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About us:
Avenza is redefining how customers create and interact with digital maps and is having a lot of fun in the process. Our Vision is to maintain our lead positioning in the industry and be the premiere technology company for map creation, distribution and use. We are a growing team of software developers, QA Specialists and GIS experts that are passionate about our products. We have been successful as a team for more than 20 years and we take pride in creating software that is used by thousands of professionals and millions of users all over the world. Openness, collaboration and innovation are the cornerstones of our culture. We offer a fun, exciting and flexible work environment. If you thrive in a challenging environment, and are capable of multitasking and have a passion for all things spatial, join us!
Avenza is redefining how customers create and interact with digital maps and is having a lot of fun in the process. Our Vision is to maintain our lead positioning in the industry and be the premiere technology company for map creation, distribution and use. We are a growing team of software developers, QA Specialists and GIS experts that are passionate about our products. We have been successful as a team for more than 20 years and we take pride in creating software that is used by thousands of professionals and millions of users all over the world. Openness, collaboration and innovation are the cornerstones of our culture. We offer a fun, exciting and flexible work environment. If you thrive in a challenging environment, and are capable of multitasking and have a passion for all things spatial, join us!
About the role:
The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for assuring high quality deliverables to meet our customer’s needs by creating and maintaining test cases and executing on test plans in new feature development and regression test phases.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Create and manage test cases, define and execute acceptance / functional test plans
Participate in design and proactively contribute to products’ features development
Catalogue, track and verify issues submitted via customers’ reports
Assist programming staff in tracking and maintaining current development issues
Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues
Required Experience/Knowledge:
Good understanding of general geography, GIS and mapping science foundations of geodesy and related concepts and terminology
Applied knowledge of Avenza’s desktop applications and Adobe’s Creative Suite
Applied knowledge of a variety of GIS applications such as ESRI ArcGIS, GlobalMapper, Safe FME Desktop, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.
Good understanding of QA process and keen interest in pursuing QA career
Genuine interest in troubleshooting and resolving complex cartographic, GIS and software-related issues
Experience and proficiency working with, configuring and troubleshooting Windows and Macintosh operating systems
Capable of writing clear and complete product documentation as well as test plans
Additional Desirable Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
Experience with Quality Assurance products such as bug tracking, test management, etc.
General IT (Windows / Mac / Unix / Linux) and TCP/IP networking skills
Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite products, specifically Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
Experience with Spatial Databases
Familiarity with online data portals, WMS / WFS servers, online mapping (Google Maps, MapBox TileMill)
Leadership and presentation skills
Personal Skills:
Passionate about ensuring software quality
Self-starter, proactive in exploring and implementing new testing technologies
Able to work with a team and independently with little guidance
Punctual, methodical, reliable and well-organized
Good written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Benefits:
Extended health care
Dental care
Vision care
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Long term disability insurance
Health care spending account
As a result of the current COVID-19 situation, all team members are working remotely and have been doing so since the beginning. We will continue to operate remotely to protect our team members and ensure their health and safety.
COVID-19 precaution(s):
Remote interview process
Virtual meetings
All COVID-19 protocols are being followed in our in-person meetings
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.
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