Software Quality Test Engineer

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Job Description Summary

The embedded software quality test engineer is part of a research and development team responsible for designing and testing software for industrial control applications primarily for the electrical transmission and distribution industry. Product Testing include a variety of automated, manual and simulation procedures designed to validate the quality and performance of the products in line with design and industry requirements

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

·  Be part of an agile development team that develops embedded software applications.
·  Familiarize with GE controllers and develop good understanding on their functionality.
·  Collaborate with development and system teams to test containerized microservices (Docker, Kubernetes) in complex simulation environments.
·  Own and execute test cases for each requirement as part of an agile iteration schedule.
·  Identify and ensure requirements traceability to test cases.
·  Identify and report defects detected during testing
·  Assist in prioritization of reported defects and work with software developers to facilitate timely closure
·  Verify resolution of resolved defects
·  Record and report test results in an effective manner.
·  Design functional verification test plans to validate performance, boundary and negative testing

Qualifications /Requirements

·  Bachelors degree in STEM
·  Minimum 2 years of experience in software development and test, SCADA communications or system integration for control systems.
·  Knowledge in basic electronic engineering fundamentals, Electrical protection, substation automation and SCADA.
·  Ability to learn and apply test tools such as protocol Analyzer, software simulation applications, device configuration tools.
·  Able to work both as part of a team and independently utilizing agile execution tools
·  Familiarity with Substation Automation and SCADA applications and protocols
·  Understanding of utility / SCADA communication protocols concepts, networking and interaction between Intelligent Electronic Devices
·  Hands on with systems designed based on Industrial communication protocols, technologies and standards such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870, IEC 61850, IEEE 1588, Ethernet communications and cyber security
·  Hands-on experience with container technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).

Desired Characteristics

·  Capacity to listen, understand and synthesize end-user requirements in a multi-cultural environment.
·  Organized ability to multi-task and stay organized.
·  High energy, self-starter, with a proven track record in delivering results.
·  Establishes a sense of urgency to complete tasks in an efficient, timely, and effective manner.
·  Strong team player, able to foster good working relationships with other functional areas.
·  Familiar with fundamental program tools and processes.
·  Strong problem-solving skills
·  Ability to work independently
·  Strong oral and written communication skills.
·  Familiarity with Substation Automation and SCADA applications and protocols will be an asset
·  Understanding of utility / SCADA communication protocols concepts, networking and interaction between Intelligent Electronic Devices will be an asset 
·  Experience with industrial applications will be an asset
·  Experience in validating and troubleshooting software within containerized or virtualized environments will be an asset.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes