Test Automation Developer

Job Responsibility:

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Build a brighter future while learning and growing with Brightly Software, a Siemens company, at the intersection of technology, community and sustainability. Our global team of innovators is always looking to create meaningful solutions to some of the toughest challenges facing our world. Find out how far your passion can take you.

What will you do?

As a Test Automation Developer , you will drive quality for a modern SaaS by collaborating with our Software Engineers.

Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance:

• Apply deep knowledge of computer science & programming principles, combined with empirical professional experience into innovative solutions.
• Integrate testing frameworks with our software development process.
• Build and track quality into agile product lifecycle encompassing requirements, design, code, testing, delivery, support.

DevOps & Production Support:

• Support our products, identify and fix root causes of production incidents, own troubleshooting and resolution of production issues across teams.
• Own discovery, solutioning, monitoring, incident resolution - imbibe and socialize a DevOps mindset within the team.
• Own product quality and work to quickly address production defects.

Collaboration & Agile Practices:

• Elevate the testing capabilities for all software development team members. Identify & own coaching opportunities.
• Partner with architects, engineers, development managers, product managers, agile coaches across the engineering practice in an agile environment, with scrum implemented at scale globally.
• Understand and socialize company goals, metrics and align with the team's technical goals.

Continuous Improvement & innovation:

• Driver in continuous improvement processes through metrics and feedback.
• Welcome, change and complexity. Learn quickly and adapt fast. Be a change leader!
• Stay current with learning current trends in technology and mentor and guide junior engineers and interns.

Current Technologies Environment:

• Control Systems: Git/SVN
• Testing Frameworks: tSQLt, xUnit, JUnit, Jest, Cypress
• Databases: Microsoft SQL Server
• Programming Languages: C# .NET, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript
• Development Tools: Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio
• Frontend Frameworks: Angular
• Version Control Systems: Git, SVN

Location: This is a remote position based out of the Toronto ON office with in-office presence when required.

What will you need to succeed?

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Very good understanding of testing concepts and terminologies.
• 3 - 5 years' experience developing automated tests.
• Hands on expertise across the testing pyramid for modern web applications.
• Familiarity with implementing test processes across multiple languages.
• DevOps mindset - experience in a mature CI/CD SDLC environment, implemented exception. handling, logging, monitoring, performance measurement, operational metrics knowledge.
• Proven experience working in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong communication, partnership, teamwork, and influencing skills required.
• Proven ability to effectively share knowledge and stay aware of current trends and technical advancements.

Assets / Bonus Points:

• Experience with AWS Services
• Experience in Energy Management Software
• Open-source contribution, repositories, personal projects
• Participation in communities of interest, meetups
• Certifications in technology, agile methodologies
• Prior experience in agile implemented at scale across multiple teams globally

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and a healthy work- life balance- Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
• Solve the world's most significant problems - Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
• Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Profit sharing available.
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.
• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
• Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Diversity and inclusivity focused.

Siemens is proud to be an eight-time award winner of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Canada's Greenest Employers 2024, Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2024 and Greater Toronto's Top Employers 2022.

About us.

We share our ideas and champion the people behind them.

Siemens Canada is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose, adding real value for customers since 1912. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power. As of September 30, 2023, the company has approximately 4,200 employees from coast-to-coast and 33 office and production facilities across Canada. Siemens Canada has a revenue of ~ CAD $2Billion.

To learn more about Siemens Canada, visit our website at

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