Test Automation Developer

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At Christie®, we create award-winning light technology solutions and services that help our partners and customers deliver unforgettable shared experiences. We’re a global group of passionate people at a company committed to leading-edge innovation, creating high-quality illumination products and solutions, and inspiring our customers and one another. We like to say we’re a global company with local roots. We work collaboratively to support our partners in every market and region we serve around the world.

About the opportunity:

We’re looking for a Test Automation Developer who will help ensure our new digital projection and LED display technology products are released meeting the high-quality standards Christie is known for.

This position is within the Engineering Quality Assurance group.

The successful candidate must have a ‘developer’ mindset and a passion to code, as well as a good understanding of test automation frameworks and harnesses. This individual should exhibit knowledge and experience in coding, development of inhouse tools, strong debugging skills and the ability to analyze/recommend based on test execution results.

The candidate must also have strong problem-solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills and have a sharp attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Use appropriate development tools to develop and maintain (i.e. debug/optimize) test automation libraries and scripts that provide solutions for smoke, functional and non-functional testing
• Build and configure new utilities and interfaces to support testing activities
• Work with the Test Automation Lead as well as QA and Dev teams to design, build, implement, maintain and support test automation environments, frameworks and harnesses
• Take on some leadership responsibilities and help influence the overall direction of our test automation strategy and its schedule/prioritization
• Analyze various requirements (such as User Stories, Use Cases, Business Requirements Documents, Design Documents) to gain an understanding of the application being tested
• Provide feedback regarding the overall quality and completeness of these documents to the appropriate stakeholders
• Work with the members of the QA team to determine test automation needs and identify test automation candidates from release to release
• Provide effort estimates, automation ROI and benefit savings metrics
• Create/present reports, analysis and recommendations based on results of running automated testing scripts
• Work with Developers to help troubleshoot defects
• Participate in Scrum and various team meetings

Location: on-site position based in Kitchener, ON

What we’re offering

A competitive salary, vacation, health & dental benefits and employer-matched pension plan.

You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with professionals on a global reach. Whether you’re working with the leading minds in the industry on high-profile projects, with internal teams to support continuous improvement, or with our customers to inspire and delight—your contributions will make a difference.

The experience and skills we value:

• Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline

• At least 2+ years of hands on experience in software development
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, Java, C++, C#) with object-oriented programming approach is a must
• Demonstrated knowledge of back-end / front-end development (Desktop, Web, Mobile, or Cross-Platform)
• Good understanding of working in a Linux environment
• Familiarity with version-control software (Git preferred)
• Should have a programmer’s mindset and desire to work on Terminal windows
• Experience working in agile and waterfall environments
• Experience in CI / Jenkins

• Strong exposure to various test automation frameworks
• Strong understanding of SDLC
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and come up with solutions to meet project needs

• Ability to work under tight timelines - must be able to prioritize and multitask

• Strong and effective communication skills (both written and oral)
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Meticulous with a sharp attention to detail

What will put you ahead:

• Experience with a test automation tools such as Selenium
• Experience with low level API or SDK
• Experience with Python scripting language
• Experience with Javascript language
• Experience with Docker and good understanding of Networking concepts
• Competent in use of software testing tools such as Perforce Helix ALM, Jira, MS Test Manager or HP Quality Center
• Experience with testing projection/video display technologies (LED, Laser, 4K and high-dynamic range displays) would be an asset
• Experience with Video Signal Test Generators (Astro, Quantum Data) and 7^th Sense Video Servers would be an asset

Christie is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender identity, gender expression, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

Christie is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment. We will endeavor to accommodate the needs of qualified applicants in all parts of the hiring process. All offers of employment at Christie are conditional upon the successful completion of a background screening and we engage a third party vendor to complete the process. Your consent is required prior to the process beginning.