Automation Test Developer

Job ID

65518

Category

PD Operations and Quality

Location

Waterloo, Canada

Work Type

Hybrid

Ford of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centers, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers. 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

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

What you'll do...

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

• Develop automated test scripts and tools in Python to verify new feature functionality.
• Support existing solutions with bug fixes and updates as needed.
• Perform automated test execution and results analysis, root cause issues and validate fixes.
• Contribute to code quality by participating in code reviews.
• Interface with development and test teams to understand testing requirements.
• Monitor messaging platforms and provide timely support for development and other test teams.
• Develop hardware solutions to automate workflow (Arduino/microcontrollers).

You'll have...

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field of study.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience with object-oriented analysis and design, multi-threading, algorithms, and data structures.
• Minimum 3 years in Python development (coursework and/or research allowed).
• Minimum 3 years CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous deployment) systems (i.e. Jenkins).

Even better, you may have...

• Proficient in Groovy and Java development, alongside Windows and Linux command-line scripting (batch and shell).
• Skilled with microcontrollers and embedded operating systems, specifically QNX and Linux.
• Experienced in automated testing frameworks (PyTest, Slash, unit testing) and GUI testing solutions (Squish, Selenium).
• Adept at working within Agile methodologies and utilizing creative, analytical root-cause analysis to solve problems.
• Recognized as a highly motivated, resourceful self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $89,000.00- $139,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

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.

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

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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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