Sr. Software Test Engineer

HireTalent; Brossard; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Software Engineer - Test to manage software testing projects throughout the product lifecycle. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of automation tools and frameworks while ensuring high standards of software quality. With a minimum of 8 years of experience in software testing or development and a strong background in automation methodologies, this role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions. Located in Brossard, Canada, this position emphasizes teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Test Automation or related roles.
• Certified in Labview with 5-7 years’ experience.
• In-depth knowledge of software test and automation methodologies required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for most aspects of software test projects.
• Identify and implement new automation tools and frameworks.
• Lead the development of automation strategies and frameworks.

Skills

Test automation investigations

Automated testing solutions

Software test automation techniques

Collaboration and coordination with engineers

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Labview

JIRA

Confluence

Gitlab

Python

C/C++

Jenkins

Job description

Job Description

The Software Engineer- Test will be responsible for most aspects of software test projects. This includes all phases of a product lifecycle: requirements gathering, software design, implementation, and maintenance. The deliverables include a highly adaptable, sustainable infrastructure capable of supporting numerous test areas.

The candidate will be a member of a small to medium-sized team.

The candidate will be required to identify and implement new automation tools and frameworks to enhance test automation efficiency. Additionally, maintaining and enhancing existing automation frameworks will be expected.

Essential Competencies

Functional

• Performs complex test and test automation investigations, reporting on problems encountered and documenting results for follow-up.
• Design automated testing solutions at the project level.
• Demonstrates superior knowledge of software test automation techniques.
• Participates in software/product design and implementation reviews.
• Leads in the development of automation strategies and frameworks.
• Develops automated software and product test procedures for multiple groups.
• Provides input into the design and implementation of product and system test set-ups as related to automation.

Leadership

• Considered experienced test engineer within the department.
• Ability to influence the design and architecture of the product to meet the needs of automated test.
• Collaborates and coordinates with engineers within the team.
• Adapt to change by identifying needs, adjusting, and working with others as appropriate to implement initiatives.

Interpersonal

• Gain and maintain the support of stakeholders and decision makers required to achieve product quality goals.
• Leverages own expertise by sharing lessons learned, documenting processes, conducting team de-briefs, etc.

Business

• Adheres to policies and procedures relating to standards of business conduct, ethics, and conflicts of interest and completes annual training in same.

Education Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent with concentration in software; or equivalent knowledge in the areas of software engineering (software requirements analysis, software design, software testing, software automation).

Experience Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years’ experience in Test Automation, Software Testing, Software Development, Applications Engineering, Technical Support, or other Test Automation roles.
• Certified in Labview with 5-7 years’ experience
• Experienced in Agile with JIRA, Confluence, Giltab
• Experienced in Python, C/C++ and Jenkins.
• In depth knowledge of software test and automation methodologies required.
• Experience in the development of test automation solutions.
• Experience with common software programming languages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with client products or other industrial control equipment is highly preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.