverse range of clients from top school districts across North America to Fortune 500 companies and Public Sector innovators. We’re also winners of Quartz’s Best Companies for Remote Workers and Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Join us on our journey to accelerate change for good through inclusive problem-solving!
We are excited to offer a Co-op QA Automation Engineer position for an enthusiastic individual eager to gain practical experience in software quality assurance and automation. As a QA Automation Engineer Co-op, you will collaborate with Software Testers and developers to ensure we deliver an error-free experience to our customers. You will be proactive in maintaining and executing test scripts, testing updates and fixes, and identifying and clearly documenting issues so that they are easy to understand. This will be a 4 month internship which will start in May and end in August and will be a remote role.
What You'll Do:
- Design, maintain, and execute automated tests in cooperation with our QA Automation Engineer.
- Identify and clearly document issues encountered during testing.
- Support the test team by executing manual and automated test scripts, as well as manual verification and testing of issue fixes.
- Develop an understanding of the product line and proactively stay informed of the latest changes in the software.
- Follow established procedures for running tests and reporting issues using the core tools: Axosoft, Google suite
- Continuously expand your knowledge and understanding of our software testing practices
- Support our Anti-Racism and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) mandate by (at a minimum) being aware of our ADEI commitment and initiatives and completing all mandatory ADEI trainings
What We Think Is True About You:
- Currently a post-secondary student completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of QA methodologies and tools
- Ability to clearly document and troubleshoot errors
- Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
- A respectful, collaborative attitude and an appreciation for the value of others being heard
- An ability to express your points of view, listen to those of others and commit to the group's decision
Nice to Have:
- Experience working in an AWS, web-based, linux environment
- Proven experience testing in a Cloud-based, SaaS environment
- Experience with TestIM, Browserstack, and Axosoft
$4,200 - $4,800 a month
Your specific compensation within this range is determined based on your job-related skills, knowledge, experience, and our internal equity assessment.
If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out, apply and tell us more about yourself in your application. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.
ThoughtExchange welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Support is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Finally, we know from time to time, emergencies happen, and you may need to reschedule an interview - we understand and encourage you to be in communication without worrying about losing the opportunity or your credibility.
What we offer:
ThoughtExchange wants to ensure our people are heard, supported, and cared for—so we invest in our employees. We're continuously asking our employees what they need to ensure we're supporting their successes in the workplace and in life. We are proud to offer our employees the following:
Benefits & Well-Being: From day one, you’ll receive a benefits package focused on health & wellness that includes a generous time off policy, flexible extended benefits plan options and company-wide Mental Health days off scheduled through the year. Our benefits package also includes maternity & parental leave top-up programs and access to Cyno, which offers personal & professional support services like career coaching & counselling.
Flexibility: We’ve been remote-first for over ten years. We’re contribution-focused, and we operate on mutual trust because we need you to feel empowered to be your best self. You know the circumstances in which you excel—where you work and how you structure your day.
Ownership: In addition to competitive pay and benefits, employees receive share options when joining the company. Additional options are awarded throughout your ThoughtExchange career based on ongoing contributions to the company.
Culture: We walk the walk when it comes to our product, and we make sure no important decisions are made without including our employees' perspectives. We value and prioritize everyone’s voice, so we use our anonymous, anti-bias platform to make sure people are comfortable sharing their real thoughts and feedback.
Compensation: We want you to do your best work, and part of that is being happy with your compensation. We pay fairly, taking into account all the complexities of market rates, experience, location, and demand. We believe in pay transparency and pay equity.
Connection: In addition to remote hubs of employees across Canada & the US and offices in Rossland & Vancouver, we get together once a year as a company in some pretty cool locations. We also connect virtually as a company on a monthly basis and celebrate one another in our #gratitude Slack channel.
Growth: You’ll have the opportunity to join regular Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ADEI) and Learning & Development sessions. You also have access to an annual Professional Development stipend & Company Coach to ensure you can grow in your role & advance your career.
