QA Lead

Daybreak Game Company • Washington, DC

363d • $45,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for coordinating testing of Magic the Gathering Online. Providing support for the development teams on planning testing for Content and Feature releases, supporting Live Ops and directing the QA team on day-to-day operations. This position reports to the Senior Producer. The role includes creating Test Plans for Content and Feature Releases, collaborating with the development team on Test Coverage and Risk assessment, coordinating QA team tasks and direction, supporting Community and Customer Support teams on investigation of player reports, working on Iterative Process improvement with Producers, advocating for the player experience by giving qualitative feedback, and supporting Live Releases and Emergencies on the Live Environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with outsourced testers and will exhibit essential inner team cooperation to ensure the game is improved and ready for customers.

Requirements

• 4 years of quality assurance experience
• Deep Understanding of Magic the Gathering Rules and Gameplay
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in QA Methodologies and best practices
• Knowledge of Test Casing Software and Bug Management Software (Testrail, Jira, etc)
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of the software development process

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MTGO or Digital Magic the Gathering
• Working background in Quality Assurance or 6+ years in the gaming industry

Responsibilities

• Create Test Plans for Content and Feature Releases
• Collaborate with the development team on Test Coverage and Risk assessment
• Coordinate QA team tasks and direction
• Support Community and Customer Support teams on investigation of player reports
• Work on Iterative Process improvement with Producers
• Advocate for the player experience by giving qualitative feedback
• Support Live Releases and Emergencies on the Live Environment

Benefits

• Full Time employment
• Remote work options available for approved locations (CA, WA, TX, NY)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: High school or GED