Senior QA Analyst, PlayStation

• 2+ years in Tester Analyst or equivalent position and successfully shipped at least 2 global, large-scale titles on current generation PlayStation platform(s)
• Excellent gameplay skills
• Excellent critical analysis skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with current generation PlayStation platforms and peripherals
• Experience in quality assurance/control testing
• Experience in foundation level testing techniques
• Experience with JIRA database systems
• Proficiency in test case design and traditional QA/QC methods
• BS Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Communications, BA in Project Management, Business Intelligence, or QA related field preferred
• Passion for video games

Desirable

• Sony Santa Monica Studio is looking for QA Sr Test Analysts to assist in the development testing of our internal projects on the PS5 platform
• The QA Sr Test Analyst is responsible for the execution of high-level/critical test coverage management in support of their assigned projects
• The general purpose of this job is to provide a dedicated resource to provide testing expertise for their assigned area of focus and operating as the most experienced, cognitive focused and productive testers on the project
• Attention to detail is a critical requirement of the role, as is a highly communicative, amicable, team focused and mature demeanor
• We value talent, self-motivation, and team spirit
• In turn, we provide an environment with a large degree of freedom, autonomy and growth opportunities
• Perform high-level/critical scripted and exploratory test coverage using different testing techniques on assigned projects
• Perform issue reporting, research, analysis, confirmation and support resolution on assigned projects
• Perform specialized testing and support requests for your assigned area of focus and/or department
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the project design and scheduling changes to support QA test effectiveness, focus and reporting
• Assist in the management of project databases for assigned titles
• Assist in the tasking and execution of all operational testing for assigned projects
• Assist in the execution of project operational reporting and day to day communication
• Assist in updating test plans and incorporate them into the software testing process
• Assist in QA administrative and support requests
• Assist in collaborating work across disciplines within the internal/external development team to help drive project to completion
• Assist in diagnosing errors and breakdowns in development pipeline and perform technical support as needed
• Actively develop and improve skill set and abilities by keeping aware of QA industry trends and techniques