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Blizzard Entertainment · 7 hours ago

Quality Analyst - B&OP

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$16.62/hr - $30.77/hr

2+ years exp

Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences, known for iconic video game universes. The Quality Analyst role involves enhancing development processes and product quality through test design and execution, while collaborating with stakeholders and supporting associate-level analysts.

MMO GamesSoftwareVideo Games

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Deliver test design, test execution, test library maintenance, and test closure results through both manual and automated Grey-box test approaches

Document and maintain detailed records of test cases, test results, and any issues discovered during testing

Develop test plans with a strategic selection of test methodologies, including but not limited to data validation, regression testing, integration testing, and performance/load testing

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, to comprehend and formulate requirements for effective testing

Regularly partner with internal and external vendor partners in global test teams to support applicable test activities

Responsible for adhering to department Service Level Agreements (SLAs) within project management (i.e. JIRA) and test-related tools (i.e., TestRail)

Ensure deployment stability across all test environments

Research, recommend, and adopt tools to support continuous improvement and to increase test coverage through automation

Use appropriate measures and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to validate and report on software quality

Utilize creative thinking to swiftly and comprehensively identify and test 'edge cases' beyond expected functionality

Develop innovative exploratory testing methods that challenge the intended design of our products

Help others develop appropriate knowledge and skills through training and constructive feedback

Advocate the user experience through the delivery of qualitative reporting

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Test designTest executionTest automationSoftware Development Life CycleGray box testingISTQB CertificationCoding KnowledgeTroubleshootingCreative thinkingCollaboration

Required

Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role

High School diploma or equivalent required

Thorough understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), specifically QA processes in agile and waterfall development environments

Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and act on data sets and complex workflows

Ability to troubleshoot using root cause analysis and provide creative approaches to detect and report on software defects promptly

Preferred

Experience working with a global test team structure preferred

Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred

Gray box testing experience

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) or equivalent

Coding Knowledge: XML / HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C / C++ / C#, SQL

High level of gaming knowledge and/or skill

Passion for Blizzard's line of products and services

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance

401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching

Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave

Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others

If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance

Company

Blizzard Entertainment

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Blizzard Entertainment develops and publishes gaming software and computer games such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone and StarCraft.

Founded in 1991

Irvine, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://blizzard.com

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