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

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