Console Certification Lead Tester

Hasbro; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company is seeking a Console Certification Lead Tester to ensure quality and compliance for console games. You will lead the certification process, develop test plans, and manage a team of testers. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of QA experience in the games industry and a strong understanding of certification requirements. This role is based in Montreal and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance within the games industry.
• Experience leading QA efforts for successful certification passes for game releases.
• Good grasp of first party requirements (TRCs, XRs, Lotcheck).

Responsibilities

• Lead the certification testing process for console games.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

Overview

Step Into the Multiverse: Your Next Adventure Starts Here

At Wizards of the Coast, we harness imagination and connection to create unforgettable experiences. We build worlds that inspire a lifetime love of games, whether through Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, or our AAA digital game studios. We are seeking passionate, curious, and innovative minds to join the adventure as a Console Certification Lead Tester on our Publishing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the games industry and experience leading certification testing for partners such as Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo consoles. In this role, you’ll help ensure our projects meet all requirements and are fully prepared for submission to first parties for approval.

We’re looking for a Console Certification Lead Tester to join our Publishing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background within the games industry and experience in leading certification testing for partners such as Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo consoles. In this role, you’ll be a key contributor in making sure our projects meet all requirements and are fully prepared for submission to the first parties for approval.

Responsibilities

• Lead the certification testing process for console games, ensuring compliance with platform holder requirements.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for certification testing.
• Collaborate and coordinate with development teams to identify and resolve issues related to certification requirements.
• Manage a team of certification testers, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Track and report on the status of certification testing, including progress, issues, and risks.
• Make recommendations on the severity of issues and which may be potentially waived.
• Work closely with Publishing partners such as QA, Production and Release Management to ensure efficiency across the process.
• Collaborate with platform holders to stay up-to-date with certification requirements and guidelines.
• Ensure that all certification documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in the certification process.
• Conduct spot checks of outsourced compliance testing to validate accuracy and quality of results.
• Develop internal publishing standards and create test cases to ensure quality and consistency for PC releases.
• Special projects as required.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance within the games industry.
• Experience leading QA efforts for successful certification passes for game releases.
• Good grasp of first party requirements (TRCs, XRs, Lotcheck).
• Proficiency in bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

At Wizards, we believe in the magic of diversity—great ideas come from unique perspectives. We are committed to building an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone belongs. Wizards is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Wizards will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to align with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

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