Lead SQA Engineer

Description

Arrow International is the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of charitable gaming products and solutions. We produce and distribute a wide array of products including consumables (pull tab tickets, bingo paper and ink, etc.) as well as world class, state-of-the-art, electronic gaming products. Our products are sold, installed, and operated in numerous social and gaming venues around the world. We continue to grow at a record pace and offer this exciting career opportunity to join our team where we are focused on attracting and engaging exceptional talent, empowering colleagues to achieve fulfilling careers, and creating fun and engaging products that are second to none for our customers.

This position is responsible for developing and executing tests on new and existing products to ensure that they meet the requisite functional, technical, and regulatory compliance and maintain high overall product quality. From hand-held tablet devices to Las Vegas style gaming cabinets, our array of products is diverse and advanced. Interface with Game/System Development and other Product Development staff to resolve issues in a timely manner.

Also responsible for having proficient understanding of the software test methodologies and procedures in order to ensure testing efficiency and high level of quality. Will participate in mentoring Associate SQA Engineers. Organize and lead inter-departmental project meetings.
This is an onsite role in our Chicago Studio.

• Develop, review and execute test plans and scripts for new and existing game themes and systems
• Submit and track issues found during testing to ensure that they are resolved
• Follow Work Instructions on a daily basis and assist other SQA Engineers with these functions
• Plan and execute detailed Test Strategy and Test Plan for each project, review and verify execution for projects assigned to all team SQA Engineers
• Interface with the Software Engineering Department and other members of the Product Support Engineering Department to resolve all reported issues before the gaming product is released. Assist other SQA Engineers in this area with their projects
• Attend and lead Integration and SQA handoff meetings
• Establish and manage all required databases for SQA functions and testing.
• Responsible for all project escalations for each assigned project
• Mentor and lead multiple SQA Engineers on multiple projects
• Review project hardware requirements and ensure that necessary hardware is in place for each assigned project
• Provide a weekly project status report for each project assigned to the team
• Establish key contacts with upstream organizations that have a direct impact on SQA Product Management, Systems Engineering, System Development, and Game Development
• Organizing and lead project team meetings and reviews

• Assist the SQA Department on special projects
• Establish key contacts with upstream organizations that have a direct impact on SQA
• Introduce and lead SQA process improvement initiatives
• May have a small team of engineers as direct reports

• 7+ years of relevant SQA work experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred
• Experience in leading SQA teams through a projects complete test life cycle
• Experience in deriving system test plans/cases from system requirements
• Knowledge and experience using Visual Studio
• Academic and/or work experience with C/C++/C# and/or Unity
• Software Test methodology and product development lifecycle
• Automation experience is a plus

• Position requires excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members
• Gaming industry experience preferred
• Ability to lead and mentor multiple projects and SQA Engineers simultaneously
• Advanced time management and organizational skills
• Capable of providing input and solutions on specific or project wide issues
• Ability to evaluate SQA Engineer performance and provide feedback to Manager
• Detailed oriented and capable of working and leading with minimal supervision
• Able to work and deliver in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Real-time embedded systems and/or gaming experience preferred
• Expertise with Test Rail and JIRA
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SQL
• Proficiency of Agile methodologies
• Knowledge or experience with Perl or other shell scripting language is a plus
• Results oriented, risk taking and extensive multi-tasking ability

• Close vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• Peripheral vision
• Ability to distinguish colors

• Stand for long periods of time
• Extensive time in front of LCD’s and Electronic Gaming Machine screens
• Repetitive motion to open heavy Electronic Gaming Machine doors

• The ability to move between projects with little notice and the ability to adapt quickly
• Overtime and weekend hours may be…