Software Quality Test Engineer

Job Description SummaryThe 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

Qualifications /Requirements

- Bachelors degree in STEM

- Minimum 5 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).

Desired Characteristics

- 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.

- 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.

- Establishes a sense of urgency to complete tasks in an efficient, timely, and effective manner.

- Familiarity with Substation Automation and SCADA applications and protocols will be an asset

- Experience with industrial applications will be an asset

- Understanding of utility / SCADA communication protocols concepts, networking and interaction between Intelligent Electronic Devices will be an asset

- Experience in validating and troubleshooting software within containerized or virtualized environments will be an asset.

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