Associate QA Project Lead - Labs

Job Description

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The Associate QA Project Lead - Labs is directly responsible for guiding a team of testers through the compliance testing of an Activision platform product. This position's basic function is to ensure Activision products adhere to X's Technical Requirements on the X systems. The Associate QA Project Lead – Labs will be the main point of contact between Production staff, Development teams, other Activision QA teams, and X Development/Certification teams.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Project Management
• Acts as an ongoing liaison with 1st party teams. Helps to coordinate work between Production, Quality Assurance, and the development team.
• Develop effective test plans and perform standards testing on console games to verify proper functionality, data content, performance, usability/playability, and hardware/software compatibility.
• Creates and maintains all project related test cases.
• Completes milestone assessment reports at Alpha & Beta in accordance with TRG policies.
• Supervises the test team on a daily basis to ensure rapid and accurate completion of assigned tasks.
• Identifies and documents 1st party requirements in a clear and concise manner using the assigned bug tracking databases.
• Creates informative and accurate daily reports and ensures distribution to designated Production and management staff.
• Reviews packaging & documentation for accuracy.
• Assists in forming and improving systems and procedures.

Managing and Mentoring
• Manage and mentor all testers assigned to the project on 1st party requirements and best practices.
• Actively evaluates tester performance and works closely with them to alleviate any issues that arise.
• Prepares testers for additional responsibilities, such as Senior Testers.
• Participates in QA and Tester interviews and contributes to hiring decisions.

Database Administration
• Reviews all issues entered or assigned to the Labs team to ensure bug reports include required information and conform to Activision standards.
• Reviews all disputed ('Not a Bug,' 'Will Not Fix,' & 'Duplicate') issues with their Manager.
• Updates the database after each TRG sweep.

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements:

Technical
• Proficient with Devtrack & Jira or similar bug tracking database.
• Proficient with DevTest or other test case management software.
• Able to identify defects in software titles and report defects in a clear and concise manner.
• Capacity to create and implement innovative testing procedures and materials.
• Strong working knowledge of most popular console platforms and related peripherals, PC Software, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Has been in a leadership role (Senior QA Tester and/or Acting QA Project Lead).

Non-Technical
• 1 year of experience working in the Activision QA department or in a comparable Quality Assurance department.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong leadership ability. Experience in a management role is a plus.
• Ability to handle high pressure situations and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must possess excellent spoken and written communication skills and be able to work with varied staff members and personalities.
• Must be honest, punctual, and have a strong work ethic.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Actively communicates a positive, outgoing approach to Quality Assurance. Able to give and accept positive as well as negative feedback.
• Must be an avid gamer, with interests in many different genres of games and a passion for developing high quality games.
• A strong desire to learn and understand the technologies involved in game creation.

About Activision Blizzard Media

Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush™, esports opportunities like the Call of Duty® and Overwatch® Leagues, and some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft®, Call of Duty®, and StarCraft®.

The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences. We have built a new team to introduce innovative, impactful, and rewarding advertising experiences to our huge audience of highly-engaged players. We are looking for new talents to help take our emergent media offering to the next level.

We need all sorts of heroes

Making games is fun. Especially when you do it with people who share the same idea of what makes a good workplace, great. We design games for everyone, no matter where they are or who they are, and we employ all sorts of people from all kinds of backgrounds to bring them to life. Truth is, we simply can't expect diversity in our players and originality in our games without first nurturing it in our people.

Ready to play?

Come join our world and work alongside some of the best and brightest minds in the business.

All applications should be made in English.

Discover more at https://www.activisionblizzardmedia.com/

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g41nov-18-191-216-163-42 in your application.