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CHRISTOPHER BRITTEN

Nova Scotia | chris@chrisbritten.ca | LinkedIn Profile

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Software Developer with Test Automation background holding 2.5+ years of hands-on experience building and testing web applications. Skilled in test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cucumber BDD, Maven), full-stack development (React, Node.js, JavaScript), and WordPress customization. Currently completing a Full Stack Software Development Diploma focused on production-ready applications, RESTful APIs, and SQL databases. Looking to bring a quality-first approach to a full-stack development role.

KEY SKILLS

Full Stack Development
Responsive Web Design
CI/CD Pipelines
Deployment & Hosting
End-to-End Development
Agile Methodologies
API Integration
Team Collaboration
Version Control (Git)
Code Debugging & Testing
Cross-browser Compatibility
API Testing

TECHNICAL SKILLS

HTML, CSS, JavaScript Python, Java WordPress, Elementor Vercel
Git, GitHub REST APIs SQL, noSQL React, Vite
Postman VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA Trello, Jira Selenium, JUnit

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

WEB DEVELOPER (CONTRACT)

FIREQ, NOVA SCOTIA (REMOTE)

DEC 2025 - PRESENT
  • Built and maintained custom front end components for FireQ's WordPress-based platform as sole developer.
  • Custom HTML, CSS and JavaScript widgets including carousels, modals and pricing cards.
  • Debugged cross-browser compatibility issues using Chrome DevTools.
  • Configured SSL and security settings. Delivered all changes on schedule with zero site downtime.

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION CANADA, CENTRALIZED NETWORK, SYDNEY, NS

SEPT 2023 - MAY 2024
  • Validated, verified, and processed applications for clients applying for Canadian citizenship.
  • Flagged discrepancies or missing documentation for program officers to address.
  • Acted as team lead during the supervisor's absence, managing day-to-day operations, supporting team members with tasks, and ensuring deadlines were met efficiently.
  • Coordinated the flow of case files and communications between departments, ensuring deadlines were met.
  • Utilized government software and tools, including Horizon and GCMS.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN TEST (SDET)

PER-FLEET (REMOTE)

JAN 2021 - AUG 2023
  • Built automation framework from scratch using Selenium, Cucumber BDD, and JUnit. Reduced manual regression time by automating critical test paths.
  • Wrote Java test scripts validating fleet tracking, GPS sync, authentication, and cross-platform functionality.
  • Tested REST APIs with Postman and Rest-Assured, catching integration bugs before production deployment.
  • Tracked defects in Jira with reproduction steps; collaborated with devs to prioritize fixes for release cycles.
  • Validated network protocols for performance and security issues across distributed systems.

Technologies Used: Selenium WebDriver, Java, Maven, Jira, Postman, Rest-Assured, Jenkins, Git, SQL, TestNG.

PROFESSIONAL SNOWSPORTS INSTRUCTOR

SKI BEN EOIN SNOW SCHOOL, BEN EOIN, NS (SEASONAL)

JAN 2014 – ONGOING
  • Honored as "Ski Instructor of the Year (2023)" by the Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance (CSIA) for excellence in instruction and commitment to student success.
  • Recognized as "Most Reliable" Instructor (2018); coordinated events and adapted teaching methods for diverse skill levels.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Community Involvement

Ski Ben Eoin Volunteer (Various Events)
Caddy, PGA Golf Tournament, The Lakes Golf Club

Interests

Trivia, Fitness, Hiking, Skiing, Fishing