Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Data Analytics Tester
Job Description
Who We Are
Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.
Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, WWE 2K, and XCOM.
At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and want our community of candidates to reflect this commitment. We encourage all qualified applicants to explore our global positions. 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM.
Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)
*Contractor Role 3 Months*
Summary:
As our Analytics test team continues to grow, we are looking for a self-motivated, passionate Data Analytics Tester. The Data Test Analytics Tester is responsible for validating product raw data sources by creating and executing SQL sample queries based on ETL mapping artifacts. You will work closely with our data engineers and data scientists to ensure validity of internal and external data feeds.
This role involves testing in game telemetry events, creating test cases, and ensuring data integrity in the data warehouse and validating data pipelines. The Data Analytics Tester will check for errors and report them to our Data Engineering and Data Science teams.
Typical Core Duties:
- Test telemetry events by creating and executing complex SQL queries on raw data.
- Identify areas of concern and recognize potential problems.
- Create test cases and sample queries for each telemetry event and event triggers.
- Execute data queries to answer pre-conceived game questions written by stakeholders.
- Validate the accuracy and integrity of data stored in the data warehouse.
- Create and update JIRA bugs.
Skills:
- Technically proficient with PCs, game consoles, and mobile devices
- Jira (or experience with other issue reporting tools)
- Knowledge on RDBMS [Snowflake, Oracle, MYSQL] and SQL skills
- Experience with BI tool like Tableau/Qlik
- Game knowledge and desire to play and learn.
- A positive attitude with the ability to work in a team environment
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of education or relevant work experience.
Additional Qualifications & Skills:
- Knowledge of ETL (Extraction, Transforming & Loading) reporting with database technologies.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
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