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QA Analyst

Playstation

Bend, OR 09-25-2024
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  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
**THIS IS AN ONSITE CONTRACT ROLE**

QA Analyst

Sony Bend Studio, the creator of Days Gone, Syphon Filter, and Uncharted: Golden Abyss, is looking for top talent to join our passionate team.

We are seeking a QA Analyst who will contribute to the development of a AAA product with a specialized focus on testing techniques that will help ensure a high level of quality throughout the project.

Responsibilities:
• Carrying out and following pre-integration build verification and reporting system/processes.
• Carrying out Grey/White box testing on appropriate features/tools.
• Analyze features sets and identify opportunities for automation, along with benefits, and communicating to the engineers.
• Testing case creation from design documentation or feature expertise.
• Testing case regression, verification, and ad hoc testing of newly implemented features.
• Ability to manage full life cycle of defects, from research to tracking to closing.
• Knowledge of individual systems in play within the game engine.
• Qualitative feedback on features with issues of usability.
• Comfort using debugging tools.
• Collaborate daily with members of Production and Development.
• Influence the prioritization of issues in bug database to expedite bug-fixing efforts.

Requirements:
• Must be proactive, flexible, and able to adapt QA process to the critical needs of the development team.
• Awareness of existing tools & technology and ability to utilize with a high degree of ownership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong observational skills. Analytical, organized, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work well in a group setting with people of different disciplines.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with PC and current Windows operating systems.
• Active listener with both peers and partners, can drive conversations, and encourages team participation.
• Immediately recognizes critical issues or testing deficiencies and raises concerns to Senior QA members/development team.

Preferred Experience:
• UI Testing background
• Experience with Unreal
• Previous games industry experience.
• Experience working with offsite teams.
• Experience with JIRA or similar defect tracking and task management databases.
• Experience working in an agile team environment.
• Knowledge of basic programming concepts.
• Experienced with Grey/White box testing in development environments.
• Strong understanding of existing Quality Assurance processes. Knows how to effectively apply knowledge to the assigned project.
• 1+ Years of QA testing experience

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At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$18.50
- $21.50 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwk3n2-3-144-25-133-42 in your application.

Salary Details
Salary Range: $18.50 to $21.50 Per Hour ($ USD)
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Playstation

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