Software Test Designer

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions in Calgary, AB, seeks a Software Test Developer to design, develop, and implement product tests for our expansive portfolio. You will learn our systems and build truly extensible system tests to support growing automation testing.

Responsibilities include Python-based test design, deployment in CI (Jenkins), and documenting tests and results. You will troubleshoot failures and identify root causes while ensuring compliance with requirements.

Qualifications

• Must-Have: B.Sc. in Computer Science or Geomatics / Computer Engineering.
• Must-Have: 3-5 years of relevant test experience.
• Must-Have: Experience writing and debugging Python.
• Must-Have: Experience using version control (Git or Perforce).
• Must-Have: Experience with various software testing methodologies and problem solving.
• Must-Have: Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must-Have: Valid Class 5 drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute and maintain verification and validation scripts written in Python.
• Deploy and monitor tests in a continuous integration system (Jenkins).
• Collect and analyze real-world GNSS/INS data.
• Document test design, specifications, runs, results, and compliance to requirements.
• Troubleshoot test failures and investigate and identify root causes.

Skills

Python programming

Test experience

Problem solving

Communication

Version control

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science or Geomatics / Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Perforce

Job description

Overview

Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division is looking for an Software Test Developer to add to our Software Infrastructure team. Reporting to the Manager - Firmware Test Engineering you will design, develop and implement product tests that verify and validate our expansive portfolio. You will learn about our systems and utilize that knowledge to build a truly extensible and full featured system tests; and to support an ever-increasing demand for testing in automation.

The Company

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector and mobility applications. You’ll be joining over 17,000 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field.

This position is with Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division, a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions industry leaders rely on for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Within the Autonomy & Positioning division your work will contribute to the operation of our brand(s) NovAtel, AutonomouStuff, VERIPOS and Antcom.

The Location

This position is based in Calgary, AB.

Responsibilities

As a Software Test Designer, your responsibilities include:

• Design, execute and maintain verification and validation scripts written in Python
• Deploy and monitor tests in a continuous integration system (Jenkins)
• Collect and analyze real-world GNSS/INS data
• Document test design, specifications, runs, results, and compliance to requirements
• Troubleshoot test failures and investigate and identify root causes

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or Geomatics / Computer Engineering
• 3-5 years of relevant test experience
• Experience writing and debugging Python
• Experience using version control (Git or Perforce)
• Experience with various software testing methodologies and problem solving
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Class 5 drivers license.

Key Success Factors

• Confident Self-starter
• Enjoys debugging and problem solving
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement
• Motivated by challenging work

Nice-to-Have

• Knowledge of GNSS principles
• Understanding test paradigms, strengths and weakness
• Experience working with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins / GitLab / GitHub

At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.