Software-Gaming Test Engineer
Company: Virtuosity Consulting - An InterVision Company
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
Onsite in the Redmond, WA is required. No sponsorship at this
time. Core Responsibilities:
- Consistently report bugs with highest quality in all areas of
gameplay
- Regress assigned bugs
- Verify accuracy and quality of bugs written by TAs
- Report failed test cases as bugs in bug tracking software
- Assign testing in areas of responsibility to ensure sufficient
test coverage
- Execute manual test cases
- Consistently report high volume of bugs
- Write test cases for all areas of a game
- Write test specs for all areas of a game
- Reviews test specifications, cases, and automation written by
others for coverage and completeness
- Performs detailed analysis of test results and adjusts test
cases accordingly
- Write processes to ensure quality of testing
- Track and report team and individual performance
- Identify training needs of the teamTest Methodology:
- Experienced with advanced testing techniques and
methodologies
- Exhibit strong knowledge of testing best practices
- Knowledge of, and experience in, software testing
principles
- Strong understanding of software testing principles and game
development cycleReporting:
- Experience with advance test metrics and reports
- Experience in data analysis and proven capability to identify
bug trends and gaps in test coverage
- May be responsible for authoring reports for assigned areas of
responsibilities
- Provide suggestions on recommended bug resolution
- Proactive in identifying areas requiring additional testing
through product specification reviews
- May be responsible for authoring daily and/or weekly project
status reports when Test Lead is unavailableTesting Aptitude:
- Strong aptitude for game testing
- Proven skills that are translatable across multiple platforms
(Xbox, PC, Mobile)Problem Diagnosis:
- Perform advanced problem diagnosis
- Can solve advanced problems independently
- Assist TAs and other STEs with advanced configuration
issuesTest Tools and Technology:
- Execute all types of test automation scripts and displays
expert knowledge of most testing tools
- Perform analysis of automated test results
- Expert knowledge of performance monitoring tools and
software
- Partner with Lead and SDETs on project to identify and define
technology plan
- Capable of learning new platform / architecture technology as
appropriate for assigned projectGame Expertise:
- Familiar with most genres of games
- Familiar with all areas of game product
- Expert in assigned areas of testing
- Able to answer some questions regarding game design and
featuresTechnical Proficiencies:
- Strong to advanced knowledge of personal computers and
operating systems required
- Performs basic computer configuration and/or application
compatibility testing when applicable
- Demonstrated ability to define and use common terms and
concepts for at least one operating system and environment
required
- Experienced with multiple bug reporting software solutions
- Experienced with test case management software
- Expert knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Knowledge of Windows interface guidelines may be required.
- Basic familiarity with SQL, ASP, IIS, and HTML as appropriate
for the type of project
- Basic familiarity with one or more scripting languages
(JavaScript, VBScript, Perl Script, C#, or Windows batch
files)Qualifications:
- Proven experience performing as a Software Test Engineer
- Completed minimum of 2 shipped game titles
- Equivalent and relevant on the job work
experience/training
Keywords: Virtuosity Consulting - An InterVision Company, Bellevue , Software-Gaming Test Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Bellevue, Washington
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