QA Specialist

About Us:

Avenza Systems is changing the way maps are made, distributed and consumed. Our products include industry-standard geospatial mapping software plug-ins for Adobe Creative Cloud, a mobile app with digital map reader and mapping tools for offline use, and an online marketplace for digital maps which serves as a distribution channel for publishers and an authoritative map repository for app users.

We are passionate about our work and products and take pride in creating software used by thousands of GIS professionals and millions of users all over the world. We value communication and collaboration and practice agile software development methods, always striving to improve as a team, and as a company.

About You:

As a QA Specialist you will play a primary role in planning and executing on Quality and Testing for the Server Team. This is a great opportunity for a highly passionate person who has hands-on QA expertise, ability to take initiative and develop and evolve QA processes.

You Will:

• Participate in design and proactively contribute to the product’s feature development
• Create and manage test cases, define and execute acceptance / functional test plans
• Catalogue, track and verify issues submitted internally and via customers’ reports
• Assist development staff in tracking and maintaining current defects
• Communicate with developers and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure the proper implementation of features
• Continuously report on deficiencies and testing progress
• Act as escalated support for non-conformance issues

You Have:

• Good understanding of high level server architecture
• Genuine interest in troubleshooting and resolving complex software-related issues
• A good understanding of QA processes and a keen interest in pursuing a QA career
• Experience and proficiency working with, configuring and troubleshooting Android or iOS mobile devices (ideally both)
• The ability to write clear and complete product documentation
• A passion for ensuring software quality
• An ability to work with a team and independently with little guidance
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail

You May Also Have:

• Experience in a quality assurance engineering role
• Experience working in an agile software environment
• Experience using Issue & Project Tracking software such as JIRA
• Familiarity with the Avenza Maps app, GDAL library
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Heroku, Linode environments
• Experience with the Shopify e-commerce platform
• Experience with Algolia search
• Experience testing the integration with various payment systems (Apple’s App Store, Google’s Play Store, PayPal)
• Experience writing and / or running automated software scripts
• Skills in researching and implementing new testing technologies
• Familiarity with online data portals and data access protocols (WMS, WFS, Google / Bing / Open Street Map, MapBox TileMill)
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite products, specifically Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop

Benefits:

• Extended health care

• Dental care

• Vision care

• Life insurance

• AD&D insurance

• Long term disability insurance

• Health care spending account

Avenza is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Avenza; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.