Associate QA Engineer, Software

Light & Wonder•Chicago, IL

About The Position

An Associate SQA Engineer works on a project team with Core, Senior, and/or Advanced SQA engineers. Under the guidance of Lead or Senior Engineers, the role develops and executes test plans and test cases to ensure gaming products meet functional, technical, and regulatory compliance requirements. The position involves collaborating with teammates and cross-functional groups, reviewing requirements and design materials, testing game software and related solutions across multiple platforms, documenting defects, and assisting with issue escalation and project reporting. The role also supports SQA department projects and may suggest process improvements. Employees may be required to obtain gaming or other licenses, undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet standards required by law, regulation, or contract.

Requirements

0–2 years of relevant experience as an SQA, SDET, Software Engineer, or equivalent.
Academic and/or working knowledge of computer architecture and hardware.
Academic and/or working knowledge of operating systems and software application architecture.
Academic and/or working knowledge of the 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred.

Responsibilities

Review requirements and design artifacts and provide timely feedback, working alongside Senior Engineers.
Collaborate with Senior Engineers to create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for game software and related solutions across multiple platforms.
Apply SQA test methodology, procedures, and knowledge of the product development lifecycle.
Follow business and process workflows and SQA work instructions.
Write clear and concise defect logs and assist in recreating issues.
Identify major issues and assist with escalation to support timely resolution.
Use tools and databases for SQA functions and testing with minimal assistance.
Assist Lead or Senior Engineers with weekly project status reports for assigned projects.
Assist Lead or Senior Engineers with detailed project completion reports.
Work alongside Lead or Senior Engineers to interface with cross-functional teams when necessary.
Assist Senior or Lead Engineers with SQA department-level special projects.
Understand current processes and suggest improvements as needed.
Attend design reviews, code reviews, and triage meetings when requested by a Lead Engineer.