Software Developer in Test - Media & Entertainment

Autodesk; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Canada is seeking a Software Developer in Test to lead the QA team and ensure high-quality web applications. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, proficiency in JavaScript, and expertise in testing frameworks such as Cypress. Responsibilities include mentoring junior team members, optimizing testing processes, and collaborating with various teams on testing tasks. The role offers a competitive salary and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Annual cash bonuses

Stock grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of automated testing frameworks.
• Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Guide design and execution of tests for quality assurance.
• Mentor junior QA specialists in testing practices.
• Collaborate with development teams for test requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in JavaScript

Experience with Cypress

Excellent understanding of web technologies

Agile/Scrum environment experience

Collaboration and ownership mindsets

Tools

Git

Postman

Applitools Eyes

Job description

26WD94612, Software Developer in Test - Media & Entertainment

Position Overview

Autodesk's Entertainment & Media team is looking for a Software Quality Assurance Developer 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, as well as a good grasp of media streaming processes, post‑production workflows, media formats, and the technical side of film production. 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 and 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

• 3+ years of related work experience in an agile/scrum environment
• Excellent understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript ES6+, etc.) and related testing methodologies
• Ability to write maintainable, resilient automation using stable selectors, fallback hooks, and smart retries
• Proficiency in JavaScript, with experience using Cypress. Strong understanding of E2E testing workflows, test reliability, and handling flaky tests
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild, Jenkins, CloudBees, GitLab CI)
• Understanding of streaming media, media formats, and overall movie production technology
• Web, API, Visual & Platform Testing
• Strong working knowledge of modern web development concepts (DOM, asynchronous operations, state management)
• Experience testing applications built with Angular or similar frameworks (React, Vue)
• Experience with API testing (e.g., Postman or similar tools)
• Experience with visual testing tools (e.g., Applitools Eyes, Percy, Chromatic) to validate UI consistency
• Experience testing across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, Web, and macOS
• Experience using Git (branching, pull requests, merges)

The Ideal Candidate

• Understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, and defect lifecycle
• Ability to create and maintain clear test documentation
• Experience working with Jira or similar issue tracking systems
• Collaboration & Ownership
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ownership mindset with the ability to identify gaps and improve test coverage efficiently working with developers and QA team members

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. For positions based in Canada (British Columbia), we propose a base salary of X to X dollars. Offers are based on experience and the geographic location of the candidate and may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, our compensation program may include cash annual bonuses, commissions for sales positions, equity grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging. Nous sommes fiers de cultiver une culture d’appartenance où chacun peut s’épanouir. Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ici : https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging.