Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Light & Wonder; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure high-quality products through end-to-end testing. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a collaborative spirit, and experience in software testing methodologies. You will work independently on projects, develop test plans, and mentor junior engineers. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engage in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years of relevant experience as an SQA, SDET, or Software Engineer.
• Academic knowledge of Computer Architecture, Object-oriented Programming, and Operating Systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and test scripts for game software.
• Write clear defect logs and assist in triaging root causes.
• Participate in software defect triage and SQA milestone meetings.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

qTest

JIRA

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Position Summary

An SQA Engineer, under general supervision and following an established process, takes ownership of end-to-end testing of new and existing products. This role is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and execution of test plan and test cases to ensure our products meet requisite functional, technical, and regulatory requirements, and maintain high overall quality. This position works collaboratively to meet organization’s quality objectives and assists with continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. Additionally, this role may participate in mentoring Associate SQA Engineers.

Ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual; has exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities; possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills; and is able to work collaboratively across teams, in a dynamic fast-paced environment in order to achieve positive results.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work independently on small to mid-scale projects seeking minimal guidance from project lead and/or Senior Engineers
• Gather requirements or specifications, and help project lead evaluate test scope, effort, schedule and plan
• Develop, conduct reviews and execute test plans and test scripts to effectively test game software and related solutions across multiple platforms
• Display proficiency in software test methodologies/ procedures, overall product development lifecycle, as well as key regulatory and functional areas of the product
• Adhere to business/ process workflows and closely follow SQA work instructions at all times
• Write clear and concise defect logs, and assist in recreating issues and triaging root cause
• Track all major issues and assist with escalation as necessary to ensure timely resolution
• Participate in software defect triage and SQA Milestone/ hand-off meetings with development
• Utilize tools and databases for SQA functions and testing at an expert level
• Provide input to the weekly project status report for each assigned project
• Provide detailed Completion Report at the end of each project
• Actively participate and provide detailed feedback during root cause analysis of escaped defects
• Assist project lead with project risk assessment, risk escalation and mitigation
• Interface with cross-functional teams effectively to meet organization’s quality and time to market KPIs
  
  
  

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the SQA Department on special projects
• Participate in department wide Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
• Maintain key contacts with upstream organizations that have a direct impact on SQA
• Mentor new Associate SQA Engineers on assigned projects
• Actively participate in Design Reviews, Code Reviews and Triage meetings
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience working as SQA, SDET, Software Engineer or combination of education and work experience
• Academic and/or working knowledge of Computer Architecture and Hardware
• Academic and/or working knowledge of Object-oriented Programming languages
• Academic and/or working knowledge of Operating System and Software Application Architecture
• Working knowledge of real-time embedded systems and Client/ Server systems
• Proficiency in productivity Tools, Databases, and applications commonly used in software industry
• Experience with Casino, Online or Console gaming a plus
  
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred
  
  
  

Required Experience:

• 2 - 5 years of relevant experience as an SQA, SDET, Software Engineer or equivalent
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Working knowledge or experience with Test Case Management Systems such as qTest
• Working knowledge or experience with Issue Management Systems such as JIRA
• Working knowledge of Software Development and Test methodologies such as Agile
• Knowledge or experience with python scripting language or C# is a plus
• Metrics-driven, detail-oriented, organized and focused on delivering quality
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with other team members
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Capable of providing feedback and potential solutions to identified issues
• Ability to work with limited or general supervision
  
  
  

Vision:

• Close vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• Peripheral vision
• Ability to distinguish colors
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for long periods of time
• Extensive time in front of LCD’s and Electronic Gaming Machine screens
• Repetitive motion to open heavy Electronic Gaming Machine doors
  
  
  

Work Conditions:

• The ability to move between projects with little notice and the ability to adapt quickly
• Overtime and weekend hours may be required to meet project schedules
• Limited travel may be required
  
  
  

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

Note: This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent 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. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

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• Employment type

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