Senior Test Analyst II, Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA (Finance)

Team Name:
Quality Assurance

Job Title:
Senior Test Analyst II, Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA

Requisition ID:
R025311

Job Description:

Team Introduction

The concept of "Blizzard polish," that is, the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games, is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players. It's a responsibility shared across the company - and its undisputed heart and soul is Blizzard QA.

Blizzard QA is a close-knit team; we care about iteration, problem-solving, and succeeding as a group. We genuinely love what we do for a living and expect the same from everyone who joins us. If your career is ready for its next great challenge, get in touch and let's get to work!

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Test Analyst is a recognized expert, independent, impactful contributor within the Quality Assurance team, playing a vital role in the development of company products, games, and overall objectives. With a wealth of expertise and unique knowledge, they go beyond their daily responsibilities, taking the lead in developing new software development methods and process improvements. They lead significant projects and initiatives, creatively resolving complex issues and driving product quality objectives. This role actively engages in product development meetings, collaborating with stakeholders to achieve quality goals. Moreover, they provide mentorship and learning opportunities for other test analysts, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary tools and methodologies for success. Leveraging their extensive experience, this individual plays a crucial role in advancing quality assurance efforts, ensuring the success of key projects and business objectives.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Drive test development, estimation, planning, execution, reporting, and closure activities. Document and maintain detailed records of test activities and make recommendations for test activities that support continuous improvement, up-to-date techniques, and the relevance of testing methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to oversee designated test projects, activities, and features, establishing oneself as a technical expert within these areas.
• Analyze & monitor the software development processes and methods used to ensure quality. Approach quality from a technical design perspective, utilizing established development toolsets to engineer comprehensive test scenarios.
• Drive quality across all disciplines and ensure requirements and risks are continually either mitigated or accepted throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Enhance post launch support and deployment stability across both internal and production environments.
• Propose and influence new measures and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to validate and report on software quality.
• Adhere to department Service Level Agreements (SLAs) within project management (e.g., JIRA) and test-related tools (e.g., TestRail). Ensure deployment stability across all environments.
• Support the development of knowledge and skills in others through training, mentoring, and constructive feedback.
• Advocate for the user experience through the delivery of qualitative reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or a similar role.
• Experience in writing, executing and monitoring test suites using a variety of technologies.
• Experience working with a global test team structure preferred.
• Practical experience with game engines, bug and task tracking systems, content and asset editors, and shared technologies.

Knowledge & Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.
• Thorough understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), specifically QA processes in agile and waterfall development environments.
• Practical knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, & SQLServer.
• Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and act on data sets and complex workflows.
• Be an expert in multiple software testing methodologies.

EXTRA POINTS

• White box testing experience.
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level (CTAL) or equivalent. ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level (CTEL) or equivalent.
• Coding Knowledge: XML / HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C / C++ / C#, SQL.
• High level of gaming knowledge and/or skill.
• Passion for Blizzard's line of products and services.
• Experience shipping/supporting a AAA game.
• Experience with game development phases from concept/incubation to release.

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty ®, World of Warcraft® , Overwatch ®, Diablo ®, Candy Crush ™ and Bubble Witch ™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $23.85 - $44.12 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.