Senior Test Analyst, WoW

3 Months ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Test Analyst, you will be involved in generating test documentation, providing early feedback to shape the product, and executing test cases. You will utilize advanced testing methodologies to deliver test design, execution, and maintenance strategies. You'll analyze and monitor software development processes to ensure quality, enhance live operations, and adopt tools to increase test coverage. You'll also support others, design custom test scenarios, and adhere to department SLAs. Responsibilities also include proposing new measures to validate software quality and advocating for user experience.
Must have:
  • 5+ years software testing experience
  • Expert in one or more software testing methodologies
  • Knowledge of relational databases
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data sets
  • Experience with game engines
Good to have:
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • White box testing experience
  • ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level
  • Experience in writing and executing test suites
  • Coding knowledge
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401(k) with Company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs
  • Free and discounted games

Job Details

Team Name:

Quality Assurance

Job Title:

Senior Test Analyst, WoW | Boston, MA

Requisition ID:

R025024

Job Description:

Team Introduction

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced World of Warcraft (WoW) player to join our WoW QA team! We're looking for a candidate who is as passionate as we are about WoW to improve and influence the game. As a Senior Test Analyst, you will contribute to the testing efforts by generating test documentation, providing early feedback to shape the product, and executing test cases.

The concept of “Blizzard polish,” that is, the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games, is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players. It’s a responsibility shared across the company – and its undisputed heart and soul is Blizzard QA.

Blizzard QA is a close-knit team; we care about iteration, problem-solving, and succeeding as a group. We genuinely love what we do for a living and expect the same from everyone who joins us. If your career is ready for its next great challenge, get in touch and let’s get to work!

Senior Test Analyst

As a Senior Test Analyst, you will contribute to the testing efforts by generating test documentation, providing early feedback to shape the product, and executing test cases.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Boston, MA.


Responsibilities

  • Utilize advanced testing methodologies to deliver test design, test execution, test library maintenance, and test closure strategies
  • Analyze & monitor the software development processes and methods used to ensure quality
  • Ensure requirements and risks are continually either mitigated or accepted throughout the SDLC
  • Enhance live operations and deployment stability, across both internal and production environments
  • Research, recommend and adopt tools as needed with the goal of increasing test coverage through automation
  • Support others as they develop appropriate knowledge and skills through training, constructive feedback, and mentorship
  • Utilize established development toolsets to design and implement custom test scenarios  
  • Utilizing Scripting to assist with execution of testing or QA processes  (create / modify scripted test cases)
  • Approach software development from a Grey-box perspective; utilizing established developer toolsets to build custom test scenarios
  • Responsible for adhering to department SLAs within project management (i.e. JIRA) and test related tools (i.e. TestRail)
  • Propose and influence new measures and Key Performance Indicators to validate and report on software quality.
  • Advocate for the user experience by delivering qualitative reports.


Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in software testing
  • Be an expert in one or more software testing methodologies
  • Practical knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, & SQLServer
  • Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and action on data sets and complex workflows
  • Experience with game engines, content and asset editors, and shared technologies
  • Strong communication skills in both verbal and written formats


Pluses

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field
  • White box testing experience
  • ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level (CTEL) or equivalent
  • Experience in writing, executing and monitoring test suites using a variety of technologies
  • Coding knowledge: XML/HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C/C++/C#, or SQL
  • High-level of gaming knowledge and/or skill
  • Passion for Blizzard’s line of products and services
     

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all 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! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $19.23 - $35.58 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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