Advanced QA Engineer

Position Summary

The Advanced Quality Engineer will execute the Quality strategy and goals for the global organization. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Global Quality. The Advanced Quality Engineer is one of the leading sources of quality related expertise within the organization and is responsible for driving the quality of charitable gaming while assisting with other quality initiatives.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and implement software quality management processes and procedures to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. This includes designing and implementing quality initiatives to improve quality (5-Why analysis test strategies etc.)

• Define quality metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of software development and testing processes.

• Establish and maintain quality assurance standards and best practices across the organization.

• Build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams including software development product management and customer support to drive continuous improvement.

• Conduct quality reviews and audits of software artifacts including requirements design documents code and test plans.

• Develop & execute strategies for risk management & mitigation in software projects.

• Build a culture of quality (awareness motivate/inspire organization on role of high-quality in the business)

• Monitor industry trends and advancements in software quality management practices and incorporate relevant innovations into the organizations processes.

• This role will have a strong emphasis on charitable gaming slot quality.

Training and/or Experience:

• Extensive experience in software quality assurance or quality management roles with a track record of success in delivering high-quality software products.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies including Agile Scrum and Waterfall.

• Proficiency in quality management tools and techniques such as statistical process control root cause analysis and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) are a plus.

• Gaming industry experience is preferred but not required

• 5-8 years of minimum hands-on experience.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors in Computer Science Engineering or related field.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand walk bend use hands operate a computer and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

Work Conditions:

Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result certain L&W employees may among other things be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s) undergo background investigations or security checks or meet certain standards dictated by law regulation or order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law) you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

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