IVVQ Automation specialist – Junior
- Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid
- Pay Rate: $36/hr – $42/hr
- Contract Length: 6 Months
We at Raise are hiring an IVVQ Automation specialist – Junior for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand.
We’re hiring right now; if you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work.
Responsibilities:
Position Summary
- The IVVQ Automation Specialist – Junior with foundational experience in Python & Perl to support test automation efforts across large-scale software delivery projects. This role is ideal for candidates eager to apply and grow their programming skills in a practical testing environment while gaining domain expertise in rail signaling and CBTC (Communication-Based Train Control) systems.
- The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in software testing and automation, a proactive mindset, and a strong desire to contribute meaningfully to engineering outcomes.
Skills:
Key Accountabilities / Key Areas of Responsibility
Technical:
- Analyze system, subsystem and software requirements to perform verification activities using automation tool (ATE)
- Assist in design, development, and maintenance of automated test scripts in Python/Perl.
- Support integration of test scripts into automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
- Effectively communicate test observation and results to engineers, supervisors and customers
- Perform engineering studies of assigned system functions and conduct test case analysis
- Conduct test execution in laboratory and OPSIM environment
- Consistently recognise anomalous system behaviour and document the behavior in the problem tracking system
- Perform preliminary test result assessment by analyzing data with observed and expected system responses.
- Execute operational and stress-test (bust-it) scenarios
- Acquiring product knowledge through active participation in formal, and on the job training, as well as self-study
- Adhere to the company’s Processes and work instructions.
Non-Technical:
- Work on several projects consecutively and ability to deliver on time and on-budget
- Work effectively cross-functional teams and build long-term working relationships with others
- Continuously seek and propose improvements to methods and processes utilized for testing
Safety:
- Promote a safety culture where product safety is paramount
- Ensure that safety is built into the test strategy by early identification and resolution of safety-related defects
Education:
- BSc. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or equivalent
- Relevant software testing or development experience
- Knowledge of Python programming.
- Working knowledge of C, C++, Perl, or Python
- Familiarity with test tools or version control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus
- Strong planning and organization skills.
- Strong technical writing and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated fluency and understanding/comprehension in oral and written English
- Experience with modern software development methodology, processes, and tools (Agile, SCRUM, DevOps)
- Office software tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred attributes for the position, which are not required in the minimum qualifications (e.g., master's degree)
- Experience working in regulated industries: rail signaling, aerospace, or medical systems
- Experience with real-time systems and embedded system testing
- Knowledge of rail signaling and CBTC systems
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