Principal QA Specialist - AutoCAD Windows

Autodesk; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal QA Specialist to enhance the quality of their next generation AutoCAD product. This role is ideal for an experienced AutoCAD user who is passionate about software quality and user experience. As a key contributor, you will implement a progressive testing strategy, engage in both white box and black box testing, and collaborate closely with software developers to ensure the highest quality standards. If you're ready for a significant career shift while leveraging your existing skills, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in civil, architecture, mechanical, electrical, or software engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills with programming experience in various languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test strategies to find defects during software development.
• Plan, design, and execute tests for features and functionality at the code level.

Skills

AutoCAD

C++

VB

.NET/C#

XML

Unicode

Java

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Bachelor in Civil/Mechanical/Architecture

Tools

Selenium

Win 32

Microsoft UI automation APIs

Job description

Job Requisition ID #

25WD86739

Position Overview

Are you an experienced AutoCAD user and developer with hands-on industry experience? Looking for a drastic career change without having to stray far from your roots? We're looking for a Principal QA Specialist for the component level testing of Autodesk's next generation AutoCAD product.

You should be able to draw upon your subject matter expertise, "takes one to know one" attitude to be able to create business needs and requirements.

This position is for a software tester with a passionate commitment to quality software and best in class user experience. Applying strong development experience, this tester will make significant contributions to the quality of the software component delivered by this development organization. The candidate must implement and maintain a coherent, progressive, "code-based" strategy for white box testing of components. The tester shall also be required to participate in black box testing of the implemented functionality as needed.

The candidate shall work closely with software developers and take an active role in ensuring that the components meet the highest standards of quality.

Responsibilities

• Use software development tools, develops and executes test strategies with the objective of finding defects during the software development process and assuring quality products. Ensures functionality, usability, stability, capacity, and performance.
• Plan, design and execute tests for features, functionality, or whole products at the code level, including unit tests, functional tests, performance tests, scenario tests, workflow tests, install tests, and interoperability tests.
• Participate in feature team meetings throughout the product development life cycle. Works with development team on spec design to proactively recognize and prevent issues from developing.
• Test features to ensure they will interact correctly with other features in production. Provides input into feature design.
• Manual testing as well as test automation when possible.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive work experience in civil, architecture, mechanical, electrical, or software engineering with hands-on experience with AutoCAD.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering, Civil/Mechanical/Architecture, or other engineering discipline is desirable.
• General understanding of software design principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills with programming experience in C++, VB, .NET/C#, XML, Unicode, or Java.
• Knowledge of Selenium, Win 32, and Microsoft UI automation APIs are pluses.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or other competitive CAD software is a strong plus.
• Strong written and communication skills, versatile with collaboration tools.

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.

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