We are looking for a technical, detail-oriented problem solver to join the SIKU team. The position’s focus will be helping improve the software reliability of our SIKU Web, Android and iOS apps.
What will you do?
- Conduct User Acceptance and Quality Assurance testing for the SIKU Web, iOS and Android apps. This includes:
- Working on small agile teams alongside Mobile and Web Developers
- Conducting Quality Assurance on new features as they are developed
- Conducting User Acceptance testing before each app’s release
- Collaborating with developers to create and run automated testing
- Support a team of Indigenous beta testers doing on-the-land testing. This includes:
- Developing testing procedures and guidelines
- Providing virtual training to participants
- Conducting regular check-ins to communicate current QA priorities and receive feedback
- Work closely with the SIKU Product manager. This includes:
- Providing feedback on new features
- Conceptualizing features to improve SIKU’s scalability and reliability
- Writing feature specifications for new features
- Advocating for accessibility improvements and features
The Ideal Candidate
- Has empathy for Indigenous users and use cases
- Has good problem-solving and analytical skills
- Has excellent oral and written communication skills and is able to write test documentation such as test plans, scripts, and reports
- Has strong multitasking abilities and time management skills
- Is detail-oriented and is able to clearly document steps to reproduce issues using text, annotated images and screen recordings
- Is familiar with building use cases and test cases using decision tables and flowcharts.
- Has strong technical skills and abilities including a solid understanding of:
- Databases
- JSON
- HTML, CSS and Javascript
- Debugging tools
- Is proactive and able to learn the right tools and services to solve the problem at hand
- Has experience with Web, Android and iOS technologies but does not need to be a developer
- Is familiar with Atlassian Suite, including Jira, and Confluence.
Contract Detail
- Type: Full-time, contract
- Location: Remote/Work from home. The Arctic Eider Society is based in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut and has over 10 years of experience working as a remote team from coast to coast to coast.
- Hours: Full-time (35-40 hours per week)
- Duration: Long-term contract preferred, with the understanding that if there is a good fit, the contract may be renewed.
- Rate of Pay: $25-$35 / hour, commensurate with experience
- Inclusion and Diversity: The Arctic Eider Society is a safe space to work and we encourage Indigenous, Black, People of Colour and people of all genders, sexual identities, and disabilities to apply for this position.
About SIKU
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About the Arctic Eider Society
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The Arctic Eider Society is an Indigenous-led charity based in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, Canada which facilitates Indigenous-driven solutions for thriving communities. We provide meaningful work, a small team, competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements to facilitate indigenous self-determination at scale.