Cloud Networking Test Automation – Senior Engineer

Aptiv; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Matching RRSP and eligibility to enroll in RRSP

Paid holidays and vacation time

Learning benefits

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Cloud Test & Automation Engineer to design and maintain automation frameworks, validate Kubernetes environments, and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines. This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and over 5 years of experience in software validation and test automation.

The compensation package includes a salary range of $95,000 to $120,000 CAD annually, plus a bonus and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and hybrid work flexibility. Join a leading team at Aptiv dedicated to innovation in cloud-native solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software validation and test automation for distributed or cloud-native systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python with experience in designing test automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automation frameworks for the Wind River Cloud Platform.
• Develop and execute test plans including functional, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Collaborate with developers to identify issues and improve product quality.

Skills

Python

Cloud-native systems

Kubernetes

Linux networking

Education

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

Tools

pytest

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission‑critical intelligent systems.

About The Team

The Wind River Cloud team develops and delivers large‑scale, cloud‑native infrastructure solutions built on Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenStack. The team is a leading contributor to the open‑source StarlingX project, which provides a fully integrated cloud platform optimized for distributed edge environments, with a strong focus on 5G and telecom use cases.

Cloud Test & Automation Engineer

This role requires expertise in validation, automation, and networking technologies, and a passion for building high‑quality, reliable systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automation frameworks for the Wind River Cloud Platform
• Develop and execute functional, integration, and end‑to‑end test plans
• Validate Kubernetes environments, including containerized workloads and networking (Calico, SR‑IOV)
• Troubleshoot system, networking, and performance issues across the stack
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation
• Collaborate with developers to identify issues and improve product quality
• Analyze system performance, scalability, and reliability under load
• Contribute to open‑source testing and development within the StarlingX community
• Build tools and scripts to improve test coverage and efficiency
• Document test processes, results, and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in software validation and test automation for distributed or cloud‑native systems
• Strong proficiency in Python, with experience designing and maintaining test automation frameworks (e.g., pytest, Robot Framework)
• Solid experience working in Linux environments, including system administration, debugging, and log analysis
• Strong understanding of Linux networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, bridging, VLANs, and bonding
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and container technologies (e.g., Docker)
• Familiarity with Kubernetes networking, CNI plugins, SR‑IOV is highly desirable
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Zuul, or similar)
• Experience using AI‑assisted development tools to improve productivity and automation workflows
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in team environments
• Self‑motivated, fast learner with the ability to quickly adapt and master new technologies

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $95,000 to $120,000 CAD annual plus annual incentive plan bonus. Compensation is determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and other factors.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Matching RRSP and eligibility to enroll in RRSP
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Employee assistance program, mental well‑being support
• Learning benefits: LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars

Wind River is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.