Test Automation Developer

Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified "Great Place to Work." We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab's open platform and Geotab Marketplace, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Our team is growing and we're looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab.

Who you are:

Geotab is seeking a Test Automation Developer who will develop and maintain automated testing solutions to ensure the quality and reliability of software and embedded systems. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you

What you'll do:

As a Test Automation Developer your key area of responsibility will be testing how embedded systems interact with external devices, vehicle systems, or other hardware, while ensuring the software functions properly under real-time constraints, limited memory, and other hardware-specific conditions. You will need to work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement test strategies, automate manual tests, and integrate testing into the CI/CD pipeline.

To be successful in this role you will focus on creating, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts, managing test coverage, and optimizing testing tools and processes. In addition, the successful candidate will stay current with industry trends, new testing technologies, and automation tools. Continuously improve test processes, automation frameworks, and methodologies to ensure better efficiency and effectiveness in testing.

How you'll make an impact

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for testing software applications (e.g., web, mobile, desktop) or embedded systems (e.g., firmware, device drivers, telematics hardware).
• Write automated test scripts in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or similar. Ensure these tests are integrated into the development pipeline to facilitate continuous testing and quality assurance.
• Define, design, and implement CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment process. Ensure smooth integration of automated tests into the overall development workflow.
• Manage test coverage for both functional and non-functional requirements. Ensure all new features and changes are properly tested.
• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other technical teams to identify testing requirements and define testing strategies. Provide guidance on test automation best practices.
• Build and maintain test environments, including setting up necessary tools and infrastructure for both software and embedded system testing. Ensure tools are up to date and aligned with industry best practices.
• For embedded systems, focus on hardware-software integration, real-time performance, memory constraints, and ensuring reliability and safety. For software applications, focus on validating performance, scalability, and functionality.
• Proactively monitor test results, logs, and system behavior. Identify issues early and report them in a structured manner. Develop scripts for log scraping and issue tracking automation.
• Stay current with industry trends, new testing technologies, and automation tools. Continuously improve test processes, automation frameworks, and methodologies to ensure better efficiency and effectiveness in testing.

What you'll bring to the role

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 1 - 5 years of experience with Python, pytest or similar tools and technologies to develop hardware-firmware automation test frameworks (for Embedded Test Developer role)
• Expert at one or more of QA Automation, Manual Testing, Security Testing, Performance Testing, Agile QA (for Software Test Automation developer role)
• Experience working in embedded development and low-level programming preferably using C.
• Experience leading efforts to gather requirements, creating design specifications and defining tasks to implement them is a plus.
• Understand the core tenets of software development, able to write reliable automation tests & scripts, and modify application code for test automation.
• Understanding and exposure to a wide array of QA practices, processes, and tools
• Good understanding with CI/CD pipelines in an embedded development environment. Knowledge and experience in GitLab pipelines is a plus.
• Good understanding of test methodologies and working experience developing unit, integration, system, power, performance and stress tests using automation.
• Exposure and/or experience with SCRUM is an asset.
• Exposure and/or experience with RTOS and Linux is an asset.
• GCP, BigQuery, SQL experience is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationship building skills.
• Able to work well under pressure and respond to fast-changing priorities and deadlines.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong team player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
• Technical competence using software programs, including but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

Why job seekers choose Geotab

Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology

We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com.

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