Software Developer - Team Lead

General Motors; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Defined contribution pension

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Job summary

General Motors in Markham is seeking an experienced QA Lead to build and guide a high-performing QA team in a hybrid role. You will mentor staff, define test strategies, and drive automation with Robot Framework and Appium while collaborating with cross-functional partners across engineering and product teams.

You must have 10+ years QA experience in mobile or automotive contexts, plus 3+ years leading Scrum teams and strong programming skills in Python and Java.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software quality assurance or test experience in mobile or automotive industry.
• 3+ years of experience in testing Android code.
• 3 years as a Scrum lead, Product Owner/Manager, or Team Lead.
• Solid knowledge of software quality assurance methodologies and tools.
• Strong experience with test automation framework (Robot Framework / Appium).
• Programming skills in Python and Java.
• Knowledge of Scrum/Agile software development process.
• Knowledge of connectivity technologies.
• Experience with vehicle communication network protocols (CAN, Ethernet, SOME-IP) as a plus.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build an effective QA team.
• Mentor the team and efficiently manage resources to support projects and ensure quality delivery.
• Guide and provide feedback on team members' performance and behavior.
• Support EGM on hiring process with acquisition of new talents.
• Define test strategy and test plan based on software development plan for the projects.
• Work with the team to design detailed test cases and setup the test environment.
• Develop test tools and test scripts to automate the testing.
• Prepare test reports.
• Provide initial issue analysis.
• Contribute to defect prevention.
• Participate in continuous improvement of test processes and methodologies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent field

Tools

Android testing

Robot Framework

Appium

Python

Java

Job description

Job Description Vacancy Status: This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count) 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 Markham Elevation Center three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Build an effective QA team
• mentor the team and efficiently manage the resources to support the projects and ensure the quality delivery
• Guide and provide feedback on team member's performance and behavior
• Support EGM on hiring process with acquisition of new talents
• Define test strategy and test plan based on software development plan for the projects
• Work with the team to design detailed test cases and setup the test environment
• Develop test tools and test scripts to automate the testing
• Prepare test report
• provide initial issue analysis
• contribute to defect prevention
• Participate in the continuous improvement of test processes and methodologies

Required Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of software quality assurance or test experience in mobile or automotive industry
• 3+ years of experience in testing Android code
• 3 years as a Scrum lead, Product Owner/Manager, or Team Lead
• Solid knowledge of software quality assurance methodologies and tools
• Strong experience with test automation framework (e.g.: Robot Framework / Appium)
• Programming skills in common languages, such as Python, JAVA
• Knowledge of Scrum/Agile software development process
• Knowledge of connectivity technologies
• Experience with vehicle communication network protocols (CAN, Ethernet, SOME-IP) as a plus
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills to motivate the teams
• work efficiently and deliver on time in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• coordination skills, and interpersonal skills

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent field
• Advanced degrees and certifications preferred

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $164,600. 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 Overview

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave
• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
• 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

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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