Job Description

Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. This position does require an employee to be onsite 1-3 times per week.

For all external applicants, we are targeting a start date on or after January 10th 2022 for this position.

Software Test Engineer ensures applications meet GM IT standards for functional, system, quality, security, performance and architecture requirements. Ability to drive intermediate level 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.

Job Responsibilities

Hands-on coding experience with Java, C# or other object-oriented programming languages
Work towards improving test automation frameworks and maintain scalable data sets for testing
Evaluate current test procedures/process and drive optimization
Utilize monitoring and reporting tools like AzDO and drive optimization
Develop and contribute to long term technical solutions and strategies of the QA organization
Identify quality weaknesses, suggest solutions and drive/initiate change
Build and cultivate relationships with development and business facing teams
Expertise in testing across various languages and architectures
Interact and collaborate with many teams cross-functionally
Support the delivery of code and features in the shortest period of time without sacrificing quality
Mentor and develop technical talent from new college hires to senior QA engineers

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science or relative experience
3+ years of experience as development or test lead
Solid understanding of test methodologies and process implementation experience
Experience with driving a test automation strategy
Advanced experience of test automation development, CI/CD tools, practices and methodologies
Innovative and strategic thinker with initiative to act and build positive change
Must demonstrate outstanding communication and leadership skills

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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.