Software Developer, Test Automation

IPG Photonics; Kingston; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Software Developer in Test to join their Kingston, Ontario team. The role involves quality assurance testing on software and hardware, focusing on Python automation and system integration improvements. Successful candidates will bring strong Python skills, excellent communication abilities, and a degree in a relevant field. This is a temporary contract position with potential for extension based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent learning, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Industry experience with software/hardware testing is an asset.
• Detailed knowledge of clean coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, and executing test plans.
• Developing automated test cases in Python to test new feature functionality.
• Improving system integration testing systems.

Skills

Python software development

Automated testing experience

Communication abilities

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Job description

Description

IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) is looking for a Software Developer in Test to join our agile software development team in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. You will be working on cutting-edge projects that involve integrating our company’s laser scanning and process monitoring products for feedback control and defect detection in advanced laser processing applications.

The group's products are integrated with IPG's industry-leading laser processing solutions and are used to provide quality assurance for high-power laser processing applications in the manufacturing of automotive, aerospace, biomedical, and consumer electronics products. Our technology empowers many household brands to offer increasingly reliable, safe, and efficient solutions to empower industry and improve the lives of consumers. In particular, our technology is being used to drive the electric vehicle revolution.

This is a 6 - 12 month temporary contract position. The contract is presumed to be for a fixed term, but may become renewable or convertible to a permanent position depending on IPG's business needs at that time.

This position involves performing quality assurance testing on the software and hardware modules we develop, scaling our software testing infrastructure and processes, designing new functionality to improve software usability, and working with our support team to investigate potential software issues. This position also involves collaboration with other software development and testing teams within the broader company.

Successful candidates are quality-focused, self-motivated, analytical, detail-oriented, thorough, and eager to assume new responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, maintaining, and executing test plans
• Developing automated test cases in Python to test new feature functionality
• Improving system integration testing systems
• Improving system performance testing systems
• Working with our support team to investigate potential software issues
• Collaborating with other testing teams within the company to develop shared tooling, processes, and resources

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Excellent learning, communication, and teamwork abilities
• Extensive Python software development experience
• Detailed knowledge of clean coding practices
• Experience with automated testing of Windows applications
• Industry experience with software/hardware testing is an asset
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and QA test processes is an asset
• Experience with version control, integration testing, and issue tracking is an asset
• Experience collaborating on software projects with other developers is an asset
• A strong preference is given towards candidates with degrees in computer science, engineering, and other science and technology backgrounds
• Must be authorized to work in Canada