Quality Assurance Analyst

Activate Games•Winnipeg, MB

2d•CA$72,000 - CA$82,000•Onsite

About The Position

Activate is one of the fastest-growing location-based entertainment brands in North America — and we're going global. Our venues put players inside the game: live-action challenges where reflexes, wits, and teamwork win. We are experiencing significant expansion and are looking to expand our team with the addition of a Quality Assurance Analyst. Reporting to the Director, Software, the Quality Assurance Analyst ensures the reliability and quality of software products by planning and executing tests for game software and related applications. This role will involve close collaboration with software developers, game designers, graphic designers, product owners and other colleagues to prioritize and execute projects. This is a full-time, permanent position. We are looking for this role to join our team on site at our Winnipeg corporate office.

Requirements

2-year post-secondary certificate or diploma in related field
4-5+ years of transferable work experience
Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes
Experience with Agile methodology and tools, including JIRA
Must have daily reliable transportation to Activate locations for deployment and software testing
Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
Possess a fundamental understanding of end-to-end customer experience integration and dependencies

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute test plans, cases and scripts for various software development and implementation
Collaborate with developers to understand game mechanics and features ensuring software meets technical requirements
Proactively identify test environment needs and test related data requirements
Enhance the effectiveness of quality assurances activities for Activate software
Ensure seamless integration of developing, testing and deploying software within CI/CD pipelines
Automate test scripts for regression and stress testing purposes to ensure consistent user experience and visual accuracy
Evaluate product changes against specifications and provide feedback based on usability and visual design elements, understanding end-to-end product
Maintain clear documentation of test coverage, known issues, and testing outcomes
Proactively identify and provide feedback on software problems
Participate in scrum ceremonies and advocate for agile and QA best practices
Lead bi-weekly quality assurance meetings to communicate testing plans, results and feedback