Contractor - Game Quality Assurance Specialist 1

Aspyr Media; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspyr Media in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Game Quality Assurance Specialist to enhance the quality of game projects through detailed testing. This role involves collaborating with both internal and external QA teams, evaluating project milestones, and maintaining documentation for quality assurance methodologies. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, significant game development experience, and proficiency with tools like Jira. Aspyr Media promotes equal opportunity employment and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field and 3 years of relevant game development experience or 5 years of relevant game development experience.
• 1 year game testing experience.
• ISTQB certifications (Certified Tester, Game Tester, and Test Analyst).
• Shipped at least two titles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team leads and department managers to plan testing including test cases and test cycles.
• Write bug reports and build assessments for internally developed projects.
• Evaluate milestone deliverables to meet success criteria.

Skills

Game testing experience

Bug tracking software proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

Jira

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please note that all positions posted for Aspyr Media, Inc. are in-person/in-office only; remote positions are not available.

Aspyr is a leading game publisher and developer, bringing the world's biggest franchises and bold new projects to players everywhere. Since 1996, we’ve published over 200 games and our team is dedicated to bringing beloved franchises like Tomb Raider and Star Wars to new and familiar audiences across all platforms. We focus on collaboration and creativity, crafting high-quality, engaging games that leave a lasting impact on players worldwide.

Responsibilities:

The Contractor - Game Quality Assurance Specialist 1will work on specific projects to make them better, digging deep into gameplay and systems to ensure each title hits the high quality bar our players expect. This person will test for functionality, performance, and player experience, and will also be responsible for collaborating with both internal and external QA teams to uphold high quality standards of quality and consistency.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with team leads and department managers to plan testing including test cases and test cycles
• Collaborate with the QA Project Lead to audit externally developed test plans
• Write bug reports and build assessments for internally developed projects
• Evaluate milestone deliverables meet success criteria; draft milestone evaluation documents, as needed
• Assist the QA Project Lead with communications to external test teams regarding reported issues, project status, testing needs, and build deliveries
• Conduct high level evaluation of testing execution throughout the project to ensure quality is meeting expectations
• Test builds for functionality, compatibility, and certification
• Acquire and maintain specialized knowledge of projects and QA methodologies
• Use specialized knowledge in collaboration with project leadership to triage issues
• Create and maintain supporting documentation for areas of specialized knowledge
• Act as a knowledge source for other internal departments to answer questions on active projects and/or field information requests regarding reports
• Assist Marketing with video capture and other requests

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field and 3 years of relevant game development experience or 5 years of relevant game development experience
• 1 year game testing experience
• ISTQB certifications (Certified Tester, Game Tester, and Test Analyst)
• Shipped at least two titles
• Proficiency with bug and test case tracking software (Jira, TestTrack, etc.), along with spreadsheet and word processing application (Google Suite/Microsoft Office)
• Strong knowledge of games across various genres and platforms
• Able to apply thorough understanding of game QA processes and expectations to create unique testing methodologies
• Able to adapt and learn quickly, and work independently and/or as part of a team, while maintaining a keen attention to detail and focus on objectives
• Demonstrated proficiency with effectively communicating cross-departmentally and externally with partners

Aspyr is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Aspyr are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Aspyr will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Aspyr encourages applicants of all ages.