User Acceptance Testing
Preferred learners
- Canada
- Academic experience or paid work
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Project scope
- What is the main goal for this project?
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TECHNATION is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated student interns to join our team and conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on two exciting Software as a service (SAAS) tools being developed by our vendor/partner. This unique opportunity provides learners with little/no prior experience to gain practical knowledge and hands-on exposure to software testing and quality assurance processes specific to these two projects. You will work closely with our experienced team members to contribute to the testing efforts, ensuring the quality, functionality, and usability of these tools.
Duration: 2 weeks starting October, 2023 (tentative)
- What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
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- Collaborate with the team to understand the objectives and requirements of the SAAS tools
- Participate in usability testing, reviewing specifications, functional designs, and user interface designs viz-a-viz these requirements
- Help identify and document software defects and issues encountered during testing using a tracking system and aid in maintaining/updating test documentation
- Conduct ad-hoc testing to uncover potential issues or inconsistencies unique to each project
- Provide clear and concise feedback on all findings to the UAT team (regarding defects, usability issues, and areas for improvement)
- Attend test status meetings and provide updates on the progress and results of testing efforts related to both projects
- What is the main goal for this project?
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TECHNATION is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated student interns to join our team and conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on two exciting Software as a service (SAAS) tools being developed by our vendor/partner. This unique opportunity provides learners with little/no prior experience to gain practical knowledge and hands-on exposure to software testing and quality assurance processes specific to these two projects. You will work closely with our experienced team members to contribute to the testing efforts, ensuring the quality, functionality, and usability of these tools.
Duration: 2 weeks starting October, 2023 (tentative)
- What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
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- Collaborate with the team to understand the objectives and requirements of the SAAS tools
- Participate in usability testing, reviewing specifications, functional designs, and user interface designs viz-a-viz these requirements
- Help identify and document software defects and issues encountered during testing using a tracking system and aid in maintaining/updating test documentation
- Conduct ad-hoc testing to uncover potential issues or inconsistencies unique to each project
- Provide clear and concise feedback on all findings to the UAT team (regarding defects, usability issues, and areas for improvement)
- Attend test status meetings and provide updates on the progress and results of testing efforts related to both projects
- How will you support learners in completing the project?
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- Access to all environments and/or tools required to complete this project will be provided
- Learners will also have direct access to our senior staff members who will provide guidance and direction where needed
- What skills or technologies will help learners to complete the project?
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General Requirements:
- Currently enrolled as a post-secondary and pursuing an IT related degree
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for quality assurance
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Has a working computer system with internet access
- Able to work remotely
- Some familiarity with SAAS applications and an interest in labor market intelligence tools is a plus
About the company
- https://itac.ca/
- 51 - 200 employees
- Technology, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, It & computing
As Canada’s national ICT business association, the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) champions the development of a robust and sustainable digital economy in Canada. A vital connection between business and government, we provide our members with the advocacy, networking and professional development services that help them to thrive nationally and compete globally. A prominent advocate for the expansion of Canada’s innovative capacity, ITAC encourages technology adoption to capitalize on productivity and performance opportunities across all sectors.