QA Analyst (CONTRACT)

PlayStation Global•Bend, OR

About The Position

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking a QA Analyst to join Sony Bend Studio, the creator of Days Gone, Syphon Filter, and Uncharted: Golden Abyss. This is a contract role where the QA Analyst will contribute to the development of a new product with a specialized focus on testing techniques to ensure a high level of quality throughout the project. SIE is a dynamic technology company and an entertainment leader, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services and home to beloved intellectual properties.

Requirements

Adaptable, collaborative, and proactive in tailoring QA processes to the needs of the development team.
Familiarity with existing tools and technology, with a strong sense of responsibility in applying them.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent observational skills; analytical, organized, and detail oriented.
Ability to work effectively in a group setting with colleagues from different disciplines.
Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency with PC and current Windows operating systems.
Active listener who facilitates conversations and encourages team participation.
Quickly recognizes critical issues or testing gaps and collaborates with senior QA members and the development team to address them.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the games industry.
Experience collaborating with offsite teams.
Familiarity with JIRA or similar defect tracking and task management tools.
Experience working in an agile team environment.
Knowledge of basic programming concepts.
Background in Grey/White box testing in development environments.
Strong understanding of QA processes and ability to apply them effectively to projects.
1+ years of QA testing experience

Responsibilities

Perform and document pre-integration build verification and reporting processes.
Conduct Grey/White box testing on relevant features and tools.
Analyze feature sets, identify opportunities for automation, and share recommendations with engineers.
Create test cases from design documentation or feature expertise.
Execute regression, verification, and ad hoc testing of newly implemented features.
Manage the full life cycle of defects, from research to tracking through resolution.
Develop knowledge of systems within the game engine.
Provide qualitative feedback on usability and player experience.
Use debugging tools with confidence.
Collaborate daily with Production and Development team members.
Help prioritize issues in the bug database to support efficient resolution.