Job Description

Autodesk is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. The work we do touches nearly every person on the planet. By creating tools for buildings, machines, and the latest movies, we empower some of the most creative minds to solve important problems.

We work on Fusion 360, a cutting-edge CAD/CAM/CAE product. The Fusion CI/CD/Test System is a critical engineering infrastructure and pipeline for building, developing, testing, and delivering Fusion 360. It operates on modern cloud computing technology.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer to join our newly established service test automation team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing and developing scalable backend systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance quality and productivity and foster a culture of engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to define system architecture and requirements

• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable backend services

• Develop and maintain backend services, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and maintainable

• Monitor and optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in backend development

• Ensure the quality of the backend codebase through code reviews, automated testing, and quality control measures

​​​​​​​Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 3 years in backend system development

• Strong proficiency in modern backend frameworks, such as Java and Spring

• Proficiency in at least one relational database system (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and understanding of database architecture, design principles, and normalization

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions)

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and deploying and managing applications on them

• Excellent programming skills, strong analytical abilities, and practical communication skills

• Highly motivated, self-directed, and a strong team player, flexible to adapt to organizational changes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing test automation frameworks

• Experience with API testing, performance testing, and scripting/programming languages commonly used for test automation (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Ruby)

• Knowledge of mocking and stubbing techniques and tools

• Experience with caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Varnish, Memcached) to improve scalability and efficiency