Senior QA Tester

2K; Lunenburg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game company in Nova Scotia is looking for a Senior QA professional responsible for quality assurance tasks and inspiring team members. The ideal candidate should have 3-5+ years of related experience, experience with various platforms, and a solid understanding of testing tools. Responsibilities include identifying software defects, creating test plans, and mentoring junior team members. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate. Join a company dedicated to an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5+ years of experience in QA.
• Experience shipping multiple titles and owning sophisticated features.
• Knowledge of testing applications across various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Identify and record software defects.
• Create and complete quality test plans.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior team members.

Skills

Software defect identification

Bug verification and regression testing

Quality test planning

Communication and collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

JIRA

QA testing tools

Job description

Summary:

As a Senior QA, you are responsible for completing tasks while consistently meeting or exceeding the quality and quantity standards set out by the QA Manager, while inspiring others to do the same.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and record software defects.
• Regress and verify bug fixes.
• Concise and detailed data entry.
• Create and complete a variety of quality test plans and test cases including automation outlines and data collection.
• Provide guidance and context for bug prioritization in triage meetings.
• Identify and advance QA risks to the QA lead at all stages of development.
• Own the testing of large sophisticated features and ensuring the product is stable and free of defects before going to market.
• Give to the testing strategies and highlighting potential issues before they occur.
• Communicate team needs, like areas of the title that are under or over tested, a platform not getting enough or ineffective tools and systems.
• Troubleshoot a collection of issues without supervision, including previously unknown issues.
• Understand the basic reporting needs of the team and take ownership of reports as requested.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure features are implemented accurately.
• Handle daily tasks of the QA Department for short periods as needed by the QA Lead.
• Providing training and mentoring to Junior members of the team, sharing knowledge, and helping troubleshoot their software and hardware to unblock workflow issues.
• Providing a high level of support to the dev team in assigned areas and beyond

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Typically requires a minimum of 3 - 5+ years of related experience
• Optimally shipped multiple titles while owning sophisticated features.
• Knowledge and understanding of JIRA workflows for both tasks and bugs.
• Experience testing applications on multiple platforms including (but not restricted to) PC, Mac, Mobile, Console, VR/AR, Web Based applications, Simulators, etc.
• Solid understanding of basic and sophisticated QA testing tools.
• Familiarity with 1st party requirements and guidelines.
• Skilled at communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Reliable, productive, flexible, and takes initiative.

Location/Relocation Requirements:

• Position based in Nova Scotia

• Willingness to relocate to Nova Scotia is helpful

• Relocation support may be available for the right candidate

• Nova Scotia offers access to nature, cultural experiences, and a balanced lifestyle

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee; other tasks and duties may be assigned or reassigned as needed.

2K is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. Employment at 2K is considered at-will, except where prohibited by state legislation. Compensation and job postings may include disclosures required under state pay transparency laws.

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