QA Sr Analyst (Contract)

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Join the award-winning team that created God of War

Sony Santa Monica Studio is looking for QA Sr Test Analysts to assist in the development testing of our internal projects on the PS5 platform. 

The QA Sr Test Analyst is responsible for the execution of high-level/critical test coverage management in support of their assigned projects. The general purpose of this job is to provide a dedicated resource to provide testing expertise for their assigned area of focus and operating as the most experienced, cognitive focused and productive testers on the project. Attention to detail is a critical requirement of the role, as is a highly communicative, amicable, team focused and mature demeanor.

We value talent, self-motivation, and team spirit. In turn, we provide an environment with a large degree of freedom, autonomy and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level/critical scripted and exploratory test coverage using different testing techniques on assigned projects
• Perform issue reporting, research, analysis, confirmation and support resolution on assigned projects
• Perform specialized testing and support requests for your assigned area of focus and/or department
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the project design and scheduling changes to support QA test effectiveness, focus and reporting
• Assist in the management of project databases for assigned titles
• Assist in the tasking and execution of all operational testing for assigned projects
• Assist in the execution of project operational reporting and day to day communication
• Assist in updating test plans and incorporate them into the software testing process
• Assist in QA administrative and support requests
• Assist in collaborating work across disciplines within the internal/external development team to help drive project to completion
• Assist in diagnosing errors and breakdowns in development pipeline and perform technical support as needed
• Actively develop and improve skill set and abilities by keeping aware of QA industry trends and techniques

Requirements

• 2+ years in Tester Analyst or equivalent position and successfully shipped at least 2 global, large-scale titles on current generation PlayStation platform(s)
• Excellent gameplay skills
• Excellent critical analysis skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with current generation PlayStation platforms and peripherals
• Experience in quality assurance/control testing
• Experience in foundation level testing techniques
• Experience with JIRA database systems
• Proficiency in test case design and traditional QA/QC methods
• BS Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Communications, BA in Project Management, Business Intelligence, or QA related field preferred
• Passion for video games

Preferred Experience

• Proficiency with Maya software and toolsets
• Successful completion, certification and application of ISQTB® Foundation Level CTAL or equivalent

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