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Telesat Platform & Test Engineering Lead in Ottawa, Ontario
Platform & Test Engineering Lead
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
Telesat believes in the power of collaboration and the value of in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office Tuesday - Thursday, leaving Monday and Friday for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters brainstorming, problem-solving, and trusted relationships and allows our marketing team to come together three days a week to collaborate, innovate and thrive!
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
Proven experience in scripting (e.g. Python, Javascript, Powershell)
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.
Decision Making & Supervision
Work under minimal 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).
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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.