Software Testing Specialist/Senior Python Test Automation Developer Hybrid work (4 days on-site Ottawa/ 1 day remote)
1 year contract with possibility of extension
Procom is seeking an experienced Software Testing Specialist (Senior Automation Developer) for a long-term contract with a leading organization. This role is ideal for an experienced automation professional with a strong background in Python, software verification, embedded systems, and test automation who is passionate about delivering high-quality software for next-generation automotive technologies.
Working within a collaborative Agile environment, you will play a key role in designing, developing, maintaining, and executing automated testing solutions for complex embedded software platforms.
- Lead the design, planning, and execution of automated test strategies for software verification.
- Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test libraries and scripts.
- Develop scalable automation frameworks that support evolving verification requirements.
- Create comprehensive test coverage for complex software applications.
- Utilize test management tools for planning, execution, monitoring, metrics, and reporting.
- Create, track, and manage software defects using defect management tools.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote software craftsmanship, quality standards, and secure development practices.
- Mentor team members on automation tools, testing strategies, and best practices.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external suppliers within Agile development environments.
- Support verification activities across multiple integration and validation levels.
- Apply industry-recognized Software Quality Assurance standards including ASPICE, ISTQB, ASAM, and INCOSE.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. Candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion.
- 8+ years of professional experience in software verification, validation, and test automation.
- 5+ years designing and implementing automated testing strategies.
- Advanced experience developing automated testing frameworks.
- Strong experience with Python programming and Object-Oriented Programming.
- Experience working with embedded software systems.
- Proven experience working in Agile development environments.
- Ability to work onsite four days per week.
- Python (Intermediate to Advanced)
- Software Testing (Advanced)
- Test Automation (Advanced)
- Embedded Systems (Intermediate to Advanced)
- QNX
- Android Automotive
- Vehicle network architecture
- Automotive infotainment systems
- Requirements Engineering
- Electrical Architecture
- Software Architecture
- Functional Architecture
- Software Configuration Management
- Source Control
- DevSecOps
- Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
- Software Reliability Engineering
- Observability and production support
- Automation framework architecture
- Verification metrics and reporting
