Software Quality Test Engineer

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

• 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).

• 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.