Test Automation Developer

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Ford of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.ford.ca.

At Ford of Canada, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and selling high-quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community, and the world in which we live. We don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe.
The Diagnostics and Analytics team is looking for an automation tester to join the organization to help us ensure that our software has the highest possible quality.  The candidate will be required to develop and execute functional and integration test plans for new features developed for the Diagnostics and Analytics framework.  The tester will have the opportunity to explore testing distributed embedded systems, high traffic web portals, and highly scaled cloud architectures all within the same team!  The position offers endless career growth and technical challenges for the right candidate.  

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Design, create, and maintain automated tests.
• Analyze test results and provide documentation/reports.
• Troubleshoot issues by analyzing logs.
• Determine reproduction steps for bugs found.
• Report bugs and errors to development teams.
• Work closely with development team to resolve bugs.
• Communicate with QA team to share knowledge and prioritize tasks.
• Build on facilities provided by test infrastructure team.
• Share updates from build & release team.

You'll have... 

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.)

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience working with Python and Python based testing frameworks such as Slash/PyTest.
• 4+ years of experience working with BASH or similar shell script programming.
• 4+ years of experience working with knowledge of test management software (e.g. TestRail).
• 4+ years of experience working with JIRA, Linux OS, GIT and Jenkins.

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with test automation framework development.
• Familiar with good software design principles.
• Demonstrated ability analyzing requirements to achieve maximum code coverage.
• Experience with infotainment or mobile software (e.g. Android).

• Familiarity with Agile framework.

  
  

• Experience with Android / QNX.

  
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Adept analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Focus on quality.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $85,000 - $135,000 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.

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