DevOps Software Quality Automation Tools Engineer

GM of Canada Company; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare, dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Job summary

General Motors in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Software Quality Automation Developer to design and build internal platforms, tools and automation frameworks supporting engineering teams across the organization.

You will work on full-stack solutions, from backend services to frontend visualizations, ensuring quality through test automation, CI/CD integration, and performance monitoring, while collaborating with developers, QA testers and DevOps professionals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in DevOps, software development, QA, tools development
• Experience with Python or C++
• Frontend and/or backend development experience (React, Node.js, Express, Flask)
• Familiarity with databases such as MongoDB, SQL/NoSQL, Postgres

Responsibilities

• Design and development of internal full stack 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.

Skills

Python

C++

HTML/React/JS

SQL/NoSQL

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Software Eng

Tools

GitHub Actions

VS Code

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description Vacancy Status: This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. AI Disclosure: As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role AI Disclosure: As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to our office in Markham, ON three times per week, at minimum.

About the Team

The Software Quality Automation team enables safe, high-quality automotive software delivery through providing infrastructure pieces for continuous integration and delivery, automated testing, quality gates, behavior-driven development tooling, software visualization, and coverage analysis. We are a collaborative and innovative full stack DevOps tools 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.

Hybrid Work This position operates on a hybrid work model, requiring the successful candidate to be onsite a minimum of three times per week.

Role Overview

As a Software Quality Automation Developer, you will be responsible for 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 testers, 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 good 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 development of internal full stack 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.
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps, Software Development, Quality Assurance, tools development, web application development.
• Experienced in mainstream computing languages such as Python or C++.
• Familiarity with data structures and algorithms.
• Experienced in frontend development (HTML, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS frameworks) and/or backend development (Node.js, Express, Flask, GraphQL).
• Familiarity with databases (MongoDB, SQL/NoSQL, Postgres, Databricks) and an understanding of how data flows between systems.
• Familiarity with test frameworks such as Robot, Unittest, Selenium, PyTest, CppUTest etc.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, eagerness to learn, and ability to collaborate effectively with teammates.
• 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 of working with AI solutions and LLMs (RAG, prompt engineering, finetuning, etc.)
• Familiarity of automotive software development or embedded systems.
• High level of interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in a geographically dispersed team.
• Exposure to BDD frameworks such as Behave, Cucumber, and similar tools, with an understanding of the BDD mindset.
• Familiarity of working on GitHub Actions Workflow, VS code extension development
• Familiarity with CarSim, dSPACE/Control Desk, or similar HIL tools.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $90,900 to $136,400. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
• 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 and your family.

About GM

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