Software Test Manager II

Enersys; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick time and vacation time

Extended medical, vision and dental

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

RRSP employer matching

Job summary

EnerSys is seeking a Software Test Manager to lead hands-on test engineering across firmware, embedded software, backend services, and applications. This role blends technical contribution with test strategy ownership and light team leadership.

You will drive automated testing, contribute to frameworks, and ensure security-focused testing across product platforms, collaborating with DevOps to improve CI/CD and release readiness.

Qualifications

• Strong background in test automation, quality engineering, and test framework development.
• Experience testing embedded/firmware systems and backend/API platforms.
• Ability to debug across hardware, embedded software, networks, and distributed systems.
• Security testing principles; IEC 62443 familiarity is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead through technical excellence and hands-on contribution.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Test Engineering: design, implement, and maintain automated tests across full stack (unit to end-to-end).
• Contribute to test code, automation frameworks, and shared libraries; troubleshoot complex system interactions.
• Own and evolve multi-layered test strategy; define automation scope and manual testing boundaries.
• Collaborate with DevOps to integrate tests into CI/CD; improve test environment reliability and security checks.
• Mentor test engineers; set coding, automation, and documentation standards.
• Provide data-driven quality visibility and risk assessments to stakeholders.

Skills

Test automation

Quality engineering

Test framework development

Embedded/firmware testing

Backend/API testing

System-level testing

Security testing

CI/CD integration

Leadership

Mentoring engineers

Communication

8+ years experience

Senior/Lead testing

Job description

EnerSys®is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.

This position will report to our EnerSys Energy Systems business, which servesthe telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.

EnerSys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA , USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis batteries; Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

What We’re Offering

• Paid holidays, plus sick time and vacation time
• Full benefit plan including, extended medical, vision and dental
• Life Insurance, longterm disability and a salary continuance plan
• 6% RRSP employer matching program

Compensation Range:$97,200 to $121,500 CAD

Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.

This is a current vacant position.

Job Purpose

The Software Test Manager is a hands-on technical leader responsible for establishing and advancing the testing competency across firmware, embedded software, backend services, and applications. This role blends deep technical contribution with ownership of test strategy, framework development, and light team leadership.

This position plays a critical part in our competency-based engineering structure, ensuring quality, reliability, and security are engineered consistently across products and platforms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Hands-On Test Engineering (Primary Responsibility)

• Design, implement, and maintain automated tests across the full system stack:
  • Unit, integration, system, and end-to-end tests
  • Hardware in the Loop (HIL) / Software in the Loop (SIL) setups
  • Backend/API and application test automation
• Contribute directly to test code, automation frameworks, and shared libraries
• Troubleshoot complex system interactions across device embedded software backend applications
• Demonstrate engineering rigor and set the standard for test quality through your own contributions

Test Strategy & Technical Leadership

• Own and continuously evolve a multi-layered test strategy grounded in:
  • System architecture and interface behaviors
  • Risk assessment and failure modes
  • Cybersecurity requirements (including alignment with IEC 62443 practices)
• Define automation scope and manual testing boundaries
• Ensure automated tests are meaningful, maintainable, and aligned with system risk
• Review and guide test designs and automation work contributed by others

CI/CD and DevOps Collaboration

• Partner closely with DevOps engineering to:
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Improve test environment reliability, reproducibility, and scalability
  • Embed security, configuration, and compliance checks in the pipeline
• Help define “done” criteria from a quality and reliability standpoint
• Reduce feedback cycles for developers through efficient test orchestration

This is not a heavy HR or administrative role.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to test engineers embedded within delivery teams
• Set coding, automation, and documentation standards for testing practices
• Support skill development in automation, systems thinking, and secure testing
• Coordinate testing priorities and workload across multiple product teams

Quality Visibility & Risk Communication

• Provide clear, data-driven assessments of system quality, trends, and risks
• Identify systemic issues early and propose technical mitigation strategies
• Ensure stakeholders have reliable visibility into product readiness and quality metrics
• Support release decisions through evidence-based quality insights

Qualifications

• Strong background in test automation, quality engineering, and test framework development
• Experience testing:
  • Embedded and/or firmware systems
  • Backend and API-based platforms
  • System-level and integration-heavy environments
• Ability to debug across hardware, embedded software, networks, and distributed systems
• Understanding of security testing principles (IEC 62443 familiarity is a plus)
• Proficiency in CI/CD integration and automation tooling
• Proven ability to lead through technical excellence and hands‑on contribution
• Experience mentoring engineers or influencing cross‑functional teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate risk, quality, and system behavior
• 8+ years of experience in software/firmware/embedded testing or quality engineering
• Prior role as Senior or Lead Test Engineer
• Demonstrated track record of building or significantly advancing test automation systems

EnerSys is committed to employment equity and fostering a workplace that respects and values diversity, inclusion, and dignity for all.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, colour, religion, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by applicableCanadian and provinciallaws".

We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

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