Quality Assurance Analyst

#EnterTheGame

Activate is one of the fastest-growing location-based entertainment brands in North America — and we're going global. Our venues put players inside the game: live-action challenges where reflexes, wits, and teamwork win.

We are experiencing significant expansion and are looking to expand our team with the addition of a Quality Assurance Analyst. Reporting to the Director, Software, the Quality Assurance Analyst ensures the reliability and quality of software products by planning and executing tests for game software and related applications. This role will involve close collaboration with software developers, game designers, graphic designers, product owners and other colleagues to prioritize and execute projects.

This is a full-time, permanent position. We are looking for this role to join our team on site at our Winnipeg corporate office.

The Duties and Responsibilities :

Design, develop, and execute test plans, cases and scripts for various software development and implementation

Collaborate with developers to understand game mechanics and features ensuring software meets technical requirements

Proactively identify test environment needs and test related data requirements

Enhance the effectiveness of quality assurances activities for Activate software

Ensure seamless integration of developing, testing and deploying software within CI/CD pipelines

Automate test scripts for regression and stress testing purposes to ensure consistent user experience and visual accuracy

Evaluate product changes against specifications and provide feedback based on usability and visual design elements, understanding end-to-end product

Maintain clear documentation of test coverage, known issues, and testing outcomes

Proactively identify and provide feedback on software problems

Participate in scrum ceremonies and advocate for agile and QA best practices

Lead bi-weekly quality assurance meetings to communicate testing plans, results and feedback

The Qualifications:

2-year post-secondary certificate or diploma in related field

4-5+ years of transferable work experience

Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes

Experience with Agile methodology and tools, including JIRA

Must have daily reliable transportation to Activate locations for deployment and software testing

Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills

Possess a fundamental understanding of end-to-end customer experience integration and dependencies

The Perks:

Competitive Salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Casual dress

Employee discount

On-site parking

Activate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Activate is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation for a protected characteristic, contact [email protected] which is an email monitored for this purpose.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.