Autodesk

Job Requisition ID #

25WD88334

Senior QA Analyst, Product Engineering

Team Description

The Autodesk Student Community team is dedicated to empowering the next generation of innovators and creators by providing comprehensive support and resources for secondary and post-secondary students. We oversee the product development, UX design, and engineering for Tinkercad's web services and community features, as well as the Instructables platform, ensuring both platforms offer valuable learning experiences and community engagement. Through these efforts, we support Autodesk's educational mission by equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their academic and professional pursuits.

Position Overview

As a Senior QA Analyst/Release Manager in Product Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with product management, engineering, and marketing teams to oversee and monitor the quality and reliability of our products through rigorous testing, quality assurance processes, and effective release management. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to develop and execute comprehensive test plans, meticulously identifying and documenting defects, and ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality. Additionally, you will manage the release process, ensuring smooth and timely delivery of software updates and new features. Your expertise and attention to detail will be critical in delivering exceptional software solutions that align with Autodesk's commitment to innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies and processes to ensure the highest quality standards for our products
• Create detailed test plans and test cases based on product requirements and specifications
• Conduct both manual and automated testing to identify and document defects, ensuring thorough coverage of all product features
• Identify, document, and report defects found during testing, providing detailed information to facilitate resolution
• Develop and maintain release schedules, coordinating with various teams to ensure alignment and readiness.
• Monitor and analyze product performance and reliability post-release, addressing any issues that arise.
• Continuously improve QA processes and practices to enhance product quality and team efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful QA strategies and processes
• Proficiency in manual and automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g Playwright, Selenium, JIRA, TestRail)
• Proven experience with various testing methodologies, including manual, automated, functional, regression, and performance testing
• Strong experience in developing and maintaining automated test scripts
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide detailed analysis and recommendations

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in quality assurance, with a focus on product engineering, preferably within the SaaS sector
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Skills

• Develop QA strategies: Ability to create and implement comprehensive QA strategies and processes to ensure the highest quality standards for our products
• Release Management: Experience in managing the release process, including planning, scheduling, and controlling the movement of releases to the test and live environments. Ensuring that the integrity of the live environment is protected and that the correct components are released.
• Plan and conduct tests: Expertise in creating and executing detailed test plans and test cases based on product requirements and specifications
• Document QA activities: Skilled in maintaining detailed documentation of test plans, test cases, and test results
• Manage Bug Tracking & Test Management Tools: Proficiency in using bug tracking and test management tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, TestRail, or Quality Center
• Leverage testing methodologies: Proficiency in various testing methodologies, such as manual testing, automated testing, regression testing, and performance testing

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