Interim Senior Software Developer in Test

Gofractional; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BlackBerry QNX is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Test for a 12-month on-site contract in Ottawa. You will develop automated test frameworks, validate QNX Power Management on embedded hardware, and collaborate with developers to ensure high-quality releases.

Applicants bring 5+ years in Python/C/shell scripting, Linux, and test automation, with leadership experience and strong problem-solving skills. This role emphasizes hands-on lab work and rigorous verification processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Python, C, and shell scripting experience.
• 5+ years of test automation development experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Linux experience.
• Knowledge of Power Management testing on different hardware.
• Solid understanding of formal test theory, test methodology, and automated testing tools.
• Experience writing test plans and test cases, executing tests and reporting results.
• Proven technical leadership and mentoring experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize automated test cases to improve coverage and efficiency.
• Debug, analyze results, document defects, and verify fixes.
• Produce detailed test reports with high accuracy.
• Run comprehensive test suites on new builds using hardware, and analyze results.
• Maintain test labs and test plans/cases based on product requirements.
• Configure and validate software on embedded hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with software developers and other test engineers.
• Reproduce and investigate issues using root-cause analysis.

Skills

Python

C

Shell scripting

Test automation

Linux

Test theory/methodology

Test plans/reports

Leadership/mentoring

Independent ownership

CI/CD tools

QNX knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

SVN

Git

JIRA

Jenkins CI/CD

Job description

QNX Senior Software Developer in Test (12-Month Contract, Maternity Leave Coverage)

Position Type: Contract (Fixed Term)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Work Arrangement: Full time, on-site (regular access to hardware and test labs required; not suitable for remote work)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range: $108,750.00 - $152,250.00

Please be advised that the compensation hiring range indicated herein is provided solely as a good-faith estimate of expected base compensation for the position. The actual compensation offered will be determined at the time of hire and is contingent upon multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and results of assessments conducted during the hiring process.

Benefits: The BlackBerry Employee Benefits programs offer a wide range of benefits that support your physical and personal well-being. BlackBerry remains committed to offering affordable benefits including coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, and paid-time-off to those that meet the eligibility requirements.

Role Overview:

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract position providing maternity leave coverage within the QNX Power Management Test Team. The Power Management Test Team at QNX is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Software Developer in Test to help ensure the quality and reliability of QNX Power Management technologies. In this role, you will do far more than execute tests. You'll develop and enhance automated test frameworks, investigate complex system issues, perform root-cause analysis, and work closely with developers to support high-quality software releases.

Working in a hands-on lab environment, you will validate software on embedded hardware platforms and contribute to all verification activities related to QNX Power Management features. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys software development, automation, debugging, and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize automated test cases to continuously improve test coverage, and efficiency
• Debug, analyze test results, generate and document defects, and verify fixes
• Produce detailed test reports based on the results with high accuracy
• Execute comprehensive test suites on new software builds using reference and customer hardware, and analyze results
• Maintain test lab environments
• Create, update, and maintain test plans and test cases based on product requirements and feature specifications
• Configure, integrate, and validate software deliverables on embedded hardware platforms
• Collaborate closely with software developers, and fellow test engineers
• Reproduce and investigate reported issues using systematic debugging and root-cause analysis techniques

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
• Strong programming background with 5+ years of experience in Python, C, and shell scripting
• 5+ years of test automation development experience
• 5+ years of hands-on Linux experience
• Knowledge of Power Management testing on different hardware
• Solid understanding of formal test theory, test methodology, and experience in developing automated tests and testing tools
• Demonstrated experience writing test plans and test cases, executing tests and reporting results
• Proven technical leadership and mentoring experience
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables
• Strong organizational skills with a track record of managing multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results
• Familiar with source versioning, problem reporting and constant integration systems (SVN, Git, JIRA, Jenkins end-to-end CI/CD pipelines)
• Working knowledge of QNX or other embedded operating system is an asset
• Ability to write clear, concise, and problem reports
• Experience in debugging, root-cause analysis, and system validation for embedded hardware and software environments
• Ability to work and participate in a team setting with an open, collaborative communication style
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Enthusiasm, a passion for quality and a desire to learn new technologies

Why Join QNX?

• Work on technology deployed in more than 275 million vehicles worldwide
• Help deliver software used in safety-critical and mission-critical environments
• Solve challenging problems at the intersection of embedded systems, automation, hardware, and software
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineers and embedded software experts
• Influence product quality through innovation in test automation and verification strategies