Quality Assurance Fellow

Schell Games is a highly talented group of artists, programmers, producers, and game designers led by game industry veteran Jesse Schell. We're the largest full-service education and entertainment game development company in the United States. Since 2002, we've worked with world-class clients and partners to create interactive experiences that engage and inspire players of all ages across all platforms. Presently, we are focused on virtual reality, augmented reality, location-based experiences, and social games.

Do you like to work on innovative projects in a motivating, friendly atmosphere? Would you agree that games can engage and inspire?

If you answered \"YES!\" to both questions, you might be a fit for our studio!

QUALITY ASSURANCE FELLOW ( Fellowships have a 6-9 month duration)

Schell Games is currently seeking to fill a QA Fellow position to work within a cross-functional software development team. Our QA staff works to assess the stability and usability of our experiences, and ensure adherence to the functional requirements outlined by both internal teams and clients. QA Fellows find, isolate, document, and accurately report issues found in software and systems created or used by Schell Games development teams. Responsibilities include execution of test cases, creating robust bug reports, and reporting results to project stakeholders.

You will have many opportunities to interact with, make suggestions to, and learn from individuals from many disciplines, (Engineering, Design, Art, Production, Operations). This position reports to the Principal QA Manager.

EXPECTATIONS OF FELLOW LEVEL ROLES AT SCHELL GAMES:

Your craft knowledge allows you to immediately contribute to your teams. You are curious and eager to learn, clearly communicating with your colleagues and are open to feedback on how to improve. You show a commitment to grow and potential for excellence in your team responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be located in the Pittsburgh area for the role and expected to be in the office Tuesday - Thursday, with 3 extra WFH days per month
• Assist in completing test cases while taking meticulous notes
• Collaborate with developers to identify defects, and suggest improvements to products
• Demonstrate the ability to transition between tasks and quickly respond to support requests
• Collaborate with other QA team members to overcome obstacles and roadblocks
• Communicate status of all tasks to supervisor, including time remaining, project risks and expected delivery
• File, track, and verify defects using standardized bug writing requirements and tracking tools
• Create and complete various QA documentation
  
  

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with the life cycle of games as a service. (GaaS)
• Passion for video games and digital entertainment
• Basic understanding of Software Development Life Cycle/experience with Agile SCRUM methodology preferred
• A working understanding of computer technology including minor troubleshooting
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated with excellent attitude and the ability to self-manage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Desire to be part of a highly productive, fast-paced team
• Interest in learning software QA methodologies and processes
• Demonstrates a can-do attitude in seeking solutions to obstacles
• Basic understanding of database design and use, including simple queries

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

• Optional

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Be able to wear a VR headset for an extended period of time, supporting over 1 pound on head and neck area.

DEI COMMITMENT:

Our studio is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment that ensures that all applicants and team members are treated with dignity and respect. We will not tolerate any type of discrimination or harassment directed at any applicant or employee because of their sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, religion, age, disability, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran, family or parental status or any other protected group characteristic. This equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Prohibiting discrimination and harassment is only one part of the equation. “Diversity makes us strong” is more than just something we say. We value diversity in all forms because it is essential to our success, and we want every member of our team to feel their best creative self. Our development environment and social culture are based on welcoming, respecting, and celebrating differences among our team members and our players. We rely on each person to add their own unique skills and perspective to our culture. Every member of our team is responsible for making the studio as inclusive and equitable as possible.

Candidate selected for this position will be subject to standard employment verification and criminal background check upon offer of contingent employment.