Build Automation Engineer: Smart Grid Software [BHJOB13022_13669]

Ignite Technical; Electoral Area A; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Build Automation Engineer to enhance the reliability and scalability of their test and build infrastructure. This exciting role involves driving innovation in automated testing and CI/CD pipelines within a smart grid software environment. Collaborating closely with QA and development teams, you'll design and implement automated test frameworks, optimize CI/CD processes, and lead a team of engineers. If you're passionate about automation and eager to make a significant impact in a hybrid work setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in software test automation and build infrastructure.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated test frameworks for software quality assurance.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows.
• Provide leadership and technical direction to a small team of engineers.

Skills

Test Automation

CI/CD Pipelines

Leadership

Linux

Scripting (Perl, Python, Bash)

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

JTest

Selenium

TestNG

JUnit

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

On behalf of our Utilities Client, Ignite Technical Resources is recruiting for a Build Automation Engineer – Smart Grid Software to join our Client's team on a Full-Time Permanent basis. This role is Hybrid, and the Client is based in Vancouver, BC.

Summary of the Role

The Build Automation Engineer will play a key role in enhancing the reliability and scalability of the Client's test and build infrastructure. Working closely with QA and development teams, this individual will drive innovation in automated testing and CI/CD pipelines within a smart grid software environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for software quality assurance.
2. Optimize and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows.
3. Provide leadership and technical direction to a small team of engineers.
4. Collaborate with QA and development teams to identify automation opportunities and improve test coverage.
5. Integrate Infrastructure as Code solutions and maintain deployment tools and scripts.

Core Requirements:

1. 7–10 years of experience in software test automation and build infrastructure.
2. Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a technical environment.
3. Proficiency with test automation tools such as JTest, Selenium, TestNG, or JUnit.
4. Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
5. Strong Linux skills (Ubuntu or RedHat) and familiarity with Terraform or Ansible.

Desired Skills & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
2. Experience with Perl, Python, and Bash scripting.
3. Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, or OCI.
4. Familiarity with SQL for database validation and testing.
5. Agile/Scrum team experience and use of Git version control.

Terms:

This is a full-time permanent role based in Vancouver, BC with a hybrid work arrangement. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check at the offer stage.

About Ignite Technical:

Based in Vancouver and proudly Canadian, Ignite Technical Resources has been providing Top Technical Talent to organizations across Canada since 2005.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ignite Technical is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, national origin, or age.

Work Permits:

Please note that Ignite’s Clients require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration:

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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