Quality Assurance Analyst

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

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