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Software Test Development Student - 4 Month Winter Term

Blackberry

Blackberry

Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posted on Sep 16, 2023

Worker Sub-Type:

Student (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Today, BlackBerry® is a transformed company. We’re no longer about the smartphone, what we once did for smartphones is what we’re now doing for Enterprise of Things (EoT) – envisioning, enabling and securing new forms of communication that are connecting the business world in extraordinary new ways. We have the most complete and advanced end-to-end solutions to enable EoT, and our ideas lead the way in the hottest markets like cybersecurity, SaaS, neural networks and autonomous vehicles.

Today our software is trusted by the world’s most important organizations, including all of the G7, 16 of the G20, NATO, financial firms, healthcare providers and educational institutions. BlackBerry technology is further embedded in millions of ‘things.’ You can find BlackBerry in smart watches, medical devices, cars, trains, robots, smart meters, TV broadcast equipment, wind turbines, hydroelectric plants, pilot training simulators, mail-sorting machines and, of course, tablets and smartphones just to name a few.

Position Summary

The BlackBerry IoT Business Unit combines BlackBerry’s core IoT assets across the company, including the BTS (QNX, Jarvis, Certicom, Radar) and BlackBerry IVY, which is an edge-first secure and intelligent in-vehicle data platform that provides automakers with cloud-controlled access to vehicle data in order to produce and share insights consistently with a global digital ecosystem of developers to deliver actionable value on vehicle data at scale. The BlackBerry IVY Engineering organization is focused on developing and delivering on this vision of BlackBerry IVY through delivery of software and services that will be used by vehicle OEMs and also the broader development community worldwide.

We are looking for a Software Test Developer Student. The successful candidate will work on the development and testing of the IVY product.

Location: Ottawa, ON

Length of Term: 4 Months

What you will do

  • Testing for the IVY product including creating and executing test cases, analyzing test results, debugging and verifying issues

  • Developing automated tests with continuous improvements in coverage and efficiency

  • Strong skills in innovative thinking, initiative and communication will be required and used regularly

Who we are looking for

  • Currently enrolled in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering program

  • Strong knowledge in Python and C++ programming

  • Experience in developing automated tests and testing tools

  • Experience with AWS or other cloud technologies

  • Experience with QNX or Linux OS

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Highly organized and detail oriented

  • Curious attitude and self-starter with strong interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with excellent time management skills

Above and beyond

  • Passion for excellence and a strong proponent of bridging knowledge share and collective effort between groups throughout an organization

  • Innovative thinker with a keen interest for developing new technologies and concepts

  • Experience with JIRA, TestRail, Git and Docker

  • Experience in developing software for embedded system

Student Life at Blackberry

  • Growth Mindset: employees have access to skills training and professional development courses, mentorship programs as well as unlimited access to our on-demand learning platform.
  • Commitment to Wellness: employees have access to events that support physical, mental and financial wellness. We host wellness sessions, fitness courses, discounts to local gyms and offer a 24/7 Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
  • Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee.
  • Employee Perks: we have snack and beverage programs at all locations. Students also have access to discounts for local stores, transportation, restaurants and activities.

See more about the student program at BlackBerry over on our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40