Software Developer – Test Automation

This position is a technical, hands-on role focused on the design, development, and maintenance of automated test tools, libraries, and scripts. You will be responsible for managing the automated execution of a large volume of tests, triaging execution results, and diagnosing complex software defects. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and hardware interfacing, requiring you to implement automated test suites that interact directly with vehicle Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and utilize cutting-edge automation tools.

Advantages
Future-Focused Impact: Directly contribute to the connectivity and infotainment systems used in next-generation smart vehicles.

Full-Lifecycle Automation: Go beyond writing simple scripts—design, build, and optimize custom testing tools, frameworks, and libraries.

Hardware-Software Integration: Gain deep exposure to vehicle electronics, ECU power domains, and embedded Linux environments.

Collaborative & Agile Culture: Thrive in a supportive, people-first environment utilizing structured Agile Scrum sprints.

Responsibilities
1. Tool & Framework Development
Design, build, and maintain software tools, automated features, and test scripts to optimize the testing ecosystem.

Develop and curate specialized test libraries that interface directly with vehicle Electronic Control Units (ECUs).

Integrate modern automation practices, including machine learning-driven automation workloads where applicable.

2. Test Engineering & Execution
Devise comprehensive test scenarios and implement automated test suites to achieve maximum feature coverage.

Manage and maintain the automated execution of large-scale test suites.

Triage, analyze, and diagnose test execution results to isolate software defects efficiently.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Interface closely with core development and validation teams to understand product features, functionality, and testing constraints.

Contribute actively to team deliverables through participation in Agile Scrum development sprints.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Automation Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in test automation and software tools development.

Programming Depth: 2+ years of experience in Python development and object-oriented design (OOD).

Required Technical Stack: Strong proficiency with Automation frameworks, Linux, and PyTorch.

Problem Solving: A strong aptitude for troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and defect diagnosis.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
Experience with continuous integration systems, specifically Jenkins.

Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and Shell scripting.

Background in data analytics and data visualization.

Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, electronics assembly, and hardware debugging equipment (e.g., multimeters, power-related test equipment).

Experience developing tests specifically for power domains on ECUs.

Ways of Working
Detail-Oriented: Exceptional capability in detecting, tracing, and documenting subtle software anomalies.

Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively across multi-site teams.

Self-Motivated: Highly autonomous and self-driven, capable of delivering results with minimal supervision.

Additional Information
Work Schedule: This position is FULLY ONSITE.

Summary
Our Client is committed to delivering smart vehicles for a smart world, driven by the belief that freedom of movement advances human progress. We are seeking a Software Developer, Test Automation to join our Test Automation & Tools Development team. In this role, you will deliver software solutions that enable the automated testing of the latest automotive infotainment and connectivity technologies, helping to create tomorrow's mobility solutions.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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