Chassis Controls - Software Quality Automation Developer

General Motors of Canada; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive leader in Markham is searching for a Software Quality Automation Developer. This hybrid role involves designing and developing tools that enhance CI/CD pipelines and improve software quality. The ideal candidate has a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, with over 3 years of relevant experience in development and quality assurance. Strong collaboration skills and knowledge of various technologies are essential for success in this role, which aims to streamline engineering processes and boost productivity across teams.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan contributions

Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Software Development, or Quality Assurance.
• Experience with frontend (HTML, React) and backend (Node.js, Python) development.
• Strong experience with version control systems and CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop internal tools and frameworks for CI/CD.
• Build and maintain full‑stack applications.
• Collaborate to embed automation into the software delivery lifecycle.

Skills

DevOps

Software Development

Quality Assurance

Web application development

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Docker

AWS

Job description

Job Description

Work Arrangement

This position is classified as a Hybrid position, meaning the successful candidate will work at our Markham office three (3) days per week.

About the Team

We are a collaborative and innovative engineering team focused on building high‑quality tools and platforms that empower developers, testers, and system engineers across the organization. Our work sits at the intersection of software quality assurance, DevOps, and tools development—from designing internal web applications and automation frameworks to creating visualization platforms that simplify complex system interactions.

The Role

As a Software Quality Automation Developer, you will contribute to the design and development of internal platforms, tools, and automation frameworks that support engineering teams across the organization. You will work on full‑stack solutions, from backend services and databases to frontend visualizations — while ensuring quality through test automation, CI/CD integration, and performance monitoring within the organization.

You will collaborate with developers, QA engineers, System Engineers and DevOps specialists to build tools that improve workflows, increase visibility into complex systems, and drive consistency across platforms. This role requires a strong foundation in software quality practices, automation, software development, and cloud‑based development environments, along with curiosity and initiative to learn and grow in both tools development and DevOps practices.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Design and develop internal tools and frameworks that enhance CI/CD pipelines and improve test automation workflows.

• Build and maintain full‑stack applications that support requirement owners, developers and QA teams in validating software quality and accelerating delivery.

• Create solutions that integrate with version control systems, build pipelines, and automated testing frameworks to streamline engineering processes.

• Collaborate with developers, DevOps engineers, and QA teams to embed automation, performance monitoring, and IT compliance checks into the software delivery lifecycle.

Your Skills & Abilities (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Software Development, Quality Assurance, tools development, web application development

• Exposure to frontend development (HTML, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS frameworks) and/or backend development (Node.js, Express, Python, GraphQL).

• Familiarity with databases (MongoDB, SQL/NoSQL, Postgres) and an understanding of how data flows between systems.

• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile team environments.

• Strong problem‑solving mindset, eagerness to learn, and ability to collaborate effectively with teammates.

• Strong expertise in version control systems (Git, GitHub, Gerrit), CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and scripting languages (Python, Bash).

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and work independently.

• Legal authorization to work in Canada and ability to travel to the US.

• Valid Canadian driver’s license.

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience in automotive software development or embedded systems.

• High levelof interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in a geographically dispersed team.

• Familiarity with test frameworks such as Robot, Unittest, Selenium, PyTest, CppUTest and etc

• Exposure to BDD frameworks such as Behave, Cucumber, and similar tools, with an understanding of the BDD mindset.

• Proficiencyin reading and debugging C/C++ source code.

• Basic knowledge of controls theory and the software development process.

• Experience withCarSim,dSPACE/Control Desk, or similar HIL tools.

Immigration Sponsorship Disclaimers

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILLNEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well‑being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;

• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;

• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;

• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

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