QA Analyst (CONTRACT)

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Preferred Experience:

• 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