Job Posting Title

Game QA Tester 4

Why Big Fish Games?

Big Fish Games is the home of some of the biggest hit mobile casual games including EverMerge, Gummy Drop!, Cooking Craze, Fairway Solitaire, and many more.

• We are curious and constantly seek improvement in all we do because that’s what our business demands

• We operate with good intentions, confidence, and humility

• We welcome diversity of background, thought, and experience

• We listen actively and value each other

• We foster a fun environment that inspires creativity

Overview

The Tester 4 will be responsible for the overall test strategy and test planning for a portfolio of established games. Their responsibilities will include representing QA in cross-functional partnerships across the company, ownership of department-wide technology updates, and interdepartmental improvement initiatives. This individual should have a deep understanding of QA and testing techniques, QA’s ideal role in the overall software development cycle, how to effectively share workload and partner with peers, how to split work amongst remote and on-prem teammates, and how to have a strong voice in business communications both up and down the ladder. A strong candidate will have the ability to understand technical, game, and business priorities—allowing effective communication to Production and testing staff.

What You'll Do

• Creating and implementing test strategies and plans for games
• Working closely with Producers throughout the product lifecycle, from design to release
• Working closely with and tasking vendor testers to execute those test plans
• Planning testing around OS updates and API integrations
• Tracking and reporting on sprints to production and QA management
• Gathering and reporting on release metrics after game clients/servers are pushed live
• Work with QA management to execute on department level goals
• Creating and updating documentation around QA processes and best practices
• Executing exploratory, performance, integration, and other complex testing tasks
• Possessing flexibility to assist other QA members and projects as needed

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a LiveOps environment and QA as a service
• Previous experience with mobile testing
• Strong understanding of the game software development lifecycle, particularly how the QA test cycle is affected by different development models
• Strong understanding of game client/server interaction and testing approaches
• Strong understanding of various test techniques and when to use them
• Understanding of risk assessment and how to communicate risks effectively to stakeholders
• Previous experience writing and executing test plans and test cases
• Previous experience collaborating with remote teams
• Previous experience with taking a game or update from start to release
• Flexible and able to work in a fast paced, chaotic environment with changing deadlines
• Strong communication skills, particularly when communicating with partners in different time zones and with different proficiencies in English

Nice To Have

• ISTQB Foundation Level certification
• Understanding of the release process for iOS and Google portals
• Experience leading remote vendor teams

Benefits And Beyond

Employees constantly rate Big Fish Games highly for its leadership, flexibility, well-being, diversity and inclusion through quarterly surveys.

• FLEX-Forward work environment: Customize the when, where, and how you work while delivering goals

• Health & More: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Teladoc services, employee assistance program (EAP)

• Work-Life: Wellness Friday (half-days), paid time off, parental leave, flexible work policy, studio holiday closure (Enjoy the week between Christmas and New Year!)

• Wellbeing: Wellness fairs, weekly virtual workout classes, 24/7 access to mental health and wellbeing support, free therapy and counseling sessions for you and your family

• Wealth Care: 401k matching, flexible spending account (FSA), employee discounts, employee stock purchase program

• Learn & Grow: LinkedIn Learning subscription, mentorship program, career development, individual development plans, educational assistance on job-related professional development

• Community & Fun: Company social events, employee impact groups, company swag, volunteer opportunities

About Big Fish

Building upon our 20-year legacy as a leader in the biggest gaming categories in the world, we are innovating and developing new products within the casual space to add to our extensive portfolio. Big Fish is dedicated to delivering amazing experiences for players to connect, compete and discover play, anywhere and on any device. This means games for broad global audiences in genres that are easy to learn, and difficult to master. Be a part of the team from the start.

Big Fish is part of Pixel United, the free-to-play, mobile-first video games business of Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL)!

Big Fish Games is an equal opportunity employer. We bring unique talents together to build something special that’s why we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Location

Remote - New Orleans (Job Posting)

Job family

Games Tester

Contract Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Company

Big Fish Games
Pay Range
$21.83-$40.54

Pay Rate Type :Hourly

At Aristocrat, our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.