Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Scientific Games:

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

Position Summary

The QA Engineer ensures high-quality software delivery through comprehensive testing across platforms. They must have strong analytical skills and expertise in manual and automation testing to validate business requirements. This role involves collaborating with developers to build and improve testing strategies. The candidate should be eager to learn and adopt new testing technologies.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute manual and automated test cases based on business and technical requirements.
• Conduct Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber with Ruby or Java to automate acceptance tests (Mandatory).
• Perform API testing, both manual and automation, ensuring the accuracy of backend services (Mandatory).
• Utilize Selenium for UI automation (Mandatory).
• Work with relational databases, using MySQL for querying and data validation (Mandatory); experience with MsSQL is a plus (Optional).
• Apply basic knowledge of Unix commands to interact with server environments (Basic knowledge).
• Use Jenkins for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) (Basic knowledge).
• Manage version control using Git (Basic knowledge).
• Track defects and manage test cycles using defect tracking tools such as JIRA or TestRail (Mandatory).
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure test coverage and quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Provide clear communication of test findings, defects, and risks to stakeholders.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of Manual & Automation testing concepts and testing methodologies (Mandatory).

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering.
• 4-8 years of experience in software testing, with a strong background in both Manual and Automation testing.
• Expertise in BDD testing with Cucumber using Ruby or Java (Mandatory).
• Experience in API Manual/Automation testing (Mandatory).
• Proficiency in Selenium for automated web application testing (Mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of MySQL (Mandatory); MsSQL is a plus.
• Basic familiarity with Unix commands and Jenkins.
• Good experience in using defect tracking tools such as JIRA or TestRail (Mandatory).
• Excellent communication and analytical skills to effectively communicate test results and work with cross-functional teams (Mandatory).
• Solid knowledge of testing concepts, methodologies, and best practices (Mandatory).

Good to have:

• Experience in MsSQL.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and cloud-based testing tools.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in related field.

Years of Related Experience

Years of experience 2 to 4 years

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

Scientific Games, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, “SG”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses.   As a result, certain SG 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 contracts.   In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles.  As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG 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. 
 

SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.