Econolite® is an innovator of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) solutions, products, and services. Our technology is helping save lives and making the Smart City a reality. If you want to be at the forefront of this intelligent technology revolution, we want to talk to you about being part of our team. Econolite is committed to employing the best talent that will make significant contributions to building a safer, connected world.
The Senior Software Engineer in Test (SSET) will contribute to the overall effectiveness of Econolite’s test automation systems and infrastructure, supporting our market-leading traffic controller and detection products.
DUTIES
- Design, develop, and maintain automated tests and tools using C++, Python, Qt, and C#/.NET (Visual Studio).
- Support and enhance existing automation frameworks to validate traffic controller and detection products.
- Develop comprehensive automated tests covering smoke, functional, integration, load, and regression testing for Web services, APIs, and embedded software features.
- Build and refine automation and installation tools that are easy to use and maintain across engineering teams.
- Contribute to the setup and maintenance of scalable continuous integration (CI) and deployment pipelines for test automation programs.
- Debug and troubleshoot issues across Windows and embedded Linux systems, leveraging debugging tools and log analysis.
- Effectively document and communicate testing activities, results, and recommendations in verbal and written forms.
- Participate in code and design reviews, providing feedback on product testability, reliability, and maintainability.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Engineering/Technology, or equivalent work experience
- Strong programming skills in C++, Python, and experience with Qt (signals/slots, UI design)
- Familiarity with C#/.NET (Visual Studio) for maintaining or extending internal tools
- Experience with embedded Linux environments and test development for embedded systems
- Solid understanding of automation frameworks and test methodologies (smoke, regression, functional, integration)
- Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, SNMP, REST APIs) and experience validating distributed systems
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of web protocols, networking, and systems
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and security testing tools for evaluating applications and networks
- Familiarity with debugging tools and troubleshooting techniques across hardware/software layers
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
- Experience and knowledge of open-source automated functional testing tools is desirable
- Aptitude and willingness to learn traffic/ITS industry concepts; prior experience is a plus