Senior Software Test Engineer
General Motors

Job Info

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About GM

There's never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors.

To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision won't happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.

Why Work for Us

Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.

Job Description

In recent years, GM Information Technology has successfully executed the largest IT transformation in the history of the automotive industry, fully insourcing what once was a nearly completely outsourced IT function. Today GM IT is a dynamic and fast paced organization that designs, develops and maintains all IT infrastructure, applications and solutions enabling GM's global operations. From designing and building the next generation of electric and other vehicles to developing a world-class GM experience for our dealers and customers, GM IT is driving real change in the most iconic automaker on the planet. Our team delivers unique enterprise-wide IT solutions in cutting-edge technologies such as mobility, telematics, mission-critical business systems, supercomputing, cloud, vehicle engineering and real-time computing. We offer challenging positions for passionate professionals looking to advance their careers and be a part of an IT organization focused on innovation, speed and business value.

The Senior Software Test Engineer ensures applications meet GM IT standards for functional, system, quality, security, performance and architecture requirements. Ability to drive advanced levels of test planning, execution and quality reporting of software applications through project engagements and sustaining software test activities. This includes the creation of manual and automated test cases and test execution plans. Organizes and executes test activities to ensure applications meet GM IT standards for quality, security, performance and architecture requirements.

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you will perform ambiguity reviews of business and software requirements, execute tests, log defects, and report test metrics and test status to the project teams. This role requires a deep experience in software test strategy, creation of test process deliverables, test metric definition and industry standard report definition. You will work closely with management, architects, business analysts, developers and project managers to assist teams through task management for the successful and on time delivery of projects with the highest quality as possible. You will assist in maintaining optimal resource utilization across a functional area; calls out constraints and available bandwidth when appropriate. You will speak to the technology stack(s) in your functional space as well as manage work across multiple projects. An additional important aspect of this position is to lead coordination of all testing activities on a project. Analyzes, tests, and certifies application-specific software and performs ambiguity reviews of business requirements and functional specification documents. Your responsibility will also entail logs, tracks, and verification resolution of requirements and software defects. You will mentor junior testers through project-related conflict resolution. Additionally, you will serve as a mentor to less experienced staff. You will hold yourself and others accountable for demonstrating GMs values and cultural behaviors. You will always model GM behaviors and build a winning culture.

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as CS, CIS or MIS and ~7+ years relevant work experience in software development
• Experience programming using Java, Python and/or .NET.
• HTML/JavaScript or other front-end development experience
• Strong SQL skills
• Familiarity with various software technologies, methodologies and applied software engineering practices/standards such as OOD, Tomcat, Struts, REST, and Spring
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON and exposure to container-based technologies
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and synchronous/asynchronous architectures
• Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, object-oriented programming and core Computer Science concepts
• Experience with Team Foundation Server/Azure DevOps for requirements management, test management and build/release.
• Strong familiarity with Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment and Continuous Testing concepts
• Strong verbal & written skills

• Strong analytic

Additional Job Description

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive technical skills through demonstrated roles in software development, test automation and performance engineering
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Demonstrated mastery with tools and languages such as SoapUI, Rest Assured, Selenium, Java SDK, Python and Groovy
• 7+ years of experience as a Software Developer, QA Engineer, or as an SDET(programmatically test the product, measure test coverage, develop the sustainable automation, drive testability and diagnostic ability into the product, while promoting best practices in quality areas)
• Experience with Oracle SQL, MS SQL or PostgreSQL
• Experience with GIT
• Multiple project experiences with extensive DevOps practices in an agile environment
• Software and/or Test Automation Development experience in a CI/CD environment
• 5+ years test automation experience including RESTful APIs/Services, Functional Testing, Performance Testing and Load Testing
• Demonstrated ability to own, design, lead and implement test strategies for complex applications and deployment topologies
• Experience with open source test tools such as Robot Framework
• Experience with test strategy and execution of Web, Mobile and Desktop systems
• Can juggle testing of multiple projects with multiple development teams
• Exposure to Machine Learning and AI in Test Automation
• A master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or Management Information Systemsis a plus
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and techniques. ISTQB certification a plus

**THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE IN THE AUSTIN, TEXAS INNOVATION CENTER ONLY.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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