QA Lead

To lead the QA team to test and ensure quality of JavaScript/Typescript based class 3 real money digital Games for markets across the Globe and be responsible for ensuring high quality standards of games being delivered.
These games will be hosted as digital apps (iOS, Android) as well as over web.

What You'll Do

• Will be member of online Digital Gaming team which is responsible for testing iGaming. 
• Collaborating with others including, Managers, tech leads, team leads, developers and testers, you'll help devise and deliver innovative solutions, not only for slot games, but core-tech improvements, tooling, processes and business as usual tasks.
• You’ll be part of their success by overseeing quality, mentoring, organizing, automating and supporting the team where needed.
• Forward-thinking with ability to articulate and onboard others to your vision
• Ability to self-organize and prioritize against business requirements
• Planning and risk analysis to make sure the right testing is done at the right time 
• Methodological thinking in approach to testing 
• Desire to exploit and explore a product to find vulnerabilities
• Experience of test script and test strategy creation and management
• Understanding of delivery life cycles and Agile methodologies
• Release management experience
• Ability to communicate and report at a business level 
• Ability to mentor, teach and inspire others
• A good understanding of client/server architecture
• A clear understanding of unit, integration, acceptance and system testing
• Knowledge of proxying and experience using Charles, Postman or similar
• Experience testing mobile, tablet, desktop, OS and browser variations
• Exposure to JavaScript and type script, HTML5, web technologies to identify bug, its resolution process, product launch lifecycle
• Work collaboratively with Global team/studio Leads for status updates, guidance and working as one team to deliver defined goals.
• Participation in after business hours calls as per business need.
• Troubleshoots and debugs the code to find the root cause of the issues and provide detailed information to the development team.
• Understanding of Mobile devices and Web applications is a must
• Suggests ideas to improve the overall testing process in terms of tools, processes, test cases etc.

What We're Looking For

• 8-11 years of extensive experience in Manual Black-box testing.
• 3-5 years of experience in leading QA team.
• Familiarity with gambling games and mechanics, particularly slots
• Computer Science or Engineering related degree
• Activity in the global QA community
• Experience writing automated tests scripts, Automation framework exposure
• Managing career expectations and growing individuals
• Influencing people
• Mentoring team members
• Negotiating schedules and timelines
• Pioneering change
• Multitasking, prioritizing and planning
• Dealing with conflict
• Discussing Agile & Agile methodologies 

Technologies:

• Games are built using JavaScript/Typescript
• JIRA/TestRail is used for documenting and reporting test cases
• Every game is source controlled using Git with Gitlab. 
• Daily standups and other meetings are run on Microsoft Teams
• Monday.com for project management
• Jira for story creation and team management

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

• Robust benefits package

• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player

• Talent Unleashed

• Collective Brilliance

• Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

Travel Expectations

None