GROUP 15 - TRANSPORTATION ROUTE ANALYST (TEMPORARY OPPORTUNITY)(EXTERNAL)

Durham District School Board; Whitby; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Intermediate Software Analyst focuses on testing for large-scale rail signaling projects. This is a testing role, not development; you will create, execute and evaluate software tests and work with developers and systems engineers to understand CBTC signaling systems.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of software testing experience, with CBTC or rail signaling testing preferred. On-site in Scarborough at least two days per week is required, with lab days as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of software testing experience.
• CBTC or rail signaling testing experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with interface and system integration testing.
• Ability to analyze logs and investigate defects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system, subsystem and software requirements to define validation methods and test cases.
• Develop and maintain test plans, procedures and test cases; write new procedures where needed.
• Perform interface and system integration testing in lab and desktop simulations.
• Run operational and stress test scenarios; analyze logs and data files to investigate issues.
• Prepare test reports and clearly communicate results to engineering staff.

Skills

Software testing

CBTC/rail signaling testing

Interface testing

System integration testing

Test automation

Tools

Jira

DOORS

Job description

Software Analyst – Testing (Intermediate)

Location: Scarborough, ON (Hybrid, minimum 2 days on-site)

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract

Start Date: ASAP

About Our Client
Our client is a global leader in rail technology. They deliver signaling and train control solutions to major transit systems around the world. Their Toronto-area team supports large-scale rail signaling projects in the United Kingdom.

Position Summary
The Intermediate Software Analyst ensures the quality of software delivered for large-scale rail signaling projects. This is a testing role, not a development role. The work focuses on in-phase, black-box, interface and system integration testing. You’ll work closely with software developers and systems engineers to create, run and evaluate software tests, and you’ll build a deep understanding of CBTC signaling systems and rail operations.
A proactive mindset and the ability to ramp up quickly are key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze system, subsystem and software requirements to define validation methods and test cases
• Develop and maintain test plans, procedures and test cases. Where no procedure exists, write new test procedures and operational scenarios.
• Perform interface and system integration testing in the lab and in desktop simulation environments
• Run operational and stress ("bust-it") test scenarios
• Analyze logs, data files and design documentation to investigate test anomalies
• Work with developers and systems engineers to find the root cause of failures
• Prepare test reports and clearly communicate results to engineering staff, supervisors and customers
• Develop test automation where applicable
• Promote a strong safety culture and identify safety-related defects early
• Continuously look for ways to improve testing methods and processes

Requirements

• 3-5 years of software testing experience
• CBTC or rail signaling testing experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with testing experience from other safety-critical transportation industries, such as aerospace or automotive, will also be considered.
• Experience with interface and system integration testing
• Ability to analyze logs and investigate defects
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and manage your own priorities across multiple projects
• Ability to work on-site in Scarborough at least 2 days per week, plus lab days as needed

Nice to Have

• Jira and DOORS
• Experience with simulation tools
• Scripting or automation in Python, Perl or VB script
• C/C++ knowledge

Interview Process

• Round 1: a 30-minute Teams interview
• Round 2: a 1-hour in-person technical interview at the client’s Scarborough office (mandatory)