QA Analyst

CONTRACT ROLE

Sony Bend Studio, the creator of Days Gone, Syphon Filter, and Uncharted:
Golden Abyss, is looking for top talent to join our passionate team. We are seeking a QA Analyst who will contribute to the development of a new product with a specialized focus on testing techniques that will help ensure a high level of quality throughout the project.

• Perform and document pre-integration build verification and reporting processes.
• Conduct Grey/White box testing on relevant features and tools.
• Analyze feature sets, identify opportunities for automation, and share recommendations with engineers.
• Create test cases from design documentation or feature expertise.
• Execute regression, verification, and ad hoc testing of newly implemented features.
• Manage the full life cycle of defects, from research to tracking through resolution.
• Develop knowledge of systems within the game engine.
• Provide qualitative feedback on usability and player experience.
• Use debugging tools with confidence.
• Collaborate daily with Production and Development team members.
• Help prioritize issues in the bug database to support efficient resolution.

• Adaptable, collaborative, and proactive in tailoring QA processes to the needs of the development team.
• Familiarity with existing tools and technology, with a strong sense of responsibility in applying them.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent observational skills; analytical, organized, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work effectively in a group setting with colleagues from different disciplines.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with PC and current Windows operating systems.
• Active listener who facilitates conversations and encourages team participation.
• Quickly recognizes critical issues or testing gaps and collaborates with senior QA members and the development team to address them.

• Previous experience in the games industry.
• Experience collaborating with offsite teams.
• Familiarity with JIRA or similar defect tracking and task management tools.
• Experience working in an agile team environment.
• Knowledge of basic programming concepts.
• Background in Grey/White box testing in development environments.
• Strong understanding of QA processes and ability to apply them effectively to projects.
• 1+ years of QA testing experience.

In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$22 — $22 USD

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.