Associate QA Engineer, Software

LNW Gaming, Inc.(KAC); Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Light & Wonder, Inc. in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Associate SQA Engineer to join a collaborative gaming technology team.

Under guidance, you will develop and execute test plans and cases to ensure our gaming product meets functional, technical, and regulatory standards. You’ll review requirements, create test artifacts, and work with cross-functional teams across platforms to identify defects and ensure timely resolutions.

Formación

• Academic and/or working knowledge of Computer Architecture and Hardware.
• Academic and/or working knowledge of Operating System and Software Application Architecture.
• Academic and/or working knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle.

Responsabilidades

• Review and provide timely feedback on requirements and design artifacts, working alongside Senior Engineers.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers in creation and execution of test plans, test cases and test scripts to effectively test game software across multiple platforms.
• Understand SQA software test methodology, procedures, and overall product development lifecycle.
• Adhere to business/process workflows and follow SQA work instructions.
• Write clear and concise defect logs, and assist in recreating issues.
• Identify major issues and assist with escalation to ensure timely resolution.

Conocimientos

Computer Architecture

OS Architecture

Software Development Life Cycle

Object-Oriented Programming

Real-time Embedded Systems

Communication Skills

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Herramientas

Microsoft Office 365 Education

Descripción del empleo

Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Position Summary

An Associate SQA Engineer plays a key role within a project team comprised of Core, Senior and/or Advanced SQA engineers. Under the guidance of Lead/ Senior Engineers, this role develops and executes test plans and test cases to ensure our gaming product meets requisite functional, technical, and regulatory compliance requirements. Ideal candidate thrives working in a collaborative team environment; is comfortable interacting with internal/ external team members with varying degrees of technical knowledge; has strong technical background with a drive to understand how things work; and isn’t afraid to ask questions or suggest improvements.

• Review and provide timely feedback on requirements and design artifacts, working alongside Senior Engineers
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers in creation and execution of test plans, test cases and test scripts to effectively test game software and related solutions across multiple platforms
• Understand SQA software test methodology, procedures, and overall product development lifecycle
• Adhere to business/process workflows and closely follow SQA work instructions
• Write clear and concise defect logs, and assist in recreating issues
• Identify major issues and assist with escalation as necessary to ensure timely resolution
• Actively utilize tools and databases for SQA functions and testing, with minimal assistance
• Assist Lead / Senior Engineers with weekly project status report for each assigned project
• Assist Lead / Senior Engineers with detailed Completion Report at the end of each project
• Work alongside Lead / Senior Engineers to interface with cross-functional teams if necessary

Qualifications

Other Duties and Responsibilities: Assist Senior / Lead Engineers involved with SQA Department level special projects. Understand current process and suggest improvements as needed. Attend Design Reviews, Code Reviews and Triage meetings per Lead Engineer request.

• Academic and/or working knowledge of Computer Architecture and Hardware
• Academic and/or working knowledge of Operating System and Software Application Architecture
• Academic and/or working knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle
• Academic and/or working knowledge of Object-oriented Programming languages
• Basic academic knowledge of real-time embedded systems and Client/ Server systems
• Proficiency with productivity Tools and Applications such as Microsoft Office 365 Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred

Required Experience

Required Experience 0 - 2 years of relevant experience as an SQA, SDET, Software Engineer or equivalent.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Detail-oriented, organized and focused on delivering quality

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

Regulatory and Licensing

Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Company Overview

Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage.

At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices.