Chassis Controls - Software Quality Automation Developer - Early Career

General Motors; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Software Quality Automation Developer in Markham. This hybrid position involves designing and developing internal tools, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring software quality through automation. Candidates should possess a degree in a related field, have experience with DevOps, and be proficient in tools like Git, Jenkins, and Docker. Competitive benefits are included.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance plans

Defined Contribution Pension plan

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Exposure in DevOps, Software Development, Quality Assurance, tools development, web application development.
• Understanding of Agile team environments.
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop internal tools and frameworks for CI/CD pipelines.
• Build full-stack applications to validate software quality.
• Collaborate with development teams to embed automation in software delivery.

Skills

DevOps

Software Development

Quality Assurance

Curiosity to learn and grow

Strong problem-solving mindset

Effective collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

React

Node.js

Job description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre (MEC)/ Oshawa Elevation Centre (OEC) three times per week at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

About GM:

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company.

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.

Role Overview:

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.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

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

• Exposure 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.

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.

Sponsorship: PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN CANADA NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada Company, please advise if you require accommodation.

For more information about GM Canada, visit our website at www.gm.ca/careers

General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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.