Senior Software Dev QA - Data Engineering

Description
Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three days per week, at minimum.
The Role
At General Motors, we envision a future with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. We are on a mission to create the next generation of vehicle compute platforms. As part of this transformative effort, we are redefining how automotive software is developed, deployed and monitored, establishing a ubiquitous connection between vehicles and cloud-edge resources.
We are seeking a Senior Software Dev QA Test Engineer to join our dynamic data engineering team. This is a senior level role that will require you to drive initiatives within the team to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in automated and manual testing, continuous integration, experience with embedded automotive systems and a relentless focus on quality.
What You Will Do

• Test Planning & Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for new and existing software features.
• Automation Development: Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Functional & Regression Testing: Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing to validate software quality.
• Performance & Load Testing: Conduct performance and load testing to identify bottlenecks and improve application scalability.
• Bug Tracking & Resolution: Identify, log, and track defects using bug-tracking tools, collaborating with developers for resolution.
• CI/CD Integration: Work closely with DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Code Quality & Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure testability and contribute to best practices for software quality.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure software adheres to security, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work cross-functionally with product managers, developers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality software.

Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, including manual and automated testing.
• Proficiency in test automation tools such as Robot Framework.
• Strong programming/scripting skills in C/C++, Java, Python for test automation.
• Experience with test management tools like Jira Xray, or Zephyr
• Strong understanding of vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN, ODB-II, LIN, Ethernet).
• Experience with testing embedded systems.
• Experience with API testing using tools such as Insomnia.
• Knowledge of performance analysis tools such as Flamegraphs.
• Understanding/experience with version control systems such as Git.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

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.
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