QA Sr Analyst (Contract)

PlayStation Global•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$27 - $41

About The Position

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. Join the award-winning studio that created God of War Sony Santa Monica Studio is looking for QA Sr Analysts to assist in the development testing of our internal projects on the PS5 platform. The QA Sr Analyst is responsible for the execution of high-level/critical test coverage management in support of their assigned projects. The general purpose of this job is to provide a dedicated resource to provide testing expertise for their assigned area of focus and operating as the most experienced, cognitive focused and productive testers on the project. Attention to detail is a critical requirement of the role, as is a highly communicative, amicable, team focused and mature demeanor. We value talent, self-motivation, and team spirit. In turn, we provide an environment with a large degree of freedom, autonomy and growth opportunities.

Requirements

2+ years in Test or Analyst or equivalent position and successfully shipped at least 2 global, large-scale titles on current generation PlayStation platform(s)
Experience with Maya software and toolsets
Excellent technical learning agility
Excellent understanding of SDLC
Excellent gameplay skills
Excellent critical analysis skills
Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
Experience with current generation PlayStation platforms and peripherals
Experience in quality assurance/control testing
Experience in foundation level testing techniques
Experience with JIRA database and add-on systems
Proficiency in test case design and traditional QA/QC methods
Passion for video games

Nice To Haves

BS Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Communications, BA in Project Management, Business Intelligence, or QA related field
Successful completion, certification and application of ISQTB® Foundation Level CTAL or equivalent

Responsibilities

Perform developer support tasks to assist with entry to mid-level development work for your assigned department or area
Perform preventive testing support on developer workflows, tools and testbeds to support embedded testing efforts
Perform high-level/critical scripted and exploratory test coverage using different testing techniques on assigned projects
Perform issue reporting, research, analysis, confirmation and support resolution on assigned projects
Perform specialized testing and support requests for your assigned area of focus and/or department
Maintain a strong knowledge of the project design and scheduling changes to support QA test effectiveness, focus and reporting
Assist in the management of project databases for assigned titles
Assist in the planning, tasking, and execution of all operational testing for assigned projects
Assist in the execution of project operational reporting and day to day communication
Assist in updating test plans and incorporate them into the software testing process
Assist in QA administrative and support requests
Assist in collaborating work across disciplines within the internal/external development team to help drive project to completion
Assist in diagnosing errors and breakdowns in development pipeline and perform technical support as needed
Actively develop and improve skill set and abilities by keeping aware of QA industry trends and techniques