Activision · 10 hours ago
Senior Quality Analyst, Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA
Irvine - Blizzard - Blizzard Way
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$31.08/hr - $57.46/hr
5+ years expBlizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences, known for iconic video game franchises. The Senior Quality Analyst will utilize advanced testing methodologies to ensure product quality, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the development process.
GamingMedia and EntertainmentPC GamesPublishingVideo Games
Responsibilities
Utilize advanced testing methods, including manual and automated Grey-box approaches, to deliver test design, execution, maintenance, and closure results. Document and maintain detailed records of test cases, results, and issues discovered during testing
Analyze and monitor software development processes throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC) to ensure quality, meet requirements, and manage risks
Responsible for planning, developing, reviewing and distributing test execution requests to global QA partners
Design and implement custom test scenarios using established development toolsets
Develop test plans with a strategic selection of methodologies, including data validation, regression testing, integration testing, and performance/load testing
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, to understand and formulate effective testing requirements
Adhere to department Service Level Agreements (SLAs) within project management (e.g., JIRA) and test-related tools (e.g., TestRail). Ensure deployment stability across all environments. Perform technical testing, which includes performance-related testing, game engine testing, in-game rendering (IGR) testing, special assignments, and testing new technologies
Develop innovative exploratory testing methods that challenge the intended design of products
Support the development of knowledge and skills in others through training, mentoring, and constructive feedback
Advocate for the user experience through the delivery of qualitative reporting
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in an embedded QA role or combination of training and practical experience
Experience with game engines, Jira, content and asset editors, and shared technologies
Experience in writing, executing, and monitoring test suites using a variety of technologies
Practical experience with game engines, bug and task tracking systems, content and asset editors, and shared technologies
High School diploma or equivalent required
Thorough understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), specifically QA processes in agile and waterfall development environments
Be an expert in one or more software testing methodologies
Practical knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, & SQL Server
Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and act on data sets and complex workflows
Preferred
Experience working with a global test team structure preferred
Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
White 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
Activision
Activision develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment, and leisure products. It is a sub-organization of Activision Blizzard.
5001-10000 employees
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