Senior Software Engineer in Test

About the role

Econolite® is an innovator of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) solutions, products, and services. Our technology is helping save lives and making the Smart City a reality. The Senior Software Engineer in Test (SSET) will contribute to the overall effectiveness of Econolite’s test automation systems and infrastructure, supporting our market-leading traffic controller and detection products.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests and tools using C++, Python, Qt, and C#/.NET (Visual Studio).
• Support and enhance existing automation frameworks to validate traffic controller and detection products.
• Develop comprehensive automated tests covering smoke, functional, integration, load, and regression testing for Web services, APIs, and embedded software features.
• Build and refine automation and installation tools that are easy to use and maintain across engineering teams.
• Contribute to the setup and maintenance of scalable continuous integration (CI) and deployment pipelines for test automation programs.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across Windows and embedded Linux systems, leveraging debugging tools and log analysis.
• Effectively document and communicate testing activities, results, and recommendations in verbal and written forms.
• Participate in code and design reviews, providing feedback on product testability, reliability, and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Engineering/Technology, or equivalent work experience
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, and experience with Qt (signals/slots, UI design)
• Familiarity with C#/.NET (Visual Studio) for maintaining or extending internal tools
• Experience with embedded Linux environments and test development for embedded systems
• Solid understanding of automation frameworks and test methodologies (smoke, regression, functional, integration)
• Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, SNMP, REST APIs) and experience validating distributed systems
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and security testing tools for evaluating applications and networks
• Familiarity with debugging tools and troubleshooting techniques across hardware/software layers
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Experience and knowledge of open-source automated functional testing tools is desirable
• Aptitude and willingness to learn traffic/ITS industry concepts; prior experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, squat, and bend at the waist for extended periods of time
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds (e.g., test equipment or hardware prototypes)
• May require standing, bending, or reaching during hardware setup or lab testing