Intermediate Qa Automation Engineer (Embedded Devices)

Eroad; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

AI tooling access

EAP support

Global platform exposure

Job summary

EROAD is seeking an Intermediate Test Automation QA Engineer to own quality across its connected devices, from hardware to cloud services. You will test telematics hardware, firmware and software integrations, build automated tests, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.

You will work in Linux environments, test end-to-end workflows across devices and cloud platforms, and collaborate in an Agile team led by the Chapter Lead.

Qualifications

• Hands-on depth in embedded testing and modern automation practices.
• Strong background in embedded devices and hardware-software integration testing.
• Experience with serial communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, RS-232, RS-485, USB CDC, CAN).
• Linux/Ubuntu environments for device testing and troubleshooting.
• BDD-based test automation with Cucumber; JUnit and TestNG experience.
• CI/CD tooling like Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Python and Bash scripting for test automation and tooling.
• Cloud familiarity with Azure and/or AWS for device solutions.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development or testing tools is a plus.
• Ability to read hardware schematics or familiarity with observability tools like Datadog or Grafana (bonus).

Responsibilities

• Own quality across connected devices from hardware to cloud services.
• Test physical devices and firmware alongside their integrations.
• Build and maintain automated tests across component, integration, contract, performance and end-to-end levels.
• Create automation scripts to extend test tooling.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines to run on every build.
• Work hands-on in Linux environments for device testing and troubleshooting.
• Validate end-to-end workflows across hardware, mobile apps and cloud services.
• Investigate and diagnose defects across the stack.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional agile team reporting to the Chapter Lead.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Embedded testing

Serial protocols

Linux

BDD (Cucumber)

JUnit/TestNG

CI/CD

Python

Bash scripting

Cloud (Azure/AWS)

AI tooling

Observability tools

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Datadog

Grafana

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

EROAD is a global fleet management technology company delivering telematics, compliance and safety solutions through an integrated hardware and software platform, and it's growing its Devices Team to keep pace with demand for its connected hardware and services. We're hiring an Intermediate Test Automation QA Engineer to help us get there.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

You’ll own quality across EROAD's connected devices, from physical hardware to the cloud services behind them.

• Test physical devices such as telematics units, cameras and adapters alongside their firmware and hardware integrations
• Build and maintain automated tests spanning component, integration, contract, performance and end-to-end coverage
• Write supporting automation scripts to extend and strengthen test tooling
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines so quality gates run with every build
• Work hands-on in Linux environments to test and troubleshoot connected devices
• Validate end-to-end workflows across hardware, mobile apps and cloud-integrated services
• Investigate and diagnose defects across the hardware-software stack
• Collaborate within a cross-functional agile team, reporting to the Chapter Lead

WHAT YOU NEED

We’re after someone with hands-on depth across both embedded testing and modern automation practice.

• Proven test automation experience in Java, with Kotlin experience a strong complement or substitute where framework depth is clear
• Solid background in embedded systems, connected devices and hardware-software integration testing
• Strong understanding of serial communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, RS-232, RS-485, USB CDC and CAN
• Comfortable working in Linux/Ubuntu environments for device testing and troubleshooting
• Experience building BDD-based test automation with Cucumber, plus JUnit and TestNG
• Practical knowledge of CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Skilled in Python and Bash scripting for test automation and tooling Working understanding of Azure and/or AWS for cloud-integrated device solutions
• Exposure to AI-assisted development or testing tools to speed up automation and defect investigation
• Able to read hardware schematics or familiar with observability tools like Datadog or Grafana is a bonus

WHY JOIN

This is a chance to own quality for hardware that runs at serious scale, across a genuinely global platform

• Work on connected devices used by fleets across New Zealand, Australia and North America
• Be part of a high-growth, publicly listed technology company making a real, tangible impact
• Join a talented, collaborative and multicultural team
• Access continuous learning, EAP support and AI tooling to help you grow
• Competitive salary and benefits package