QA Engineer, Software
Light & Wonder is seeking a Software QA Engineer to ensure that all software is working as intended through rigorous, detailed testing. This role serves as the first line of defence in discovering and identifying functionality issues in the game and is responsible and accountable for QA sign offs to production.
The successful candidate will use familiarity with standard QA processes to review bugs, test cases, and create documentation. They will develop, maintain, and execute test plans and test scripts for existing game themes and features, and document, maintain, and track the status of all issues in the bug tracking database (JIRA) until issues are resolved.
- Ensure that all software is working as intended through rigorous, detailed testing.
- Be the first line of defence in discovering and identifying functionality issues in the game.
- Responsible and accountable for QA sign offs to production.
- Use familiarity with standard QA processes to review bugs, test cases, and create documentation.
- Develop, maintain, and execute test plans and test scripts for existing game themes and features.
- Document, maintain, and track the status of all issues in the bug tracking database (JIRA) until issues are resolved.
- Verify the accuracy of Live Game events, to ensure they match design and have proper functionality.
- Utilize debug, admin, and external software tools to diagnose, reproduce and identify issues.
- Reproduce issues, when necessary, in order to assist software development in resolving issues.
- Generate status reports, documentation, and other low-level reports for supervisors.
- Quickly switch priority, with little downtime.
- Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent relevant experience (required)
- 3-5 years of professional software testing experience (required)
- QA experience in Free to Play Gaming (nice-to-have)
- Web/Mobile testing experience (nice-to-have)
- Ability to juggle a variety of tasks, and work in ambiguity on complex problems (required)
- Experience within a highly collaborative environment working with various disciplines including engineering, design, and art (required)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (required)
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail (required)
- Efficiently regulate and prioritize tasks (required)
- Experience with Atlassian Suite (and add-ons) (required)
- Results oriented, positive attitude and ability to work in fast-paced environment, deadline-oriented environment (required)
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and unpredictability (required)
- Ability to execute test scripts and accurately report status of feature and/or game through scripted and adhoc tests (required)
- Proficient understanding of software test methodologies/procedures and the overall product development lifecycle (required)
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with other team members (required)
- Able to meet quick deadlines and deliver precise, effective results in a fast-paced work environment (required)
- Strong technical knowledge of computers/mobile devices and ability to effectively troubleshoot computers/mobile devices (required)
- Participation in at least 1 face-to-face discussion is mandatory (required)
Light & Wonder, Inc. is a leading cross-platform gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Formerly known as Scientific Games, it rebranded in 2022 after divesting its lottery and sports-betting businesses to focus on gaming. The company operates across three segments - Gaming (slot machines, table games and casino systems under brands such as Bally, WMS and Shuffle Master), SciPlay (social casino games) and iGaming (online casino content). Listed in both the US and Australia, it supplies content and systems to casinos and online operators worldwide.
