Actalent is seeking a Test Automation Engineer for a position in the Centretown area of Ottawa!

Job Title: Test Automation Engineer

Job Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining automated test frameworks to ensure the quality and reliability of our systems. This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Test Automation Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, network engineers, and QA, to deliver high-quality testing solutions.

ResponsibilitiesDevelop and expand automation frameworks using Python and Pytest for system verification and regression testing.Integrate and test APIs, particularly CNOS APIs and libraries for seamless data retrieval.Perform regression, integration, sanity, smoke, blackbox, and whitebox testing.Document automation frameworks, API usage, and troubleshooting guides.Conduct root cause analysis and resolve network and software integration issues.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and deliver high-quality solutions.Provide mentorship and guidance to team members.Ensure scalability and performance optimization of testing processes.Work on multi-platform testing and develop scalable testing frameworks.Implement advanced monitoring and reporting solutions.Execute manual test cases using Ixia and CNOS test cases.Essential Skills6+ years of experience with Python scripting and development from scratch.Proficiency in Pytest or similar frameworks such as Slash, Robot.Experience creating test plans and test cases for an automated test environment.Testing software on embedded systems.Knowledge of GRPC and PyTest.Proficiency in Git and GitLab.Additional Skills & QualificationsComfortable with 'greenfield' development; building a project or feature from the ground up.Experience with Protobuf messaging between various segments.Familiarity with Agile methodologies.Experience with API testing using tools like Postman and REST API.Embedded testing on target systems is a nice-to-have.Experience writing tests using gNMI, gRPC, or REST.Work Environment

This position requires working on-site for four days per week, with Wednesdays as remote workdays. Arrival and departure times are flexible within reason to accommodate traffic, etc.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $72.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Actalent:

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.