QA Analyst

1 Week ago • All levels • $45,000 PA - $55,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The QA Analyst role is a crucial part of the QA Team, supporting various services within the game delivery lifecycle, including test management, issue tracking, and advocating for quality. Responsibilities involve overseeing game features, acting as a liaison between teams, escalating risks, and managing QA reporting. The analyst will also participate in complex QA initiatives, like data analysis and functional testing. This includes conducting manual testing, collaborating with team members, mentoring newer analysts, analyzing data, and facilitating communication. The role requires testing game compatibility across supported consoles and devices, and assisting with lead duties, such as writing status reports.
Must have:
  • Conduct manual testing of game features and mechanics.
  • Review and test game builds to verify bug fixes.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure quality and accuracy.
  • Participate in daily build test sessions.
  • Take ownership of game features by being embedded in scrum teams.

Job Details

At Velan Studios, we foster a culture of curiosity. Our games embrace diversity and are fueled by the adventurous spirit of our team. We are the creative minds behind titles like Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Knockout City, and Hot Wheels Rift Rally; as well as our newest releases Midnight Murder Club and Bounce Arcade! Our studio's mission is to pioneer groundbreaking gaming experiences and reimagine play in new ways. We're committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional gaming, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, and revolutionizing the industry one game at a time.

If you’re experienced in quality assurance and have a passion for games, we would love to hear from you! Please note: this is an onsite position based in Troy, NY.

Role Summary

The QA Analyst role is an integral part of the QA Team and will support various services within the game delivery lifecycle, such as Test Management (including test planning, test execution, and test reporting), Issue Tracking (logging and retesting issues), and advocating for quality throughout the game delivery process. Additional responsibilities include overseeing game features throughout the delivery lifecycle, serving as the QA liaison for delivery teams and the broader QA team to help plan and execute testing, escalating risks and issues, and managing overall QA reporting for these features. The QA Analyst will also be involved in more complex QA initiatives, including resource facilitation, data analysis, risk management, and functional testing of higher complexity features.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct manual testing of game features and mechanics, identifying and reporting defects using a bug tracking system.
  • Review and test game builds to verify bug fixes, monitor build status, and flag blocking issues.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure quality, accuracy, and provide feedback on game features and design.
  • Participate in daily build test sessions to prevent blocker or critical issues from being introduced.
  • Take ownership of game features by being embedded in scrum teams, focusing on testing needs, risks, and executing test plans.
  • Mentor and coach newer analysts in innovative testing techniques, supporting their development and contributions.
  • Analyze and utilize data to make informed decisions and recommendations for quality improvements.
  • Facilitate clear communication with Producers, Delivery, QA Leads, and team members, escalating issues when necessary.
  • Test game compatibility across supported consoles and devices, applying experience to reproduce challenging bugs.
  • Assist with lead duties, such as writing status reports and collaborating with QA Engineers to innovate technical QA services.

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Velan Studios is a new development studio made up of a diverse team of game industry veterans. We have created hundreds of games, selling millions of copies over the past 25 years. Our team is embarking on a new journey to create breakthrough experimental games that will stoke the imagination and entertain, and new kinds of experiences that push the frontier of gaming forward.

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