Software Analyst – Intermediate

Ian Martin Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise is seeking a Software Analyst – Intermediate for a 6-month contract in Scarborough, Ontario (Hybrid). The role entails analyzing software requirements, defining validation methods, and developing test plans, procedures and reports.

You will coordinate testing across multiple projects and communicate findings to engineering teams. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in railway or automotive testing, CBTC signaling experience, and proficiency in Python/C/C++/Perl.

Qualifications

• Experience with railway or automotive systems with CBTC signaling is highly preferred.
• Strong black-box testing experience and testing in real-time/embedded environments.
• Engineering background and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system and software requirements to define validation methods and test cases.
• Develop and maintain test plans, procedures and reports; identify root causes of failures.
• Conduct operational, stress and interface testing across multiple projects; communicate results to engineers and stakeholders.

Skills

Black-box testing

Test planning

Technical writing

Interpersonal communication

English fluency

Education

Engineering background

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Job description

Software Analyst – Intermediate

• Location: Scarbourough, Ontario (Hybrid)
• Pay Rate: $36.49/ hour
• Contract Length: 6 Months

Key Accountabilities

Technical

• Performs analysis of system, subsystem and software requirements to define validation methods, and test cases
• Develops and maintains test plans, procedures and test cases. Prepares test reports for pass and fail status of tests and identify
• root cause of failures reported during testing
• Development of test automation
• Investigates test anomalies through analysis of data files, design documentation and cooperation with project team members
• Conduct operational and stress-test (bust-it) scenarios
• Conduct testing in laboratory environment and on desktop simulation environment
• Effectively communicate test observation and results to engineering staff, supervisors and customers
• Adhere to the company’s Processes and Work Instructions
• Acquires product knowledge through active participation in formal, and on the job training, as well as self-study

Non-Technical

• Work on several projects consecutively and demonstrate ability to deliver on time and on-budget
• Work effectively cross functional teams and build long term working relationship with others
• Work independently, planning, prioritizing and scheduling own work
• Continuously seek and propose improvements to methods and processes utilized for testing

Safety

• Promote a safety culture where product safety is paramount.
• Ensure that safety is built into the test strategy by early identification and resolution of safety related defects

Must-Have Requirements

• DOORS
• Python / VBScript
• 3–5 years of experience in railway or automotive – railway highly preferred
• Experience with CBTC testing
• Experience with interface testing
• Strong black-box testing experience
• Experience with testing tools such as Jira
• Engineering background
• Experience in CBTC signaling is highly preferred
• If CBTC signaling candidates are not available, candidates from transportation or similar industries can be considered
• Working knowledge of C, C++, Perl, or Python.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong technical writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated fluency in spoken and written English.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as rail signaling, aerospace, or automotive systems.
• Experience with real-time systems and embedded system testing.
• Knowledge of transit rail systems and SELTRAC products is a significant asset.

Focus Area

• Manual Testing and Railway industry Experience Level: Intermediate (3 to 5 years of experience)

Experience with

• C++
• VB Scripting
• Python
• Perl Scripting

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