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QA Analyst
2 years ago
People make games great. And at Survios, we know we can’t grow from an acclaimed VR studio to the world’s premier game developer and publisher without them. That’s why our most valuable investments aren’t in the next-generation technology we use to make our games or the swanky new HQ we’re building in Marina Del Rey, but in creating a hybrid workplace that seeks out talent across the globe, nurtures its people, drives for quality and encourages fun. A workplace where every team member knows they’re respected and cared for. If you want to join a passionate team of developers driving toward the future of immersive gaming, we’d love to hear from you! Survios currently has an opening for a talented QA Analyst .
Reporting to the Lead QA Analyst, this position will be responsible for the quality of one of our games in development and ensuring all aspects of the product are to the highest quality possible. You will work with your own team, production, and the broader game team.
Responsibilities :
- Own the full testing strategy on one or more major feature areas for a new game in the early stages of development.
- Own the creation of test documentation such as test specs, TRDs, and test cases for your feature area.
- Drive issues to closure utilizing data and cross-group collaboration skills.
- Utilize formal test practices and data to maximize coverage and confidence in assigned test areas then communicate that information throughout the test and development organizations.
- Be able to collaborate across groups containing both remote and local members without losing effectiveness.
- Efficiently analyze feature quality and usability and report on findings to feature team departments and test management.
- Interface with broader functional, localization, and compliance testing teams.
- Participate in internal playtesting initiatives and be prepared to facilitate successful playtests as either participants or to help organize playtest sessions.
Requirements
- Has shipped at least one title through all stages of the SDLC.
- Has experience with AAA game development at any stage of the SDLC.
- Is knowledgeable about QA methodologies and tools as well as software testing standards and are able to effectively apply those skills and knowledge to a broad range of features.
- Ability to adapt QA processes to the critical requirements of the product team.
- Ability to keep the customer at the center of their thinking, whether it be players or development partners.
- Always look for opportunities to work in new ways and improve the process.
- Proactively identify problems with their assigned areas and move to address them before they become an issue.
- Make decisions in light of imperfect information while considering the available facts and potential consequences.
Pluses:
- ISTQB Foundation certification and at least one additional specialization.
- Strong understanding of first party platform requirements (Xbox and Playstation TRCs)
- Exposure to scripting and test automation and their application in a game development setting
- Experience directing remote or outsourced test teams
- Experience working with Virtual Reality, and/or Augmented Reality.
About Us:
Survios is an award-winning game studio that takes a holistic approach to development, merging our hardware, software, and games expertise to create unbelievable immersive game experiences. As we expand our focus from VR-Only to create games across all PC and Console platforms, we’re dedicated to leveraging our passion, expertise, and creativity to develop and publish the next generation of groundbreaking and immersive video games.
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