The CompanyAt VertiGIS, we build powerful GIS software. Our portfolio of products, solutions, and services enhance the capabilities of leading mapping software, most notably Esri’s ArcGIS. For decades, professionals have relied upon us to overcome complex technical challenges so that they can make a significant impact in the world.VertiGIS offers challenging and meaningful careers. Our employees help make a difference in the world through our technologies. We believe every individual contributes to a company’s culture through attitude, interests, and skills. Our teams are comprised of passionate, high performing individuals that come from a diverse set of educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds. Together we strive to do great work, support each other in growth, and have fun!The PositionOver 1,500 organizations around the world rely on VertiGIS to design, develop and maintain both web and mobile based mapping applications. We believe geographic information over the web and on mobile devices can empower people to make better decisions about their lives, society, and the world around us. You can help us make a difference. This challenging position offers the opportunity to build new skills and gain experience with various VertiGIS Studio products on our Products team. Your abilities and interests will strongly influence the nature of this position at VertiGIS North America. We welcome candidates at the junior, intermediate, or senior level, offering responsibilities and compensation that reflect experience.Responsibilities:Software product quality assurance, which may involve research and analysis, product testing, test case design, automated functional tests, defect reporting and verification, release testing, and managing test dataDesigning and executing test plans for spatial applications and frameworks for the web and mobile devices that are developed by the Products TeamWorking with a variety of development and quality assurance technologies and approaches including on premises and SaaS deployment, back end services, and front end UIProvide guidance and knowledge to other stakeholders within the companyJob requirementsDiploma/degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent competencyExperience: For Junior: previous exposure to software Quality Assurance Engineer tasks (e.g. as a coop student or study project work)For Intermediate: 3+ years working experience in a software Quality Assurance Analyst/Engineer roleFor Senior: 6+ years working experience in a software Quality Assurance Analyst/Engineer roleExperience in software programming, ideally in automated functional testingKnowledge and experience with one or more of the following: JavaScript/TypeScript, React, C#, .NETProven ability to learn and master new technologies quicklyExperience with defect management software Azure DevOps, JIRA, BugZilla, etc.Well versed in software version control concepts and the software development life cycleFamiliar with Agile software development conceptsDemonstrable interpersonal and communication skills for success in a team environmentCapacity to work, troubleshoot, and solve problems independentlyHigh level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detailWould love to see:Experience with GIS and/or spatial systems Esri, raster/vector data, OGC, etc.Experience with UX driven developmentExperience with WCAG and accessibility conceptsExperience with Cloud Computing frameworks Azure, AWS, etc.Experience with application deployment frameworks Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.Our PerksTeam / Career GrowthTop notch colleagues that like and respect one anotherWe listen to peoples' ideas—and act on themA supportive environment with opportunity for training, mentoring, professional development, and advancementChallenging, interesting workCutting edge technology that improves the world around usWorking ModelA choice between a hybrid or remote working modelA headquarters office in downtown Victoria with healthy snacks and good coffeeHigh end hardware and equipment in the office or at homeSecure bike storage and showers for those that bike to workLunchtime yoga on Tuesdays and ThursdaysVertiGIS Compensation PhilosophyAt VertiGIS, we strive to offer competitive total compensation packages that include both direct and non direct compensation such as salary, health care and retirement benefits, variable incentive pay, paid time off, and other benefits and perks.Our job postings reflect the expected pay or pay range for each position in alignment with our compensation philosophy and salary budget. This reflects what we feel is competitive based on the profile of candidate we are seeking. The background, experience, and skill set we are seeking will be outlined in the role requirements.We strive to have a comprehensive approach to compensation and ensure that employees are paid based on the value they bring to the company.Were a great place to build your career.Our colleagues are great people and make our company the kind of place we enjoy coming to every day. We reward top performers and stay true to our core values. Since 1999, we’ve built our business based on steady, sustainable growth – we’re still growing and our future is bright!Note: To avoid potential formatting issues, we require that you submit your resume and cover letter as PDF files.Note: We use a recruitment tool to reach out to candidates so please check your inbox to ensure our emails are not being filtered as Social or Promotions (our provider has been notified).
