Associate SQA Engineer (Math)

Summary

Arrow International is the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of charitable gaming products and solutions. The Associate SQA Engineer (Math) supports the Software Quality Assurance team in verifying the accuracy and compliance of game math models and outcomes across electronic and social gaming products.

Responsibilities

• Use programming skills to create validation programs that check the accuracy of game math
• Execute test plans and test scripts to validate game math models, pay tables, and probability calculations for new and existing products
• Follow all the SQA Work Instructions daily
• Verify RTP (return-to-player), feature calculations against game math specifications
• Submit and track any math-related discrepancies or product issues found during testing to ensure that they are resolved
• Utilize spreadsheets, statistical tools, and required databases to analyze and confirm game outcome distributions
• Provide input to the weekly project status report for each assigned project
• Provide detailed testing notes and a completion report at the end of each project
• Participate and provide input during root cause analysis for identified math or statistical discrepancies
• Interface with Game Development and Math/Systems teams to effectively communicate and resolve reported issues in a timely manner before the gaming product is released
• Develop a working understanding of software test methodologies, statistical validation techniques, and the overall product development lifecycle
• Reproduce issues, when necessary, to assist Development in identifying the root cause of math-related defects
• Escalate project risks or blockers to senior SQA Math team members and management, as needed
• Assist the SQA Department on special projects
• Support process improvement initiatives within the Math QA function
• Build working relationships with upstream teams (Game Math, Systems, Development) that have a direct impact on Software QA
• Continue to develop technical and statistical skills through on-the-job training and mentorship from senior team member

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
• 0 - 2 years of relevant QA, mathematics, or statistical analysis experience; recent graduates encouraged to apply
• Academic and/or working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and statistical functions
• Proficient in C++, C# and/or similar Object Oriented languages
• Academic and/or work experience with probability, statistics, or discrete mathematics coursework
• Basic knowledge of the gaming industry and game math concepts (RTP, volatility, hit frequency) a plus
• Knowledge or experience with Object-Oriented programming languages
• Knowledge or experience with Python, VBA, or other scripting languages for data analysis a plus
• Knowledge or experience with SQL a plus
• Working knowledge of probability, statistics, and combinatorics
• Working knowledge or experience with TestRail
• Working knowledge or experience with the JIRA Defect Management tool
• Working knowledge of RNG (random number generator) concepts and game math principles a plus
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with other team members
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Capable of providing input and potential solutions to identified issues
• Ability to work well with guidance from senior team members while building independence

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
• 0 - 2 years of relevant QA, mathematics, or statistical analysis experience; recent graduates encouraged to apply
• Academic and/or working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and statistical functions
• Proficient in C++, C# and/or similar Object Oriented languages
• Academic and/or work experience with probability, statistics, or discrete mathematics coursework
• Basic knowledge of the gaming industry and game math concepts (RTP, volatility, hit frequency) a plus

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge or experience with Object-Oriented programming languages
• Knowledge or experience with Python, VBA, or other scripting languages for data analysis a plus
• Knowledge or experience with SQL a plus
• Working knowledge of probability, statistics, and combinatorics
• Working knowledge or experience with TestRail
• Working knowledge or experience with the JIRA Defect Management tool
• Working knowledge of RNG (random number generator) concepts and game math principles a plus
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with other team members
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Capable of providing input and potential solutions to identified issues
• Ability to work well with guidance from senior team members while building independence