Software Developer In Test

Actalent; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Ottawa, ON is seeking a Software Developer in Test to help build cutting-edge robotic control software for autonomous vehicles. The role focuses on automated testing of C++ components, using Google Test/Mock, with test fixtures and parameterized tests to cover diverse scenarios.

You will integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines via CMake and GitLab CI, collaborate with engineers to identify edge cases, and validate safety and performance requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in software testing and development.
• Proficiency in Test Automation and frameworks such as Robot or Gtest.
• Strong experience in C++ and Python.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with CMake and GitLab CI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated unit tests using Google Test and Google Mock for C++ components (≤140 chars).
• Design test fixtures and parameterized tests to validate robotic control algorithms under diverse scenarios.
• Integrate Google Test into CI/CD pipelines using CMake and GitLab CI to enable continuous verification.
• Collaborate with software engineers to identify edge cases, failure modes, and regression risks.
• Perform system-level validation of robotic control modules, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
• Document test plans, procedures, and results for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to test strategy improvements by leveraging modern practices in test-driven development (TDD).

Skills

Software testing

Test automation

C++

Python

Linux

CMake

GitLab CI

Google Test

Google Mock

Tools

Robot framework

Google Test

Google Mock

CMake

GitLab CI

Job description

Job Description

Join an innovative team focused on developing cutting-edge robotic control software within the defense industry. Contribute to an autonomous vehicles project by ensuring the reliability and performance of our proprietary software suite through advanced testing methodologies.

Job Title: Software Developer in Test

Join an innovative team focused on developing cutting-edge robotic control software within the defense industry. Contribute to an autonomous vehicles project by ensuring the reliability and performance of our proprietary software suite through advanced testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated unit tests using Google Test and Google Mock for C++ components.
• Design test fixtures and parameterized tests to validate robotic control algorithms under diverse scenarios.
• Integrate Google Test into CI/CD pipelines using CMake and GitLab CI to enable continuous verification.
• Collaborate with software engineers to identify edge cases, failure modes, and regression risks.
• Perform system-level validation of robotic control modules, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
• Document test plans, procedures, and results for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to test strategy improvements by leveraging modern practices in test-driven development (TDD).

Required Skills

• Experience in software testing and development.
• Proficiency in Test Automation and frameworks such as Robot or Gtest.
• Strong experience in C++ and Python.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with CMake and GitLab CI.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Test-driven development experience is highly valued.
• Familiarity with test frameworks such as Gtest (Google Test Framework).

Work Environment

The position is on-site, offering the chance to work closely with a dynamic team. The role involves collaborating with software engineers and interacting with various stakeholders to ensure the robustness of our systems. The work environment is fast-paced and requires attention to detail, as it supports critical technologies in the defense sector.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $58.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services d’ingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives d’ingénierie et de science grâce à l’accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent l’échelle, l’innovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, l’Asie et l’Europe, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’être l’une des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de l’Engineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.