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Associate QA Project Lead - Labs
2 years ago
Job Title:
Associate QA Project Lead - LabsRequisition ID:
R011599Job Description:
Job Title: Associate QA Project Lead – Labs
Reporting To: QA Project Lead, Senior QA Project Lead and/or QA Manager
Department: Quality Assurance
Location: Eden Prairie, MN
Your Platform
Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic game changers -- like Pitfall® , Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders ™ and Call of Duty ® -- our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.
And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, talented and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people.
We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive.
Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at www.activision.com, www.activisiongamesblog.com or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Your Mission
The Associate QA Project Lead - Labs is directly responsible for guiding a team of testers through the compliance testing of an Activision platform product. This position’s basic function is to ensure Activision products adhere to X’s Technical Requirements on the X systems. The Associate QA Project Lead – Labs will be the main point of contact between Production staff, Development teams, other Activision QA teams, and X Development/Certification teams.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Project Management
- Acts as an ongoing liaison with 1st party teams. Helps to coordinate work between Production, Quality Assurance, and the development team.
- Develop effective test plans and perform standards testing on console games to verify proper functionality, data content, performance, usability/playability, and hardware/software compatibility.
- Creates and maintains all project related test cases.
- Completes milestone assessment reports at Alpha & Beta in accordance with TRG policies.
- Supervises the test team on a daily basis to ensure rapid and accurate completion of assigned tasks.
- Identifies and documents 1st party requirements in a clear and concise manner using the assigned bug tracking databases.
- Creates informative and accurate daily reports and ensures distribution to designated Production and management staff.
- Reviews packaging & documentation for accuracy.
- Assists in forming and improving systems and procedures.
Managing and Mentoring
- Manage and mentor all testers assigned to the project on 1st party requirements and best practices.
- Actively evaluates tester performance and works closely with them to alleviate any issues that arise.
- Prepares testers for additional responsibilities, such as Senior Testers.
- Participates in QA and Tester interviews and contributes to hiring decisions.
Database Administration
- Reviews all issues entered or assigned to the Labs team to ensure bug reports include required information and conform to Activision standards.
- Reviews all disputed (‘Not a Bug,’ ‘Will Not Fix,’ & ‘Duplicate’) issues with their Manager.
- Updates the database after each TRG sweep.
Player Profile
Minimum Requirements:
Technical
- Proficient with Devtrack & Jira or similar bug tracking database.
- Proficient with DevTest or other test case management software.
- Able to identify defects in software titles and report defects in a clear and concise manner.
- Capacity to create and implement innovative testing procedures and materials.
- Strong working knowledge of most popular console platforms and related peripherals, PC Software, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Has been in a leadership role (Senior QA Tester and/or Acting QA Project Lead).
Non-Technical
- 1 year of experience working in the Activision QA department or in a comparable Quality Assurance department.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong leadership ability. Experience in a management role is a plus.
- Ability to handle high pressure situations and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Must possess excellent spoken and written communication skills and be able to work with varied staff members and personalities.
- Must be honest, punctual, and have a strong work ethic.
- Able to work in a team environment.
- Actively communicates a positive, outgoing approach to Quality Assurance. Able to give and accept positive as well as negative feedback.
- Must be an avid gamer, with interests in many different genres of games and a passion for developing high quality games.
- A strong desire to learn and understand the technologies involved in game creation.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty ®, World of Warcraft® , Overwatch ®, Diablo ®, Candy Crush ™ and Bubble Witch ™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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