Intermediate Test Developer
Calian
Marketing & Communications, Software Engineering
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posted on Aug 21, 2025
Position Overview
Calian Operational and Training Technologies Solutions (COTTS), is actively seeking an Intermediate Test Developer to join our development team in testing software systems for military-related applications. Automated testing is a core part of our development lifecycle and quality assurance strategy.
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full Time
This role focuses on solving problems in practical, scalable, and maintainable ways. The ideal candidate is well-organized, has strong documentation skills, and is comfortable working on both automated and manual test plans.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, Gherkin, and Cucumber
- Implement and apply Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices to improve test coverage and reliability
- Collaborate with developers and team members to understand requirements and define test cases
- Lead and participate in release testing activities
- Execute manual test cases based on test plans and documented requirements
- Accurately document test cases, results, and issues discovered during testing
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing practices
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma from a Canadian post-secondary institution in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Solid understanding of software testing principles and methodologies, including Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Proficiency in Java programming
- Experience with testing libraries such as AssertJ and Selenium
- Familiarity with build and version control tools such as Maven and Git, and issue tracking with Jira
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and test results
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to work on site
- You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance
#LI-TL2#
Security clearances
- A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position.
- Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirementand process.