Sibelius - Software Test Engineer
About The Position
Avid develops technology and collaborative tools that enable creators to entertain, inform, educate, and enlighten the world. Our customers are the visionaries behind the most inspiring feature films, television programs, news broadcasts, televised sporting events, music recording and live concerts. The Sibelius engineering team is seeking a skilled Software Tester to help us continue enhancing and refining our music notation software. In this role, you will perform manual testing and execute automated test scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of the Sibelius product. Based in one of Montreal's trendiest neighbourhoods (when not working from home), we offer a fun, casual work environment where our employees enjoy technical challenges. They are dynamic, passionate, creative, and yes, they come running (or bicycling) to work!
Requirements
- Deep expertise in Western music theory and Western music notation, with professional experience in engraving standards, orchestration, and professional notation workflows.
- Professional experience in QA, software testing, including creating, executing, and automating test suites.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and team‑building abilities.
- Self‑starter with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and deliver on schedule.
- Detail‑oriented, with a strong ability to identify subtle or hard‑to‑reproduce issues.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with music notation, MIDI, and/or audio programming.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Perform manual testing, including functional, regression, and performance testing.
- Work closely with software developers and QA engineers to execute tests and resolve issues quickly.
- Execute test cases, submit defects, verify bug fixes, and create detailed test reports.
- Maintain and enhance integration and regression automated tests for end‑to‑end workflows.
- Report, track, and collaborate with engineering teams to identify and resolve root causes.
- Communicate daily with the distributed Scrum Team, Product Owners, QA engineers, and developers across teams.
- Collaborate with our Beta community to review, investigate, and validate reported issues.
Benefits
- Hybrid work model offering flexibility to balance work and life.
- Access to development programs with strong support and mentoring to help you grow and advance within the company.
- Attractive benefits package including health & life insurance, referral rewards, and generous leave policies to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
