Embedded QA Test Analyst – Games Studio (Onsite)

PlayStation; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment in Liverpool is recruiting a Test Analyst for a temporary engagement via Yoh Services. The role is onsite for 5 days a week, minimum 12 months, within PlayStation Studios QA to support development partners across the project lifecycle.

You will be embedded with development teams, own, lead and delegate tasks in your feature area, apply advanced testing techniques and automation, and contribute to testing strategy and best practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the game development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of game development terminology and concepts.
• Proactive, able to communicate across different levels and disciplines.
• Able to work very well collaboratively and inform appropriately.
• Independent, capable of decision making to set test activities and prioritisation.
• Committed to self-improvement and learning about QA.
• Awareness of risk, mitigations and escalation methods.
• Accountability and willingness to stand-alone.
• Ability to gather information and provide feedback on features.
• Lead by example and champion Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities

• Support development partners with testing activities and tooling.
• Be embedded with the development team and build strong partnerships.
• Own, lead and delegate tasks within the assigned feature area.
• Apply advanced test techniques and automation.
• Input into feature level testing strategy and best practices.
• Escalate risks and challenges to QA leads.
• Collaborate across projects to share information and practices.
• Support a positive, inclusive environment across teams, studios and partners.

Skills

Game lifecycle knowledge

Game development terminology

Proactive communication

Collaborative work

Independent decision making

Self-improvement

Risk awareness

Accountability

Feedback gathering

QA evangelism

Job description

Sony Interactive Entertainment in Liverpool is recruiting a Test Analyst for a temporary engagement via Yoh Services. The role is onsite for 5 days a week, minimum 12 months, within PlayStation Studios QA to support development partners across the project lifecycle.

You will be embedded with development teams, own, lead and delegate tasks in your feature area, apply advanced testing techniques and automation, and contribute to testing strategy and best practices.