Software Testing Senior Associate

Job Summary:

Our client in Kanata, ON is looking for a Software Testing Senior Associate. This is a contract position.

Our Client was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company, delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head‑on.

The Enhanced Central Gateway team is responsible for the software infrastructure that enables Ethernet connectivity and advanced application features in next‑generation vehicles, including the hardware platform and complex software for networking, security, IPC, power management, and other vital functional components. Working as a member of the ECG software development and test team, the successful candidate will be involved in delivering cutting‑edge embedded software, working on system components that provide enabling frameworks or additional functional services beyond operating system services and drivers.

The candidate will work as part of a high‑performing development team and will be encouraged to contribute ideas and solutions as part of their daily work. This position will provide the candidate with the unique opportunity to gain experience in delivering cutting‑edge software with an industry leader.

• Testing of software components.
• Interface with product owners, development, and test teams to create test designs from software requirements and architecture documents.
• Documenting and validating software test plans.
• Test execution, root cause analysis, triaging defects and validating fixes.
• Test automation, scripting and reporting.
• Creating tests in C/C++ or Python and interfacing with existing test frameworks.
• Maintaining test libraries and tools to support regression and new feature testing.
• Preparing and analyzing test coverage reports.
  
  Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Computer engineering, Software Development.
• 3+ years of software development and/or automation testing preferably on embedded platforms.
• Working knowledge of C++ or C and Python for use in understanding existing code and writing test applications and scripts.
• Working knowledge of distributed, multi-threaded system concepts.
• Familiarity with manual and automated software testing procedures.
• Experience with test management system and defect tracking system.
• Fully onsite position.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field of study.
• Previous work experience in software development (generic). More specifically test automation development.
• Test Automation, C++, Python.
liTest Automation.
• Development experience in software test automation using common test frameworks. This also extends to test execution, requirements analysis and reporting.
• C++ - Good to have but not mandatory. This will help understand code bases as related to test automation.
• Python.
• Proficient in Python development. Recent work experience is necessary.
• Creative and analytical thinker.
• Methodical; capable of prioritizing work and working to tight deadlines.
• An excellent communicator, both oral and written.
• Experience with JIRA.
• Knowledge of automated test environments.
• Familiarity with C++ unit test frameworks.
• Experience with Android.

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributions
• Paid holidays and vacation time off
• Free training on all Altair products

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and…