Software Test Manager II

Ener Sys®is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.
This position will report to our Ener Sys Energy Systems business, which servesthe telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.
Ener Sys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include Power Safe, Data Safe, and Genesis batteries;
Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, Ener Sys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
What We’re Offering   Paid holidays, plus sick time and vacation time
Full benefit plan including, extended medical, vision and dental
Life Insurance, longterm disability and a salary continuance plan
Tuition reimbursement plan
6% RRSP employer matching program
Compensation Range: $97,200 to $121,500 CAD
Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.
This is a current vacant position.
Job Purpose  The Software Test Manager is a hands-on technical leader responsible for establishing and advancing the testing competency across firmware, embedded software, backend services, and applications. This role blends deep technical contribution with ownership of test strategy, framework development, and light team leadership.

This position plays a critical part in our competency-based engineering structure, ensuring quality, reliability, and security are engineered consistently across products and platforms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  Hands-On Test Engineering (Primary Responsibility)   50–70% hands-on engineering work
Design, implement, and maintain automated tests across the full system stack:  Unit, integration, system, and end-to-end tests
Hardware in the Loop (HIL) / Software in the Loop (SIL) setups
Backend/API and application test automation

Contribute directly to test code, automation frameworks, and shared libraries
Troubleshoot complex system interactions across device embedded software backend applications
Demonstrate engineering rigor and set the standard for test quality through your own contributions
Test Strategy & Technical Leadership   Own and continuously evolve a multi-layered test strategy grounded in:  System architecture and interface behaviors
Risk assessment and failure modes
Cybersecurity requirements (including alignment with IEC 62443 practices)

Define automation scope and manual testing boundaries
Ensure automated tests are meaningful, maintainable, and aligned with system risk
Review and guide test designs and automation work contributed by others
CI/CD and Dev Ops Collaboration   Partner closely with Dev Ops engineering to:  Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
Improve test environment reliability, reproducibility, and scalability
Embed security, configuration, and compliance checks in the pipeline

Help define “done” criteria from a quality and reliability standpoint
Reduce feedback cycles for developers through efficient test orchestration
Team Leadership & Mentoring (Lightweight)  This is not a heavy HR or administrative role.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to test engineers embedded within delivery teams
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