Quality Assurance Analyst

Prodigy Education, a global leader in game-based learning, is on a mission to make every student in the world love learning. We believe learning should be as fun as playing a video game. This is central to our educational philosophy, because when you love what you do, you do it better. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.

With Prodigy, kids practice standards-aligned skills in Math and English as they play our fun, adaptive learning games. All with teacher and parent tools to support their learning in class and at home.

In the role of a QA Analyst (Engineering), you will have the opportunity to work closely with both game and non-game teams, contributing valuable feedback, creating test plans and documentation, and providing some manual testing support for upcoming features. You will also play a crucial role in recording and organizing issues brought forward by our Engineering, QA, and Customer Support teams. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of new technology and testing practices for web, mobile and game-related projects, enabling Prodigy to swiftly adapt to evolving technological and social landscapes. Your dedication will help us maintain our commitment to being a user-obsessed company, focused on delivering the best possible experience for our users.

Your Impact

• Collaborate with your manager, and bridge communication between engineering and game teams to help ensure high quality standards and great user experiences.

• Contribute to the development of documentation and test cases for our websites, games, mobile solutions, and core features.

• Cooperate closely with engineering and game teams to support them in organizing, triaging, and resolving bugs efficiently. 

• Conduct and review assessments regarding quality improvements, internal processes, and potential bugs.

• Create and maintain test plans for third party partners, contractors, and outsourced QA, with both manual and automated flows in mind.

• Provide manual testing support for small and large-scale projects, and ensure features meet quality standards before release.

About You

• Your experience in writing and implementing test cases for both new and established games / applications will greatly enhance our capabilities, while your genuine passion for both software, and gaming spaces will amplify the impact you make.

• As an effective communicator, you will thrive in a remote work environment, collaborating seamlessly with distributed development teams.

• Being technically savvy, you thrive off of great web UX, and will fearlessly explore the inner workings of software by delving into the console of your web browser.

• Being savvy in the gaming space as well, you are aware of current gaming trends, and are excited about creating positive gameplay experiences for our players.

• Your excellent time management skills will be essential as we handle multiple priorities, requiring you to efficiently prioritize and adapt to changing circumstances.

• Your familiarity with SCRUM / AGILE methodologies will enable you to identify opportunities for enhancing your team's performance.

• Your passion for creating an inclusive environment will contribute to our collective efforts in making learning enjoyable for everyone.

• Above all, your dedication to inclusivity aligns with our mission of ensuring all students develop a love of learning.

Bonus Points [Optional]

• Experience working in an interactive media environment, or game development.

• A passion for UX, writing, and quality - in games, web, and mobile!

• Agile workflow experience and some light automation knowledge is preferred.

Core Technologies [Optional]

• JIRA, Confluence, TestRail, Browserstack, Miro, OpsLevel, Sentry, DataDog, Figma.

• Platforms: Web and Mobile Environments for our Games (Math, English), and Apps (Teachers, Parents).

Working at Prodigy

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping every student in the world love learning! At Prodigy Education, your work positively impacts the lives of millions of students and teachers worldwide.

• Join a company which empowers a Growth Mindset among its team members, so you grow as we do. You’ll also work on award-winning products which harness the magic of math and power of language for students in grades 1st-8th.

• We understand that a thriving team is at the core of our success. So, on top of an inspirational mission and rewarding work, our Total Rewards Program reflects our commitment to your financial, physical, and mental well-being.

• It’s not just about the work though; it's about the culture. As the Toronto Star reports in a recent feature on Prodigy: "Prodigy’s secret sauce is that it sees its corporate culture as something that is built slowly from the ground up and is always evolving.” Check it out here.

• #LI-Hybrid

Prodigy Math is used by almost one million teachers a year, and was named the most popular supplemental education platform in classrooms in the United States! Our products have also won numerous consumer awards, including the Mom’s Choice Award, Parent and Teacher Choice Awards, and National Parenting Product Award.

Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at jobs@prodigygame.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs.