Software Test Analyst

Marketers On Demand; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marketers On Demand is seeking an Intermediate Software Analyst – Testing to join a Scarborough-based team supporting rail signaling projects. This role is a testing-focused position (not development) requiring hands-on QA with software developers and systems engineers in in-phase and integration testing.

You will define validation methods, write and maintain test plans, execute test cases, analyze logs and design documents, and contribute to test automation while upholding a strong safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 3–5 years of software testing experience
• CBTC or rail signaling testing experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with testing experience from other safety-critical transportation industries, such as aerospace or automotive, will also be considered.
• Experience with interface and system integration testing
• Ability to analyze logs and investigate defects
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and manage your own priorities across multiple projects
• Ability to work on-site in Scarborough at least 2 days per week, plus lab days as needed

Responsibilities

• Analyze system, subsystem and software requirements to define validation methods and test cases
• Develop and maintain test plans, procedures and test cases. Where no procedure exists, write new test procedures and operational scenarios.
• Perform interface and system integration testing in the lab and in desktop simulation environments
• Run operational and stress ("bust-it") test scenarios
• Analyze logs, data files and design documentation to investigate test anomalies
• Work with developers and systems engineers to find the root cause of failures
• Prepare test reports and clearly communicate results to engineering staff, supervisors and customers
• Develop test automation where applicable
• Promote a strong safety culture and identify safety-related defects early
• Continuously look for ways to improve testing methods and processes

Skills

Rail signaling

Software testing

CBTC testing

Test automation

Interface testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

DOORS

Simulation tools

Python scripting

VB Script

C/C++ knowledge

Job description

Software Analyst – Testing (Intermediate)

Location: Scarborough, ON (Hybrid, minimum 2 days on-site)

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract

Start Date: immediately

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in rail technology. They deliver signaling and train control solutions to major transit systems around the world. Their Toronto-area team supports large-scale rail signaling projects in the United Kingdom.

Position Summary

The Intermediate Software Analyst ensures the quality of software delivered for large-scale rail signaling projects. This is a testing role, not a development role. The work focuses on in-phase, black-box, interface and system integration testing. You'll work closely with software developers and systems engineers to create, run and evaluate software tests, and you'll build a deep understanding of CBTC signaling systems and rail operations.

A proactive mindset and the ability to ramp up quickly are key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze system, subsystem and software requirements to define validation methods and test cases
• Develop and maintain test plans, procedures and test cases. Where no procedure exists, write new test procedures and operational scenarios.
• Perform interface and system integration testing in the lab and in desktop simulation environments
• Run operational and stress ("bust-it") test scenarios
• Analyze logs, data files and design documentation to investigate test anomalies
• Work with developers and systems engineers to find the root cause of failures
• Prepare test reports and clearly communicate results to engineering staff, supervisors and customers
• Develop test automation where applicable
• Promote a strong safety culture and identify safety-related defects early
• Continuously look for ways to improve testing methods and processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 3–5 years of software testing experience
• CBTC or rail signaling testing experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with testing experience from other safety-critical transportation industries, such as aerospace or automotive, will also be considered.
• Experience with interface and system integration testing
• Ability to analyze logs and investigate defects
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and manage your own priorities across multiple projects
• Ability to work on-site in Scarborough at least 2 days per week, plus lab days as needed

Nice to Have

• Jira and DOORS
• Experience with simulation tools
• Scripting or automation in Python, Perl or VB script
• C/C++ knowledge

Interview Process

• Round 1: a 30-minute Teams interview
• Round 2: a 1-hour in-person technical interview at the client's Scarborough office