Senior Test Automation Developer

Location: Waterloo, Ontario

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

Position Vacancy Type: Newly created position.

Compensation Range: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

AT NDI, THE WORK YOU DO HERE MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

Every day, we help shape the future of healthcare. We design and build 3D tracking systems that equip medical devices with advanced spatial navigation technology, delivering greater accuracy, performance, and confidence in procedures where precision is critical. Since 1981, we’ve partnered with leading OEMs and research institutes to push the boundaries of surgical navigation. Our optical and electromagnetic technologies are trusted in procedures ranging from orthopaedics and spine surgery to cardiac interventions and radiation therapy.

Whether you're designing systems, supporting customers, or enabling the teams behind them, your work matters. It brings clarity to healthcare and helps improve outcomes for patients around the world.

THE IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:

We’re seeking a Senior Test Automation Developer (Technical Leader) to join our Design Verification (DV) team. This hands-on technical leadership role advances NDI’s in-house Python-based test automation framework as we scale it to support automation across our global product lines. You will guide technical direction, contribute directly to framework development, and ensure alignment with NDI’s quality and regulatory standards.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

• Provide technical leadership and architectural direction for NDI’s Python-based test automation framework, scaling it to support software, firmware, and hardware verification across global product lines.
• Develop and maintain robust Python libraries and Robot Framework keywords for keyword-driven testing of NDI’s proprietary 3D positioning systems.
• Collaborate with Software, Firmware and DV teams to design and develop automated test coverage for optical and EM tracking systems.
• Integrate automation with Java-based desktop applications and ensure reliable cross-platform operation (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Collaborate with DV, Firmware and Electrical/Mechanical teams to implement system-level automated testing and design fixtures that support automated physical testing of NDI devices.
• Help establish automated nightly and build-triggered regression workflows as NDI moves toward CI/CD adoption; experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps is an asset.
• Validate automated test tools in alignment with NDI’s ISO 13485 and IEC 62304 processes.
• Plan and track automation tasks in Jira in alignment with the automation roadmap and project priorities.
• Provide hands-on contributions to the automation framework while mentoring peers and reinforcing strong automation design practices.
• Participate in verification reviews, code reviews, and documentation supporting test management integration (Polarion).

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in test automation with a focus on system-level or device-level testing, including software and firmware components.
• Expert-level Python development skills for automation framework architecture and library development; familiarity with Robot Framework as the test execution layer is an asset.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline development using Bitbucket and Git, with familiarity in Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps considered an asset.
• Experience in automating tests for integrated systems involving firmware, software, and physical hardware.

ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS:

• Strong technical leadership and mentorship skills.
• Proven ability to guide and evolve automation strategy across product lines.
• Excellent collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated and effective in a hands-on technical role.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• Competitive pay with a 4% RRSP match to help you plan for the future.
• A comprehensive benefits package that supports your health and well-being.
• Company-wide bonus program and regular salary reviews.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares to help you invest in and benefit from our growth.
• A 37.5-hour work week with a hybrid work model available where responsibilities allow.
• Receive 15 vacation days starting on day one, plus a paid holiday shutdown in December to recharge before the New Year!
• A calendar full of employee social events and engagement activities to keep us connected.
• Professional and personal development support designed to foster your continuous growth and career advancement.
• Work where your contributions are valued — as a multi-year winner of Waterloo Region’s Top Employers and the 2025 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year, we’re recognized for putting people first and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Part of a growing global company with offices in Waterloo, Vermont, Germany, and Hong Kong.
• Conveniently located near GRT and ION transit stops, with free on-site parking available.

If you’re looking to join a collaborative and curious team—guided by integrity, bold thinking, and a commitment to doing things right—this could be the team for you. We believe in supporting one another and working together to find creative solutions. You’ll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do and driven by work that truly makes a difference.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we invite you to apply online and introduce yourself.

We thank all candidates for their interest in joining NDI; however, only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed by our hiring team. Agency calls will not be accepted. For more information about NDI and this position, please visit our website: www.ndigital.com.