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Test Analyst, Certification
2 years ago
Team Name:
Quality AssuranceJob Title:
Test Analyst, CertificationRequisition ID:
R010186Job Description:
Test Analyst, Certification
The concept of “Blizzard polish,” that is, the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games, is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players. It’s a responsibility shared across the company – and its undisputed heart and soul is Blizzard QA.
We’re searching for like-minded folks with a passion for QA to help us continue to deliver unforgettable gaming experiences for years to come. Blizzard QA is a close-knit team; we care about iteration, problem-solving, and succeeding as a group. We genuinely love what we do for a living and expect the same from everyone who joins us!
We are looking for an analytical advocate of quality. As a Test Analyst, you will contribute to the testing efforts by generating test documentation, providing early feedback to shape the product, and executing test cases. Your critical thinking skills and passion for improving our processes will give gamers the best experiences in the arena.
Responsibilities
- Verify compliance with all first party technical requirements and policies
- Maintain and share expert-level knowledge of first party technical requirements and effectively communicate changes
- Continuously improve mastery of first party technical requirements and testing tools
- Deliver test design, test execution, test library maintenance, and test closure results through both manual and automated Grey-box test approaches
- 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
- Partner with other developers in the creation of requirements so that they can be effectively tested
- Adhere to department SLAs within project management (i.e. JIRA) and test related tools (i.e. TestRail)
- Ensure deployment stability across all environments
- Research, recommend, and adopt tools as needed with the goal of increasing test coverage through automation
- Use appropriate measures and KPIs to validate and report on software quality
- Be a creative thinker who can quickly and thoroughly identify and test for ‘edge cases’ outside of expected functionality
- Help others develop appropriate knowledge and skills through training and constructive feedback
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent industry experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in software testing
- Technical requirements testing experience (TRC, XR, Nintendo Switch Guidelines)
- Experience translating first party requirements into effective test cases
- Thorough understanding of SDLC, specifically QA processes in agile and waterfall development environments
- Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and action on data sets and complex workflows
- ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) or equivalent
- Flexible and team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and follow-up skills
- Passion for games, commitment to quality, and continuous improvement
Pluses
- iOS/Android testing experience
- ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level (CTAL) or equivalent
- Coding Knowledge: XML / HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C / C++ / C#, SQL
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to champion an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
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