Software Engineer

Job Details

LocationWaterloo, ON, Canada
Job TypeContract Full-Time
IndustryInformation Tech/Com
Position ID 14384
Degree RequiredBachelor

Job Description

We are recruiting an experienced Software Engineer to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.

NOTE:

  • Hybrid / 4 days per week in the office

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Designing, developing, test cases based on requirements and automating and deploying into CI/CT pipeline for execution
  • Involved in the software test development lifecycle and testing for quality and deploying the software to meet customer requirements
  • Analyze software requirements to inform test strategy and ensure comprehensive test coverage
  • Design, author, and review detailed L2 test cases in TestRail, covering various testing types including Smoke Test, Sanity Test, Feature Regression Test, and Stability Test
  • Configure and integrate a wide array of test tools, including test management systems, defect tracking systems, test automation frameworks, measurement tools, and debuggers
  • Develop, automate, and maintain robust test suites and scripts (e.g., using Gtest, Python, frameworks) and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines to provide continuous feedback on component quality
  • Oversee and perform automated test execution for nightly engineering, and release builds, ensuring comprehensive logging and monitoring of results
  • Identify, report, and analyze test failures to pinpoint defects
  • Manage defect tracking and retesting activities to ensure timely resolution
  • Generate detailed test execution reports, summarizing pass/fail rates, execution progress, and test coverage metrics
  • Conduct thorough analysis of test coverage metrics (e.g., requirement coverage, code coverage, interface coverage) to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement in testing
  • Investigate test failures to determine the root cause, distinguishing between defects in the System Under Test (SUT), test environment issues, or problems within the test case/script itself.
  • Proactively update test cases and automation scripts to reflect changes in requirements, design, or bug fixes
  • Drive continuous improvements in test coverage, particularly by expanding negative scenario use cases

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or a WES-evaluated equivalent
  • 5+ years of Automotive Software Test Automation Experience
  • 3+ years of Body Control Software Verification experience
  • 2+ years of experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • 2 + years of proven experience in software testing, particularly L2 (ECU-level) testing
  • Demonstrated 3+ experience with test automation framework development and script implementation (e.g., Python, CAPL)
  • 2+ years of proficiency in test case design, TestRail, and management tools (e.g., TestRail, Jama)
  • 1+ Years of experience working with Agile framework

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree from an accredited university or a WES-evaluated equivalent
  • Strong understanding of software requirements analysis and traceability (experience with Jama preferred)
  • Experience with defect tracking systems and defect lifecycle management
  • Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis of test failures
  • Knowledge of automotive embedded systems and architectures is highly desirable
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

  • $42.00-$46.00 / hour (depending on experience)
  • Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
  • Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.

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