Team Name:
Quality Assurance
Job Title:
Senior Test Analyst, Overwatch
Requisition ID:
R017078
Job Description:
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.
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! If your career is ready for its next great challenge, get in touch and let's get to work!
Covid-19 Hiring: We are currently working under a temporary work-from-home model and are continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position but will later be assigned to work full-time at a physical location on-site.
Responsibilities
Utilize advanced testing methodologies to deliver test design, test execution, test library maintenance, and test closure strategies
Analyze & monitor the software development processes and methods used to ensure quality
Ensure requirements and risks are continually either mitigated or accepted throughout the SDLC
Enhance live operations and deployment stability, across both internal and production environments
Research, recommend and adopt tools as needed with the goal of increasing test coverage through automation
Propose and influence new measures and KPIs to validate and report on software quality
Coach others as they develop appropriate knowledge and skills through training, constructive feedback, and mentorship
Approach software development from a Grey-box perspective; utilizing established developer toolsets to build custom test scenarios
Represent Blizzard through public-facing quality assurance activities
Responsible for adhering to department SLAs within project management (i.e. JIRA) and test related tools (i.e. TestRail)
Advocate of the user experience through delivery of qualitative reporting
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in related field (or ~3 years of equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 3 years' experience in software testing
Experience in writing, executing and monitoring test suites using a variety of technologies including, but not limited to, Cucumber, Concordion, Selenium, Fit/FitNesse, SoapUI, Unity, Unreal, as well as other proprietary game development toolsets
Be an expert in one or more software testing methodologies
Practical knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, & SQLServer
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level (CTAL) or equivalent
Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and action on data sets and complex workflows
Experience with game engines, content and asset editors, and shared technologies
Passion for games and software quality
Pluses
White box testing experience
ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level (CTEL) or equivalent
Coding knowledge: XML/HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C/C++/C#, or SQL
Console Certification or Submission/Release Management Experience
High-level of gaming knowledge and/or skill
Passion for Blizzard's line of products and services
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!
