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Software Developer, Test Automation

Kingston, ON
Mid Level
temporary

About the role

IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) is looking for a Software Developer in Test to join our agile software development team in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. You will be working on cutting-edge projects that involve integrating our company's laser scanning and process monitoring products for feedback control and defect detection in advanced laser processing applications.

The group's products are integrated with IPG's industry-leading laser processing solutions and are used to provide quality assurance for high-power laser processing applications in the manufacturing of automotive, aerospace, biomedical, and consumer electronics products. Our technology empowers many household brands to offer increasingly reliable, safe, and efficient solutions to empower industry and improve the lives of consumers. In particular, our technology is being used to drive the electric vehicle revolution.

This is a 6 - 12 month temporary contract position. The contract is presumed to be for a fixed term, but may become renewable or convertible to a permanent position depending on IPG's business needs at that time.

This position involves performing quality assurance testing on the software and hardware modules we develop, scaling our software testing infrastructure and processes, designing new functionality to improve software usability, and working with our support team to investigate potential software issues. This position also involves collaboration with other software development and testing teams within the broader company.

Successful candidates are quality-focused, self-motivated, analytical, detail-oriented, thorough, and eager to assume new responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Developing, maintaining, and executing test plans
  • Developing automated test cases in Python to test new feature functionality
  • Improving system integration testing systems
  • Improving system performance testing systems
  • Working with our support team to investigate potential software issues
  • Collaborating with other testing teams within the company to develop shared tooling, processes, and resources

Requirements:

Requirements:

  • Excellent learning, communication, and teamwork abilities
  • Extensive Python software development experience
  • Detailed knowledge of clean coding practices
  • Experience with automated testing of Windows applications
  • Industry experience with software/hardware testing is an asset
  • Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and QA test processes is an asset
  • Experience with version control, integration testing, and issue tracking is an asset
  • Experience collaborating on software projects with other developers is an asset
  • A strong preference is given towards candidates with degrees in computer science, engineering, and other science and technology backgrounds
  • Must be authorized to work in Canada

About IPG Photonics Corporation

Manufacturing
1001-5000

IPG Photonics is the world leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers. Founded in 1990, IPG pioneered the development and commercialization of optical fiber-based lasers for use in a wide range of applications such as materials processing, military, medical, aerospace and other advanced applications. Fiber lasers have revolutionized the industry by delivering superior performance, reliability and usability at a lower total cost of ownership compared with conventional lasers, allowing end users to increase productivity and decrease operating costs.

IPG has an innovative environment for creative individuals who like their work to make an identifiable impact on the performance of the business