Senior QA Analyst

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Quality Assurance

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Job Description

Elsewhere Entertainment seeks a Senior QA Analyst to ensure high-quality features in a new IP. Responsibilities include embedding within the development team, utilizing various tools to identify and report bugs, maintaining the bug database, mentoring junior QA colleagues, writing comprehensive documentation and test cases, and analyzing features/designs before implementation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of QA experience, at least one released AAA title, strong understanding of QA methodologies and tools, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a keen eye for detail. The role involves providing continuous feedback, ensuring all issues are addressed promptly, and helping the team meet the highest quality standards.
Must have:
  • 5+ years QA experience
  • At least one released AAA title
  • Strong QA methodologies & tools understanding
  • Excellent communication & teamwork
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with game creation engines (UE5, Unity)
  • Experience with source control systems (GitLab, Perforce)
  • Innovative thinking and creativity
  • Enjoyment of various video game genres

Job Title:

Senior QA Analyst

Requisition ID:

R024481

Job Description:

Elsewhere Entertainment is seeking a Senior QA Analyst to join our team in the development of an exciting new IP. As a Senior QA Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of our features by working closely with our development team. You will be embedded within the team, providing continuous feedback and maintaining the bug database to ensure a smooth development process.


In this role, you will utilize a variety of tools to identify and report bugs, ensuring that all issues are documented and addressed promptly. Your keen eye for detail and analytical skills will be essential in analyzing features and designs even before they are implemented, allowing you to provide valuable feedback and minimize risks.


As a Senior QA Analyst, you will also take on a mentorship role, helping junior QA colleagues develop their skills and grow within the team. You will be responsible for writing comprehensive documentation and test cases, ensuring that all aspects of the project are thoroughly tested and meet the highest standards of quality.


You’ll help us by…

  • Embed within the development team to maintain the highest quality standards for features.

  • Utilize various tools to provide feedback and keep the bug database updated.

  • Mentor and support junior QA colleagues, helping them develop and refine their skills.

  • Write comprehensive documentation and test cases.

  • Analyze features and designs before implementation to provide feedback and minimize risks.


You’re awesome because you have:

  • At least 5 years of proven experience in a QA role.

  • At least one released AAA title.

  • Strong understanding of QA methodologies and tools.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.


Bonus Points for:

  • Experience with working in game creation engines (UE5, Unity or similar).

  • Experience with source control systems (for example GitLab, Perforce).

  • Innovative thinking and creativity.

  • Enjoyment of playing a variety of video game genres and titles.

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.  

Our World   

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.  


We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.   


We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.   


Ready to Activate Your Future?  


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About The Company

Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®


As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


Activision is headquartered in Santa Monica, and publishes globally in markets including U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan.


At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.

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