Platform & Test Engineering Lead

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Telesat Full time

Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 50 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.

Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.

The company’s state-of-the-art fleet consists of 15 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com

Reporting to the Manager, Platform Engineering, the candidate provides technical leadership and specialist expertise required for the operation of Telesat’s development and test platforms. The candidate will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring high quality standards of software throughout the systems development lifecycle. The candidate will work closely with the DevSecOps and development teams, and represent Platform Engineering in client meetings. The candidate will be required to develop metrics and presentations on results and trends, and be able to explain them to both a technical and non-technical audience. 

Candidates must live in the Ottawa area or be willing to relocate to Ottawa. Relocation assistance will be provided to those who qualify. 

Candidates must be willing to be onsite in office three (3) days per week. 

Main Responsibilities
  • Development and execution of test plans, test cases and scripts 
  • Development of automated test scripts and code that performs functional, performance, load as well as limits testing 
  • Development of test metrics and reporting capabilities 
  • Design, implement and maintain testing strategies and procedures 
  • Document and own the test processes and strategies 
  • Manage and lead a team of testers to ensure high-quality testing is delivered on time 
  • Coordinate with project managers and developers to ensure testing requirements are met 
  • Collaborate with the Platform Engineering team to ensure correct configuration and architecture of environments and tooling required for Test Engineering 
  • Track and monitor testing metrics, including code coverage, defect density, and testing progress 
  • Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to manage and prioritize testing efforts 
  • Development of reporting mechanisms and trending of testing efforts 
  • Work with the DevSecOps team to ensure test processes are implemented within the toolchain 
  • Passionately advocate for test engineering and quality practices within the organization 
  • Attend and present at ongoing project meetings and team standups on test activities, metrics and ongoing test and QA status 
Education & Experience Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field 
  • Proven experience in managing and leading teams 
  • Experience developing/using load testing tools and services such as BlazeMeter 
  • Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and processes 
  • Experience in Agile and DevOps methodologies 
  • Proven experience and in-depth knowledge of Cloud-based infrastructure and testing environments 
  • In-depth experience in Linux-based server environments 
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Ability to manage multiple demands with time related constraints in a fast-paced environment 
  • Prioritize and schedule work as necessary to maintain department standards and service level agreements 
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of internal employees, communicate technical information, create, and deliver presentations and information sessions to both technical and nontechnical personnel 
  • Ability to create and maintain documentation and training materials, for technical staff and end-user audiences.
  • Capable of organizing projects effectively to achieve the desired results. 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
  • Ability to attain Secret Clearance. 
Decision Making & Supervision
  • Make decisions and recommendations requiring analysis and interpretation within established procedures. 
Working Conditions
  • Generally comfortable working conditions with lifting and onsite installations. 
  • Moderate visual concentration in use of video display terminal. 
  • The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP). 
At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.

Commitment: Full Time Hire - (FTE with Benefits)

Department: Space and Network Engineering - Infrastructure and Operations

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