Software Engineer in Test

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Position Summary:

Perforce – Helix Core is searching for a Software Engineer in Test to join our globally distributed team. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about quality and has a proven track record of testing desktop applications. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of testing methodologies, experience with automated testing, a proven track record of working on desktop applications and possesses a collaborative mindset, especially when working across time zones.

Helix Core is the best version control software (VCS) for world-class development at scale. It securely versions all digital content - even large files - in a single repository. And it scales for large teams, handles 1000s of daily transactions, and delivers files quickly to remote users (even if they're using Git).

• Collaborate with development and product teams to ensure the quality of our software solutions, including standalone Electron-based desktop applications, command line interfaces and integrations into Digital Content Creation tools.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases and scripts for manual and automated testing.
• Implement, maintain and expand automated testing frameworks with a focus on performance, integration and functional testing.
• Identify, document, and track bugs and defects, ensuring issues and regressions are resolved before product release.
• Collaborate with the development team to prevent recurring issues from arising.
• Ensure testing aligns with software development timelines and milestones in a geographically distributed environment.
• Stay up to date with QA practice and tools, contributing to the continuous improvement of the QA processes across the team.
• Participate in code reviews and product design discussions to ensure testability is considered from the start.

• At least 5+ years' experience in software quality assurance, particularly in testing multi-platform desktop applications and integrated tools.
• Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks (eg. Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) and hands-on experience writing test scripts in any of those tools.
• Proven experience with bug tracking and version control systems like JIRA and Git in a cross-functional team collaboration.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail in identifying defects and performance bottlenecks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working across time zones and in a remote-first environment.
• Experience with Helix Core is a plus.
• Experience testing integrations into DCC tools is a plus.

Come work with us! Our team members are valued for their contributions, introduced to new opportunities, and rewarded well . Perforce combines the experience and rewards of a start-up with the security of an established and privately held profitable company.

If you are passionate about the technology that impacts our day-to-day lives and want to work with talented and dedicated people across the globe, apply today!

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