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As a Principal Software QA Engineer at Autodesk in Pune, India, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our software products. You will lead end-to-end quality assurance efforts for cloud-native applications and collaborate with global teams to drive automation-first testing culture. Your responsibilities will include designing automation strategies, mentoring a team of QA engineers, and integrating automated tests with CI/CD pipelines. Your expertise in test automation, cloud-native applications, and experience working in Agile environments will be key to your success in this role. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead quality assurance efforts for cloud-native applications - Design and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for APIs, UI, and integration testing - Drive automation-first testing culture for faster and reliable software releases - Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to ensure high-quality deliverables - Establish and evolve QA processes and best practices - Own test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting metrics - Mentor and guide a team of QA engineers in automation and quality strategy - Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines and ensure coverage across environments - Stay updated on the latest testing tools and technologies and introduce them as appropriate - Participate in design and code reviews to ensure testability and best practices **Qualifications Required:** - 9+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with 3+ years in a lead role - Strong experience in test automation using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, or similar - Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python) - Solid understanding of microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native architecture - Experience testing applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP - Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions - Exposure to testing in Agile/Scrum environments and global team setups - Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills - Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively At Autodesk, amazing things are created every day with our software, from innovative buildings to smart factories. Our Culture Code guides our values and ways of working, enabling our people to thrive and deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers. Join us and be part of a culture that values diversity, belonging, and equitable workplaces. Shape the world and your future with Autodesk! As a Principal Software QA Engineer at Autodesk in Pune, India, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our software products. You will lead end-to-end quality assurance efforts for cloud-native applications and collaborate with global teams to drive automation-first testing culture. Your responsibilities will include designing automation strategies, mentoring a team of QA engineers, and integrating automated tests with CI/CD pipelines. Your expertise in test automation, cloud-native applications, and experience working in Agile environments will be key to your success in this role. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead quality assurance efforts for cloud-native applications - Design and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for APIs, UI, and integration testing - Drive automation-first testing culture for faster and reliable software releases - Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to ensure high-quality deliverables - Establish and evolve QA processes and best practices - Own test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting metrics - Mentor and guide a team of QA engineers in automation and quality strategy - Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines and ensure coverage across environments - Stay updated on the latest testing tools and technologies and introduce them as appropriate - Participate in design and code reviews to ensure testability and best practices **Qualifications Required:** - 9+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with 3+ years in a lead role - Strong experience in test automation using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, or similar - Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python) - Solid understanding of microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native architecture - Experience testing applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP - Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions - Exposure to testing in Agile/Scrum environments and global team setups - Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills - Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively At Autodesk, amazing things are created every day with our software, from innovative buildings to smart factories. Our Culture Code guides our values and ways of working, enabling our people to thrive and deliver exceptional outcomes for o
