Test Architect Infotainment (Lindholmen)

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

About us
Volvo Cars is the first brand to launch vehicles with an Infotainment system based on Android Automotive. We do this in close collaboration with Google and other major technology providers. We have the best infotainment system on the market, and we intend to keep it that way. To achieve this, Volvo Cars is transforming into a truly software driven company. We value creativity, diversity, and inclusion.

On Infotainment, our engaged and agile development teams work with the Android platform, Android Automotive Apps, Audio, Connectivity, Driver Information, Entertainment, Personalization and Vehicle Functions (e.g., climate control). We apply the latest software development practices, and the development teams are actively engaged our Continuous Integration (CI) frameworks and collaboration tools.

This role will be physically located in our new Connected Experience office in Lindholmen, Göteborg.

About the role
As a Test Architect, you are the guardian of our quality- and test strategy that enable a continuous flow of high-quality customer value from our development teams. Volvo Cars has several integration levels, and you will work to align test strategies between these levels together with other stakeholders and bring what is relevant to our level.

You will work extensively together with our system architect, our tech leads and our developers to establish sound architectural principles and adherence to our strategy for testability and quality. You will coach the teams in solid development practices with focus on quality, test design and test analysis. Together with other passionate people in the test community on Volvo Cars, you are part of strengthening the SW test-culture.

When you are not working with our strategies, our architecture or coaching our teams, you will participate in the development of our test frameworks and our test environment.

About you
We believe that you have a MSc. or BSc. in a relevant academic field. You have extensive experience from large-scale software testing operations based on continuous integration and apply software testing principles. (5+ years) You have worked with various test automation frameworks, e.g., Robot Framework. You are familiar with high-level programming languages like Python, C++ and Java. and do not hesitate to develop the tools you need to achieve your desired quality results. You understand and can balance between the challenges of both testing and development.  

As a quick learner, you do not hesitate to explore and apply new tools or techniques. You solve problems with creativity, collaboration, and skilful application of various technologies. You are a team player that easily move between different scopes and contexts in discussions. Feedback is something that you value to both receive and share with others.

Contact
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact mark.chan@volvocars.com .

Please submit your application no later than, January 3rd, 2022. Please note that applications submitted via email will not be accepted, due to GDPR regulations.