QA Analyst

Paradox Interactive

Job Summary

As a QA Analyst at Studio Green, you will ensure the functional quality of the Stellaris franchise. You will collaborate with development teams and project leadership to create and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring the highest quality standards for games and processes. Key responsibilities include providing game feedback, leading internal and outsourced QA Testers, assessing risks, strategizing testing coverage, supporting test plan development, managing bug reports, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration.

Must Have

  • Provide valuable feedback for our game and be a part of related discussions about features, content, and the game.
  • Leading, tracking, and supporting both internal and outsourced QA Testers.
  • Collaborate closely with Project Leadership, Producers, and QA leadership to assess potential risks, and strategize testing coverage for new features or releases.
  • Support the development and upkeep of test-plans and various other testing-related documentation.
  • Monitor and manage bug reports in the issue tracking system, ensuring effective triaging and follow-up.
  • Detect, isolate, and report bugs with clear reproduction steps, ensuring accurate reporting within the bug-tracking system.
  • Foster strong collaboration between QA and other departments, to ensure a smooth workflow across the project.
  • Solid understanding of playing Stellaris or equivalent Grand Strategy Games.
  • 3+ years of hands-on QA experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of communicating complex subjects to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Fluent in English.

Good to Have

  • Experience in scripting, particularly for modding Paradox games

Perks & Benefits

  • 30 days paid vacation

Job Description

Your Mission

As a QA Analyst at Studio Green, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the functional quality of the Stellaris franchise. Together with the Managing QA Lead, you will work in close collaboration with the internal development teams and project leadership to create and execute comprehensive test plans to ensure the highest quality standard of our games and processes alike.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide valuable feedback for our game and be a part of related discussions about features, content, and the game.
  • Leading, tracking, and supporting both internal and outsourced QA Testers
  • Collaborate closely with Project Leadership, Producers, and QA leadership to assess potential risks, and strategize testing coverage for new features or releases.
  • Support the development and upkeep of test-plans and various other testing-related documentation.
  • Monitor and manage bug reports in the issue tracking system, ensuring effective triaging and follow-up.
  • Detect, isolate, and report bugs with clear reproduction steps, ensuring accurate reporting within the bug-tracking system.
  • Foster strong collaboration between QA and other departments, to ensure a smooth workflow across the project.

The skills we’re searching for:

  • Solid understanding of playing Stellaris or equivalent Grand Strategy Games
  • 3+ years of hands-on QA experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of communicating complex subjects to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Fluent in English.

We consider it a plus if you have:

  • Experience in scripting, particularly for modding Paradox games

We take all discussions to the round table where we expect everyone to foster a collaborative and supportive environment, where all ideas and opinions are valued. We would love to hear about the specific skill set you bring to the table and how you will contribute to our journey.

3 Skills Required For This Role

Communication Game Texts Quality Control

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