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Location: Concord, Ontario, Canada (In-Office Position)About the Company:Dive into the heart of innovation with our pioneering gaming company. We're dedicated to crafting unparalleled gaming experiences through a fusion of creativity, collaboration, and technological advancement. For those with a deep-seated passion for gaming and a drive for excellence, our team awaits your unique talents.Role Overview:We seek a detail-oriented QA Analyst to ensure our gaming products meet the highest quality standards. This role is perfect for those with a keen eye for quality, an adaptive mindset, and a commitment to excellence.Key Duties:- Conduct various types of testing including functional, integration, regression, and manual system tests.- Analyze requirements, specifications, and design documents to provide constructive feedback.- Formulate QA policies and identify testing needs across projects.- Draft comprehensive test plans and execute manual test scenarios, including cross-browser and platform testing.- Report testing outcomes and discuss them with the QA Team Lead.- Engage in development and project management meetings to discuss releases and retrospectives.- Adopt best practices and innovative testing strategies.- Ensure timely completion of QA tasks before deployment.- Achieve sprint targets with quality deliverables.- Aid in developing and executing automated test scripts.Requirements:- Minimum 3 years of QA experience.- Proficient in manual testing across desktop, web, and APIs.- Skilled in web service and API testing with tools like Swagger, Postman, or Fiddler.- Competent in bug identification, documentation, and tracking with Azure DevOps or Jira.- Familiar with relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL).- Agile development experience.- (Preferred) Experience in game testing and/or ISTQB certification.Benefits:- Comprehensive medical benefits, including dental, vision, prescription, and health coverage.- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and potential ESOP after one year.- Opportunities for career growth, paid courses, mentorship, and global networking events.- Unique perks: annual Caribbean trip, holiday celebrations, 'Happy Friday' lunches, and more.Join our team and bring your passion for quality and gaming to life in an environment that values innovation and teamwork.