Senior Technical QA Analyst

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Elsewhere Entertainment is seeking a Senior Technical QA Analyst to join our team in the development of an exciting new IP. As a Senior Technical QA Analyst you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of our features by working closely with our development team. You will be embedded within the team providing continuous feedback and maintaining the bug database to ensure a smooth development process.

In this role you will utilize a variety of tools to identify and report bugs ensuring that all issues are documented and addressed promptly. Your keen eye for detail and analytical skills will be essential in analyzing features and designs even before they are implemented allowing you to provide valuable feedback and minimize risks.

As a Senior Technical QA Analyst you will also take on a mentorship role helping junior QA colleagues develop their skills and grow within the team. You will be responsible for writing comprehensive documentation and test cases ensuring that all aspects of the project are thoroughly tested and meet the highest standards of quality.

Youll help us by

• Embedded within the development team to maintain the highest quality standards for features and tools.
• Utilize various tools to provide feedback and keep the bug database updated.
• Mentor and support junior QA colleagues helping them develop and refine their skills.
• Write comprehensive documentation and test cases.
• Assist engineering department in debugging code issues (e.g. crashes).
• Help with defining needs for QA tools.

Youre awesome because you have:

• At least 5 years of proven experience in QA
• Experience as an embedded Technical QA working directly with development teams.
• At least one released AAA title AAA experience is a must.
• Strong experience in testing and validating content implementation including level design combat encounters world assets scripting and inengine content workflows.
• Experience supporting content-heavy openworld features and understanding the unique challenges of large systemic interconnected worlds.
• Ability to take full ownership over your assigned features and pipelines from early design analysis through implementation to final validation.
• Experience with working in game creation engines (UE5 Unity or similar).
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Bonus Points for:

• Familiarity with at least one programming language (preferably C).
• Experience with source control systems (for example GitLab Perforce).
• Innovative thinking and creativity.
• Automated tests implementation experience.
• Enjoyment of playing a variety of video game genres and titles.

Not sure you meet all the qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! At Activision we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

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At Activision we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. Were driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty Crash Bandicoot Tony Hawks Pro Skater and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products our press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative fun thrilling and engaging entertainment experiences.

Were not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; were forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate creative and diverse teams within our organization.

Were in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future

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