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Software Developer-Test EngineeringGeneral Motors of Canada • Markham, York Region, CA
Software Developer-Test Engineering

Software Developer-Test Engineering

General Motors of Canada • Markham, York Region, CA
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Vacancy Status : This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications.

AI Disclosure

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Work Arrangement

This opening is hybrid, the successful candidate is expected to report to the office - Markham Elevation Centre (MEC) three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

Software Engineer (Test) ensures applications meet GM software and feature standards for functional, system, quality, security, performance and architecture requirements. Ability to drive advanced levels of test planning, execution and quality reporting of software applications through engagement with component developers, external system stakeholders, and sustaining / integration groups. This includes the creation and implementation of both automated and manual test cases and test execution plans.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

Fully qualified individual contributor who has knowledge and understanding of all aspects of a function and exercises independent discretion and judgment on significant matters based on professional knowledge. Level most professionals can expect to achieve in their career.

Expertise

  • Recognized as a fully qualified, experienced professional. Has complete knowledge and full understanding of own area and broad knowledge of related areas.
  • Takes broad challenges and, through independent professionally developed analysis, identifies and analyses options, and breaks them down into initiatives capable of implementation. Identifies opportunities and proposes solutions to improve internal processes, services, and structures to support functional strategies.
  • Uses advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques to resolve a wide range of non-standard problems.
  • Works independently; receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Complexity

  • Identifies and devises solutions based on limited information and precedent. Uses evaluation and judgement to solve problems that are new to the organization and require a deep level of experience and strategic thought to create a solution.
  • Enhances relationships and networks with senior internal / external partners who are not familiar with subject matter and often require persuasion. Uses data and analysis to demonstrate the value of a project, anticipating, and addressing objections and or concerns.
  • Often effects change in broader functional area without direct exercise of command, using persuasion in situations where reaching agreement may be hindered by differing opinions, past practices, or experiences.
  • Scope and Impact

  • Challenges and problems are of a diverse scope with multiple moving parts, where developing a plan and viewing the whole picture is a significant challenge itself. Work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points.
  • Owns the development and delivery of solutions, driving cross team and group efforts. Leads by example, taking responsibility for their own actions, acknowledging mistakes, and holding themselves accountable for achieving goals. Addresses and evaluates a diverse range of issues using innovative methods and proposing alternative approaches.
  • Serves as a mentor to more junior level employees, providing coaching and guidance on difficult issues.
  • Has significant operational impact across their function.
  • The Software Test Engineer will perform reviews of business and software requirements, design verification plans, execute tests, log defects, and report test metrics and test status to the project teams. This role requires a deep experience in software test strategy and automation, creation of test process deliverables, test metric definition, and clear / concise result reporting.

  • Works closely with architects, system engineers, developers, and project / program managers to collaboratively provide successful and on-time delivery of projects with the highest possible quality.
  • Assists in maintaining optimal resource utilization across a functional area; calls out constraints and bandwidth limitations when appropriate.
  • Interacts with managers, technical leads, and peers to share information and clarify instructions, lead projects, build / automate / execute test plans, and assist in test strategy and process improvements.
  • Analyzes and reviews business and system requirements. Derives and produces accurate test estimates.
  • Ability to manage work across multiple projects and ability to lead all testing activities on a feature / project.
  • Comfortable creating test cases that can be executed manually when necessary, but designed and optimized to be automated; ability to write accompanying automation scripts using industry-standard tools and coding methodology should be ingrained
  • Executes manual and automated tests, troubleshoots scripts and test environment issues, triages and logs defects, and tracks progress to plan.
  • Logs, tracks, and verifies resolution of requirements and software defects.
  • Reviews test plans written by others and provides insightful feedback / assistance.
  • Evaluates and produces test and project metrics, and can speak knowledgeably to quality concerns and test blockers
  • Creates test-execution plans, categorizes and manages test suites, and proposes innovations in the testing process via tools, techniques, and process tweaks.
  • Over time, can act as an SME of the component, system, and business process domain.
  • Holds themselves and others accountable for demonstrating GM values and cultural behaviors. Models GM behaviors and helps to build a winning culture.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • 4+ years of embedded software test experience; background in mobile or automotive industries is a plus
  • 2+ years of experience in testing Android code
  • Excellent programming skills in common languages such as Python , Java , or C++
  • Strong experience with test automation ( Robot Framework is a plus), tool development, and scripting, but also comfortable with manual testing when necessary
  • Solid knowledge of software quality assurance methodologies and tools
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated, curious, able to deliver on time, a quick-learner, and able to work in a fast-paced & flexible work environment
  • Knowledge of, and experience with, Scrum / Agilesoftware development process
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, coordination skills, and interpersonal skills
  • Product development or testing experience in Audio, Connectivity , Android Auto, or CarPlay domains is a plus
  • Experience with vehicle communication network protocols (CAN, LIN, etc.) is a plus
  • Compensation

    The salary range for this role is $90,900 to $136,400. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

    GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

    Benefits Overview

    The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others :

  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
  • Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
  • GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.
  • About GM

    Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

    Why Join Us

    We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

    Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

    General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

    We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and / or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

    Accommodations

    General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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