TECHSMITH CORPORATION Experienced Software Test Specialist - Automation Salary in the United States

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Being a TechSmithie allows you to work creatively to solve real problems for people and businesses in an innovative and collaborative environment. We are a home-grown, mid-sized company that has achieved global success. We help people “show what they know” using our screen capture and video creation software. Camtasia and Snagit are used by over 30 million professionals, from individuals to Fortune 500 Companies.

TechSmith’s top priority is the safety and well-being of our employees. We’ve temporarily moved our operations to working fully remote. Candidates must have the ability to work in a remote environment and, when deemed safe, be willing to commute to TechSmith’s office in the Lansing Michigan area. Candidates must be willing to move to Michigan before starting their new position

Position Overview:

As a Software Test Specialist - Automation at TechSmith, you will be putting your problem-solving skills and passion for developing great software to use every day. You will work within a team, building world-class software products, on multiple platforms, in a fun, collaborative environment. In this role, you will be focused primarily on building, maintaining, and improving the tools that we need to evaluate the quality of our multimedia product. Responsibilities include: participating in an agile team, building tools to test software, automating software tests, estimating upcoming work, reviewing completed work with teammates, as well as other duties, as assigned. If you love solving customer problems and innovating with new technology, you will fit right in.

At TechSmith, every individual can make a big impact, while working in a supportive team environment. As part of an agile team, you will have a voice in helping to decide what assignments the team tackles. With the help of your teammates, you will have the time and support to build solutions and create quality work. When you are not building automated test solutions, you will have the time to advance your skills and your career with the help and support of your lead and manager. The TechSmith agile process is set up to give you the opportunity to dedicate entire sprints to innovation, self-guided work, or professional development multiple times a year.

Required Skills and Background:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or a closely related field, with at least 2 years experience developing/testing software in internships, team projects, or personally developed software applications. For individuals without a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or a closely related field, 5 years of experience developing/testing software.
• Demonstrable experience in at least one of the following languages: C++, C#, Objective-C, Objective-C++, Swift, and/or Java.
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms
• Demonstrable experience collaborating with a team to build software
• Demonstrable experience automating software tests
• Ability to collaborate with software engineers and a diverse set of people from many disciplines
• You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without an employer-sponsored petition for a visa, such as an H-1B visa. TechSmith does not intend to file any visa applications in connection with this opening.

Preferred Skills and Background:

• Software testing methodologies
• Implementing software quality metrics
• Building automated testing tools
• Developing software using C++
• Experience with Git and GitHub source control
• Experience with GoogleTest automated testing framework
• Experience with Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, or Xcode
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python and Bash
• Participating in code reviews
• Knowledge of multimedia concepts (audio, video, streaming, codecs, performance factors, etc.)
• Working with a diverse set of people from multiple disciplines
• Agile software development processes

Compensation and Perks:

At TechSmith, we love our employees and are always looking for ways to reward outstanding performance. Our compensation is competitive and based on skills and experience. As a full-time employee you will receive the standard TechSmith benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) program, etc. A casual work environment, company-sponsored events, free Friday lunches, and kitchens stocked with snacks and soft drinks are just a few of our additional perks. We offer you a unique and growing company value where you can enjoy your work and advance your career. If this sounds like a place you would like to work, please submit your resume.

TechSmith Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 517-381-2300 x212, or email recruiters@techsmith.com with a description of your request and contact information.

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