Software Test Engineer - Austin IT Innovation Center North - Austin IT Innovation Center North

Job Description

Ensure applications meet GM IT standards for functional, system, quality, security, performance and architecture requirements. Drive advanced levels of test planning, execution and quality reporting of software applications through project engagements and sustain software test activities. Create manual and automated test cases and test execution plans. Organize and execute test activities to ensure applications meet GM IT standards for quality, security, performance and architecture requirements. Perform ambiguity reviews of business and software requirements, execute tests, log defects, and report test metrics and test status to the project teams. Work closely with management, architects, business analysts, developers and project managers to assist teams through task management for the successful and on time delivery of projects with the highest quality as possible. Assist in maintaining optimal resource utilization across a functional area; call out constraints and available bandwidth when appropriate. Speak to the technology stack(s) in their functional space. Manage work across multiple projects. Lead coordination of all testing activities on a project. Analyze, test, and certify application-specific software and perform ambiguity reviews of business requirements and functional specification documents. Log, track, and verify resolution of requirements and software defects. Mentor junior testers through project-related conflict resolution. Serve as a mentor to less experienced staff. Initiate changes across the team and organization in an effort to improve processes and standards. Hold themselves and others accountable for demonstrating GMs values and cultural behaviors. Model GM behaviors and build a winning culture. Perform other related duties as assigned. Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned office address. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the aforementioned office address.   

Additional Job Description

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or related degree, and five (5) years of experience in job offered or related test data management position.  Experience must include: multiple software development methodologies such as Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile; different test types needed for a project based on a review of the business and software requirements; test case management using HP ALM or Microsoft TFS (or equivalent test management tool); compiling, analyzing, and communicating software test metrics and reporting; driving project teams through software quality engagements; driving closure on ambiguities found from reviewing business and software requirements.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​