Software Test Lead - Kingston, Canada - IPG Photonics

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    Job Description

    IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) Canada Inc. produces market-disrupting sensor technology and software that is transforming the manufacturing industry.

    We are on a mission to make the world greener, safer and more efficient. Our Kingston subsidiary develops cutting-edge monitoring technology that is integrated with IPG Photonics' world-leading laser manufacturing solutions to provide real-time quality assurance for advanced manufacturing environments around the world. Our customer portfolio comprises world-leading E-mobility manufacturers, household consumer brands and renowned technology companies. We are powering the EV revolution, making medical devices safer, helping win Formula One Grands Prix and helping people land on Mars

    IPG Photonics is changing the world and we're just getting started. Our group is growing rapidly and is currently recruiting outstanding technical professionals to join the team.

    Job Summary

    IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) is seeking a Software Test Lead to join our agile software development and testing team in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Our Kingston group is responsible for inventing, developing, and building novel process monitoring tools for advanced manufacturing industries.

    This position involves leading a team of software testers in performing quality assurance testing on the software and hardware modules we develop; scaling our software testing infrastructure and processes; and investigating potential software issues.

    Job Functions

  • Leading a small software testing team
  • Developing strategies to improve our testing processes
  • Developing strategies to improve our Python-based automated test systems
  • Coordinating with software development and applications teams to develop and execute new feature test plans, schedules, and priorities
  • Collaborating with support teams to investigate potential software issues
  • Requirements

  • Excellent learning, communication, and teamwork abilities
  • 5+ years of professional software QA testing experience
  • 3+ years of experience leading software testing teams
  • 3+ years of professional Python development experience
  • Extensive knowledge of software development lifecycles and software testing practices
  • Industry experience with hardware testing is an asset