Blizzard Entertainment

Job Description: Responsibilities

Utilize advanced testing methodologies to deliver test design, test execution, test library maintenance, and test closure strategies

Analyze & monitor the software development processes and methods used to ensure quality

Ensure requirements and risks are continually either mitigated or accepted throughout the SDLC

Enhance live operations and deployment stability, across both internal and production environments

Research, recommend and adopt tools as needed with the goal of increasing test coverage through automation

Support others as they develop appropriate knowledge and skills through training, constructive feedback, and mentorship

Utilize established development toolsets to design and implement custom test scenarios

Utilizing Scripting to assist with execution of testing or QA processes (create / modify scripted test cases)

Approach software development from a Grey-box perspective; utilizing established developer toolsets to build custom test scenarios

Responsible for adhering to department SLAs within project management (i.e. JIRA) and test related tools (i.e. TestRail)

Propose and influence new measures and Key Performance Indicators to validate and report on software quality.

Advocate for the user experience by delivering qualitative reports.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years experience in software testing

Be an expert in one or more software testing methodologies

Practical knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, & SQLServer

Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and action on data sets and complex workflows

Experience with game engines, content and asset editors, and shared technologies

Strong communication skills in both verbal and written formats

Pluses

Must have extensive and current WoW Raiding experience/knowledge (preferably Mythic difficulty from latest 3 expansions

Mythic+ Dungeon experience/knowledge

Bachelors Degree in related field

White box testing experience

ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level (CTEL) or equivalent

Experience in writing, executing and monitoring test suites using a variety of technologies

Coding knowledge: XML/HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C/C++/C#, or SQL

High-level of gaming knowledge and/or skill

Passion for Blizzards line of products and services

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. ( a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industrys most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world’s largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for Every World – weve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for Every World – weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;

(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;

Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;

Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;

If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

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