Automation Test Developer

Overview

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. The team is customer‑obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data‑driven, dedicated to delivering an industry‑leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop automated test scripts and tools in Python to verify new feature functionality.
• Support existing solutions with bug fixes and updates as needed.
• Perform automated test execution and results analysis, root cause issues and validate fixes.
• Contribute to code quality by participating in code reviews.
• Interface with development and test teams to understand testing requirements.
• Monitor messaging platforms and provide timely support for development and other test teams.
• Develop hardware solutions to automate workflow (Arduino/microcontrollers).

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field of study.

• Minimum 3 years experience with object‑oriented analysis and design, multi‑threading, algorithms, and data structures.
• Minimum 3 years in Python development (coursework and/or research allowed).
• Minimum 3 years experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins).

• Proficient in Groovy and Java development, alongside Windows and Linux command‑line scripting (batch and shell).
• Skilled with microcontrollers and embedded operating systems, specifically QNX and Linux.
• Experienced in automated testing frameworks (PyTest, Slash, unit testing) and GUI testing solutions (Squish, Selenium).
• Adept at working within Agile methodologies, using creative, analytical root‑cause analysis to solve problems.
• Recognized as a highly motivated, resourceful self‑starter with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

Expected annual salary range: $89,000.00 – $. Individuals may be eligible to participate in the Annual Compensation bonus program.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.