Software Tester - Music Technology

inMusic Inc.
Cambridge, United Kingdom
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior

Job location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Testing (Software)
Microsoft Windows
Apple Mac Systems
Automation of Tests
Bug Tracking Systems
Software Quality
Software Debugging
Microsoft Office
Software Engineering
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Information Technology
Hardware Infrastructure

Job description

Our Software Testers adopt a variety of user personas, creating and executing simple to complex real world test cases for a wide range of music industry products introduced by inMusic's global development teams. Their test creation and execution is hands-on and informed by a general love for audio gear, production, and performance. They are keen troubleshooters. They are strong communicators, and work independently or in a collaborative project setting. They learn how new products work quickly and share knowledge. They bring new ideas to enhance our methods. Please note: We are hiring for Junior, Graduate, and Software Tester positions. We are not accepting any services provided by 3rd party recruiters at this time., * Create and execute detailed test plans for new products.

  • Maintain software quality for existing products.
  • Maintain testing status/progress using standard bug tracking tools.
  • Advise approval of final code/hardware components.
  • Create FAQ, release notes, and support materials for end-user support groups.

Requirements

Do you have experience in macOS?, * Commercial experience in test or quality assurance roles

  • Skilled with creative software and hardware, especially music technology products
  • Proven ability to design high-quality, reliable software test assets including test design, approach, scripts, and bugs
  • Full lifecycle experience in multiple software projects, from inception, planning, development, test, deployment, and maintenance
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experienced with both Windows and MacOS platforms
  • Strong written and spoken communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving approach
  • Fluent spoken and good written English
  • Located in United Kingdom, within commuting distance

Nice to have:

  • A degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Music Production, Audio Engineering, general music practices/performance, or a related field
  • Experience with scripting languages and test automation frameworks
  • Software development background.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave
  • Employee discount
  • Sick pay
  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme, * 24 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension scheme
  • inMusic UK Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle To Work scheme
  • Staff discount on inMusic products (for personal use only)
  • £1,000 annual allowance for training and development
  • Sick pay

About the company

inMusic is the parent company for a family of premier brands that includes AIR Music Technology, Akai Professional, Alesis, Alto Professional, Denon DJ, Denon Pro, Marantz Professional, HeadRush, ION Audio, Marq Lighting, M-Audio, MixMeister, Moog, Numark, Rane, and Sonivox. Committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the DJ, music production, live sound, musical instrument, pro audio, lighting and consumer electronics industries, each of inMusic's brands creates cutting-edge products that incorporate and build upon the latest in engineering, design, and technology.   If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.

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