Senior QA Analyst

Senior QA Analyst (R27333)The Quality Assurance team owns the testing process, risk management, and quality evaluation of all products and functions across Epic. Our team works closely with developers and production to ensure the best possible user experience for our community and customers.Epic Games is looking for a full-time Senior QA Analyst on Fortnite Reload. The person in this role will work alongside the dev team to provide QA support for incoming game features for Fortnite Reload/Arenas, they will be involved in testing efforts along with assisting in risk assessment and mitigation. They will be required to work within existing processes, while simultaneously finding ways to upgrade and innovate the processes that currently exist. They will be ultimately accountable for end to end Test planning and Execution of assigned features.If you are comfortable in a fast paced environment, and have the desire to grow your skills alongside world class QA talent, then we would love to talk to you. In this role, you will:Responsible for feature level test planning and test execution of individual features, as well as conduct standard functional and qualitative testing types including performance tests, defect exploration and verification, happy path and negative testingGenerate analysis of outstanding defect load and recommend new areas of testing and areas to prioritize for fixesEscalates issues to the right owners so major issues are visible and handled promptlyProactively manage incoming defects and work autonomously on highest value tasks, be it test writing or test executionTroubleshooting system and hardware issues in order to unblock testingAble to perform test gap analysis and communicate this information to StakeholdersCommunicates with multiple parties to facilitate the flow of information from dev teams to test teamsWhat we're looking for:3+ years of testing experience in fast-paced environments, with the ability to juggle multiple projects at once3+ years experience in game or game engine testing required2+ years experience in Quality Assurance in a game developmentSolid understanding of test methodologies, including functional, qualitative, and performance against consistently iterative developmentStrong communication skills and ability to confidently collaborate with product owners and developers on technical topics and featuresExcellent reporting skills for assembling data in an easily-digestible formatTest Planning skills for projecting test coverage needs in advance, while remaining flexible to cover urgent requestsEPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEOur intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design.Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.