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QA Test Lead , Cloud, CCQA, Games - Operations

Netflix is looking for an experienced Test Lead to join the Netflix Game Studio in delivering the next generation of video games to a worldwide audience.

This role will be involved in building and managing our Compatibility and Compliance (CCQA) team, with a focus on the Cloud/Streaming space, overseeing our test hardware, cloud testing standards, framework, and overall approach to testing cloud/streaming and performance testing for Netflix Games. The successful candidate requires exceptional hands-on experience testing in the cloud/streaming space.

With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a real passion for a positive user experience, the ideal candidate will work as an integrated member of a cross-functional team, participating in the design and execution of QA strategies and methods. This position requires the hands-on ability to lead multiple QA Vendors and Senior Test Analysts in the creation and execution of Cloud/Streaming tests and general test strategies, across multiple projects, ensuring all titles meet business deadlines while upholding the highest levels of quality.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on testing, and leading, game, cloud/streaming, compatibility and/or compliance across the Android/iOS device universe, PC, console and/or streaming devices, along with other consumer devices
• Lead and manage Sr Analysts, and QA Vendors, towards individual and team excellence
• Project manage and maintain testing schedules for all game titles in your area
• Triaging difficult problems and driving them to resolution
• Own and drive requirements gathering and risk identification
• Working with engineering teams to identify requirements and develop test plans
• Defining test coverage, creating and maintaining test cases, reporting test results, and evaluating readiness to ship throughout the software development lifecycle
• Deep involvement in developing/identifying appropriate tooling and frameworks to support all Game Cloud/Streaming test efforts
• Assess product quality, usability, and device limitations
• Work with partners and stakeholders to utilize and improve our mobile testing lab
• Strategic involvement in identifying and building networking, latency, and streaming test coverage
• Participate in release management activities

Requirements

• Passion for games with a commitment to quality
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in QA
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience leading Cloud, Streaming and/or Network test teams in QA, preferably Games
• Experience testing latency, network quality, and bandwidth speeds
• Minimum 3 years of QA project management experience
• Exceptional iOS/Android testing experience
• Expert knowledge of technical requirements, tools, and processes
• Experience translating requirements into effective test cases
• Experience with Xcode, using IPAs, and pulling device logs
• Experience utilizing Android Debug Bridge (ADB) for pulling device log, installing builds, etc
• Demonstrated expertise in QA project management over multiple titles, simultaneously
• Experience with GameBench, or other performance testing tools
• Experience with using/building device farms
• Ability to work independently and thrive while focusing on the details, such as; spotting subtle problems, raising issues, and taking ownership of the solution.

Bonus Skills

• Certifications: PMP, Scrum Master and/or Product Owner, ISTQB
• Coding Knowledge: XML/HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C/C++/ C#, SQL
• PC/Web experience or the ability to learn.
• Experience with JIRA, TestRail, and TCM tools
• Mobile compatibility and compliance experience

Location: Los Gatos

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