Principal Software QA Specialist

Autodesk • Baltimore, MD

Company

Autodesk

Location

Baltimore, MD

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Job Requisition ID #

24WD83025

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Position Overview

Autodesk's Entertainment & Media team is looking for a Principal Software Quality Assurance Specialist to guide our QA team, drive team-level outcomes and initiatives, and foster a collaborative and high-performance culture. Reporting to our Manager of Software Quality Assurance, you will mentor and develop team members, ensuring their growth and alignment with the team's objectives.

You possess extensive experience in front-end testing and a deep understanding of web technologies. This role involves guiding the design, development, and execution of both automated and manual tests to ensure the highest quality of our web applications, with an equal focus on both testing types. Proficiency in JavaScript and experience using Cypress are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Continuously improve and optimize testing processes and frameworks

  • Ensure proper integration of tests into our CI/CD pipeline

  • Utilize Applitools Eyes for visual testing to ensure the visual correctness of web applications

  • Prioritize testing tasks to ensure timely delivery and adherence to high-quality standards

  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve overall code quality

  • Mentor and develop junior QA specialists

  • Collaborate regularly with developers, product managers, and QA teams to identify test requirements and develop comprehensive test plans

  • Communicate test results, findings, and insights clearly to all key team members & stakeholders

  • Maintain and enhance test scripts using Cypress for front-end testing

  • Write and maintain JavaScript-based test scripts and frameworks

  • Lead the design, development, and execution of both automated and manual tests to ensure the quality of our web applications

  • Perform comprehensive front-end and back-end manual testing as needed

  • Actively create opportunities to share knowledge

Minimum Qualifications

  • 8+ years of related work experience in an agile/scrum environment

  • Extensive understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) and related testing methodologies

  • Proficiency in JavaScript, with experience using Cypress.

  • Experience with visual UI testing is a plus

  • Prior experience designing, developing and executing test plans and able to teach others

  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar.

  • Effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork abilities.

  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

  • University degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience will be considered)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with other automation tools and frameworks

  • Experience with Applitools Eyes or similar visual UI testing standards

  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs and API testing

  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git

  • Experience in performance testing and security testing

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Spécialiste principal de l'assurance qualité des logiciels (Applitools)

Description du poste

L'équipe Divertissement et médias d'Autodesk est à la recherche d'un spécialiste principal de l'assurance qualité des logiciels pour guider notre équipe d'assurance qualité, conduire les résultats et les initiatives au niveau de l'équipe et favoriser une culture de collaboration et de haute performance. Sous la responsabilité de notre directeur de l'assurance qualité logicielle, vous encadrerez et développerez les membres de l'équipe, en veillant à leur développement et à leur alignement sur les objectifs de l'équipe.
 

Vous possédez une vaste expérience en matière de tests frontaux et une connaissance approfondie des technologies web. Ce rôle consiste à guider la conception, le développement et l'exécution de tests automatisés et manuels afin d'assurer la meilleure qualité de nos applications web, en mettant l'accent sur les deux types de tests. La maîtrise de JavaScript et de Cypress est essentielle pour être considéré(e).
 

Responsabilités

  • AmĂ©liorer et optimiser continuellement les processus et les cadres de test

  • Assurer l'intĂ©gration correcte des tests dans notre pipeline CI/CD

  • Utiliser Applitools Eyes pour les tests visuels afin d'assurer l'exactitude visuelle des applications web

  • Prioriser les tâches de test afin d'assurer une livraison dans les dĂ©lais et le respect des normes de haute qualitĂ©

  • Participer aux revues de code et fournir des commentaires constructifs afin d'amĂ©liorer la qualitĂ© globale du code

  • Encadrer et dĂ©velopper les jeunes spĂ©cialistes de l'assurance qualitĂ©

  • Collaborer rĂ©gulièrement avec les dĂ©veloppeurs, les chefs de produit et les Ă©quipes d'assurance qualitĂ© afin d'identifier les exigences en matière de test et d'Ă©laborer des plans de test complets

  • Communiquer clairement les rĂ©sultats des tests, les conclusions et les idĂ©es Ă  tous les membres clĂ©s de l'Ă©quipe et aux parties prenantes

  • Maintenir et amĂ©liorer les scripts de test en utilisant Cypress pour les tests frontaux

  • RĂ©diger et maintenir des scripts de test et des frameworks basĂ©s sur JavaScript

  • Diriger la conception, le dĂ©veloppement et l'exĂ©cution de tests automatisĂ©s et manuels afin de garantir la qualitĂ© de nos applications web

  • Effectuer des tests manuels complets pour les applications front-end et back-end si nĂ©cessaire

  • CrĂ©er activement des opportunitĂ©s de partage des connaissances

Qualifications minimales

  • 8+ ans d'expĂ©rience professionnelle dans un environnement agile/scrum

  • ComprĂ©hension approfondie des technologies web (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) et des mĂ©thodologies de test correspondantes

  • MaĂ®trise du JavaScript, avec une expĂ©rience de l'utilisation de Cypress.

  • L'expĂ©rience avec les tests d'interface utilisateur visuelle est un atout.

  • ExpĂ©rience prĂ©alable de la conception, du dĂ©veloppement et de l'exĂ©cution de plans de test et capacitĂ© Ă  enseigner aux autres

  • ExpĂ©rience avec des outils CI/CD tels que Jenkins, GitLab, ou similaires

  • CapacitĂ© Ă  communiquer, Ă  collaborer et Ă  travailler en Ă©quipe de manière efficace

  • CapacitĂ© avĂ©rĂ©e Ă  hiĂ©rarchiser les tâches de manière efficace

  • DiplĂ´me universitaire en informatique, en ingĂ©nierie ou dans un domaine connexe (l'expĂ©rience professionnelle Ă©quivalente sera prise en compte).

Qualifications préférées

  • ExpĂ©rience avec d'autres outils et cadres d'automatisation

  • ExpĂ©rience avec Applitools Eyes ou similaire

  • Connaissance des API RESTful et des tests d'API

  • FamiliaritĂ© avec les systèmes de contrĂ´le de version tels que Git

  • ExpĂ©rience des tests de performance et de sĂ©curitĂ©

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About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $104,000 and $143,000. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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11/20/2024

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