Description

Amazon Games is seeking an experienced QA Lead who is passionate about launching and sustaining fantastic online multiplayer game experiences. This position entails leading the testing effort of one of more titles from start to finish -- test planning, test execution, leading a team of contract testers or outsourced vendors, reporting project status and signing off on the release criteria. You’ll also be expected to partner with other disciplines and represent Amazon Games to our various partners.

At Amazon Games, we believe that games have the power to connect communities at a massive scale. We are seeking the industry’s best to help us publish our ambitious game portfolio. Join us, and you’ll have the power of Twitch, Amazon Prime, Amazon Advertising, Amazon Retail and AWS to launch and grow live-service games across platforms and devices. You will work alongside talented industry veterans, with key contributors from dozens of titles including League of Legends, StarCraft II, Diablo 3, Magic: The Gathering, Age of Empires, Bioshock, Kingdom Hearts, Thief and The Sims.

Basic Qualifications

4+ years of experience in overall software QA/test experience
Knowledge of: QA methodology and tools; software testing standards, methods and conventions; and the product development cycle
Demonstrated experience developing and executing high-quality test plans
Experience in scripting, user-level test automation and performing white-box testing
Experience shipping one or more AAA game products (guiding them through a full QA process)
BS in Computer Science or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of video games and digital entertainment
Demonstrated ability to improve test coverage and effectiveness
Experience testing across a variety of platforms (PC, mobile, console, etc.).
Experience with collaborating with vendor test teams for manual test execution
Experience testing game mechanics such as skill optimization or other player investment systems
Experience with e-commerce testing
Proven success in communicating cross-functionally and across management levels
Familiarity with release management and/or community engagement job roles
ISTQB (or equivalent qualification) a plus

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.