Software Analyst – Testing (Intermediate)

Location: Scarborough, ON (Hybrid, minimum 2 days on-site)

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract

Start Date: immediately

About Our Client
Our client is a global leader in rail technology. They deliver signaling and train control solutions to major transit systems around the world. Their Toronto-area team supports large-scale rail signaling projects in the United Kingdom.

Position Summary
The Intermediate Software Analyst ensures the quality of software delivered for large-scale rail signaling projects. This is a testing role, not a development role. The work focuses on in-phase, black-box, interface and system integration testing. You'll work closely with software developers and systems engineers to create, run and evaluate software tests, and you'll build a deep understanding of CBTC signaling systems and rail operations.

A proactive mindset and the ability to ramp up quickly are key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze system, subsystem and software requirements to define validation methods and test cases

Develop and maintain test plans, procedures and test cases. Where no procedure exists, write new test procedures and operational scenarios.

Perform interface and system integration testing in the lab and in desktop simulation environments

Run operational and stress ("bust-it") test scenarios

Analyze logs,



data files and design documentation to investigate test anomalies

Work with developers and systems engineers to find the root cause of failures

Prepare test reports and clearly communicate results to engineering staff, supervisors and customers

Develop test automation where applicable

Promote a solid safety culture and identify safety-related defects early

Continuously look for ways to improve testing methods and processes

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

3–5 years of software testing experience

CBTC or rail signaling testing experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with testing experience from other safety-critical transportation industries, such as aerospace or automotive, will also be considered.

Experience with interface and system integration testing

Ability to analyze logs and investigate defects

Strong communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams

Ability to work independently and manage your own priorities across multiple projects

Ability to work on-site in Scarborough at least 2 days per week, plus lab days as needed

Nice to Have

Jira and DOORS

Experience with simulation tools

Scripting or automation in Python, Perl or VB script

C/C++ knowledge

Interview Process

Round 1: a 30-minute Teams interview

Round 2: a 1-hour in-person technical interview at the client's Scarborough office

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