Maplesoft is a leading provider of software tools for engineering, science, research, and teaching. They are seeking a motivated Quality Assurance Analyst to join their QA team, where the role involves executing tests, exploratory testing, collaborating with development teams, and ensuring release readiness.
Responsibilities
- Executing tests : Performing functional and regression testing of our desktop products across Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Exploratory testing : Investigating usability, workflows, and edge cases to uncover issues that scripted tests may miss
- Collaboration : Working closely with development teams to understand new features and help define effective test strategies
- Bug tracking : Identifying, documenting, and tracking defects with clear, reproducible steps and solution-oriented feedback
- Test documentation : Creating and maintaining test cases and contributing to overall test plans and appropriate test coverage
- Release readiness : Participating in defect triage and discussions around product quality and release readiness
- Communication : Providing regular updates on testing progress, risks, and results to Project Management
Skills
- Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Working knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux environments
- Strong attention to detail and a natural curiosity for how software works (and why it breaks)
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to clearly document complex issues
- A strong desire to learn new technologies and an interest in improving testing techniques and processes
- A positive attitude and a willingness to grow within a collaborative, fast-paced QA team
- An interest in mathematics or technical computing is a plus
Benefits
- Excellent compensation and benefits
Company Overview
A leading provider of high-performance software tools for engineering, science, and mathematics. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.maplesoft.com/.
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