Software Test Engineer - Contractor

Job description

Software Test Engineer - Contractor

Burnaby, BC Canada

Solar Business

Join Schneider Electric and power your career! Discover the opportunity to join an international, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of all its people around the world. Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric the employer of choice.

We are currently seeking a Software Test Engineer for 12-month contractor position with possibility of term extension, to assist in testing and verification of embedded software for our solar inverters, data logger, and related products.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·  Execute manual and automated software tests on embedded software features
·  Create new test cases based on marketing and functional specifications
·  Analyze and document test results
·  Work with development engineers during scrum development
·  Troubleshoot frontend and backend device software issues
·  Enter and verify software issue reports

Desired profile

Qualifications:

·  Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in either CS, EE
·  1+ experience working in software QA environment preferred. New graduates may apply as well.
·  Experience with Linux or QNX preferred
·  Python test script development experience preferred
·  Basic familiarity with electronic circuitry
·  Demonstrated problem troubleshooting and multitasking skills
·  Excellent communication skills in English, verbal and written, are required

You will gain experience in the following areas:

·  Hands-on experience with Industry leading Inverter/Chargers, Control, Monitoring solutions
·  Knowledge of embedded firmware testing
·  Experience working with Modbus protocol
·  Experience working with teams in different timezones
·  Experience working in an agile software development environment

About Schneider Electric

As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructure, Industries & Machines Manufacturers, Non-residential Buildings, Data Centres & Networks and in Residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group's 150,000 plus employees achieved sales of 24 billion euros in 2013, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy.

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