Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Scientific Games; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Games in Topeka, KS is seeking an entry-level Software QA Engineer to join on-site teams. You will debug software products, develop test plans, and execute automated scripts to uphold quality standards.

You will work with development engineers, generate test results, and support releases for central systems and gaming applications. This role requires willingness to be on-call and solid knowledge of Linux, SQL, and Windows environments.

Qualifications

• On-call 24/7 availability.
• Knowledge and experience in product promotions, hardware and systems software.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up system test environments using production data restores.
• Perform regression testing of new releases for central system components.
• Create and maintain test scripts and procedures.
• Collaborate with development engineers for problem resolution.
• Communicate status updates to Systems Department.

Skills

Linux

SQL

Active Directory

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Clear Quest

Job description

Software QA Engineer (Entry level, 100% on-site, Topeka, KS). Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. No visa sponsorship.

Job Summary: Debugs software products through the use of systematic tests to develop, apply, and maintain quality standards for company products. Develops, modifies, and executes software test plans, automated scripts and programs for testing. Analyzes and writes test standards and procedures. Maintains documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software. Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action. Consults with development engineers in resolution of problems. Provides feedback in preparation of technical appraisals of programming languages, systems, and computation software.

Job Duties / Key Accountabilities

• Sets up system test environments using production data restores
• Performs regression testing of new releases for all central system components of AEGIS-EF terminal applications
• Maintain ongoing knowledge of SOD, EOD and drawing activities
• Create and maintain balancing procedures
• Maintain failover procedures
• Deploys software releases to central systems and terminal applications
• Provides support to Lottery and SGI employees for Instant and Online ticket gaming functions
• Creates and maintain test scripts
• Navigates Clear Quest system for RFA status and changes
• Monitors RFA during testing process
• Identifies and improves software testing process
• Follows testing procedures of Systems Department
• Communicates status updates to Systems Department
• Collaborates with systems and operations departments for testing and operation support
• Other duties as assigned

Required

• On call 24/7
• Knowledge and experience in product promotions, hardware and systems software
• Working knowledge of Linux, SQL and Windows Active Directory
• Must have strong computer skills and proficiency in computer hardware and operating systems
• Ability to work in team environment
• Ability to operate office equipment

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Level Description

Works on defined tasks that sometimes require the application of independent judgment. Developing individual contributor.

Education

Bachelors degree in related field or Technical degree in lieu of a Bachelors degree.

Years of Related Experience

2 to 5 years

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.

Work Conditions

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