Software Test Analyst

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 strong 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