Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

This is a Hybrid position within our IT Organization. The role will allow employees to work offsite but will also require onsite work based on business needs. The selected candidate will be expected to commute to the innovation center to which they are assigned as their primary GM facility. Relocation may be provided.

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

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 multifaceted and fast paced organization that crafts, 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 an extraordinary GM experience for our dealers and customers, GM IT is driving real change in the most iconic automaker in the world. Our team delivers outstanding enterprise-wide IT solutions in cutting-edge technologies such as mobility, telematics, critical business systems, supercomputing, cloud, vehicle engineering and real-time computing. We offer challenging positions for hardworking professionals looking to advance their careers and be a part of an IT organization passionate about innovation, speed and business value.

About the role:

As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you will ensure applications meet GM IT standards for functional, system, quality, security, performance, and architecture requirements. You will drive sophisticated level test planning, test execution, and quality reporting through project engagements and sustaining software test activities. You will be responsible to lead small test teams engaged on one, sometimes multiple project engagements.

This role requires a deep understanding and experience in software test strategy, creation of test process deliverables, test metric definition and industry standard reporting.

The strongest candidate will be a structured problem solver with a track record of successfully leading initiatives from concept to completion. This position is the detailed mix of strategic thought leadership across the software testing practice, and tactical project execution, demonstrating advanced knowledge of testing concepts, outstanding communication, relationship building, leadership skills, and a variety of professional experiences to achieve desired outcomes.

Our Senior Software Test Engineers support GMs drive towards electric vehicle development ensuring quality aspects of the manufacturing process.

Core Responsibilities:

• Work closely with business analysts, developers, architects, and project managers for the successful and on time delivery of projects with the highest quality
• Analyze and review business and system requirements
• Become an SME of the applications and systems in your domain
• Produce accurate test effort estimates
• Lead all testing activities across multiple projects
• Mentor and develop technical talent from new college hires to senior QA engineers
• Track progress to plan and produce accurate test status using meaningful metrics
• Interact with managers and team members to share information and clarify instructions
• Build test plans using standard templates defined by the organization
• Assist in test strategy and process improvements
• Conduct effective defect triages
• Review test plans and test cases written by others and provide feedback and assistance
• Build and nurture relationships with development and business facing teams. Interact and collaborate with many teams multi-functionally
• Hold yourself and others accountable for demonstrating GMs values and cultural behaviors
• Model GM behaviors and build a winning culture

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience as test lead required, 8+ years of experience preferred
• Advanced understanding of test methodologies and process implementation experience
• Experience in test automation development, CI/CD tools, practices, and methodologies
• Innovative and critical thinking to build positive change
• Must demonstrate outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Advanced level experience with test management tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with driving a test automation strategy
• Java or .Net programming experience
• Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps / TFS

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.

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 at [email protected] . 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.