SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER II

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers.
As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities.
Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility.
Brightstar has approximately employees.
For more information, please visit www.
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Overview   This role is fixed in the office 5 days/week in Lacey, WA.
As an SQA Engineer I, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of gaming software and systems through rigorous testing.
You will work closely with development teams to identify defects, develop test cases and track issues in JIRA, and verify compliance with regulatory and functional requirements.
This entry-level role is ideal for candidates with a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a passion for software quality.
Responsibilities   •    Design, develop, and execute test cases in JIRA for gaming software and systems.
•    Perform functional, regression, and system testing to identify and document defects.
•    Collaborate with developers to analyze and troubleshoot issues.
•    Automate test scripts using industry-standard tools (e.
., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
•    Ensure compliance with gaming industry regulations and company standards.
•    Participate in Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning and stand-ups.
•    Maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and defect reports.
•    Conduct performance and security testing as required.
•    Work with DevOps teams to support testing frameworks.
Qualifications   •    0-2 years of experience in software quality assurance or software testing.
•    Knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practices.
•    Experience using JIRA for test case management and defect tracking or Experience with other test management tools (e.
.
TestRail, HP ALM).
•    Familiarity with automated testing tools and scripting languages.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Able to identify potential system issues and recommend solutions.
Preferred.
•    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent.
•    Experience with gaming software testing or regulatory testing.
•    Knowledge of programming languages like Java, Python, or C#.
•    Familiarity with database testing (SQL, Oracle, MySQL).
•    Experience with performance and load testing tools.
Why Join Brightstar? •    Work on cutting-edge gaming technology in a globally recognized company.
•    Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
•    Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Benefits   Brightstar employees receive the following employment benefits (all benefits mentioned are subject to policy and eligibility requirements).
•    Medical, dental, and vision benefits start on day one of being a Brightstar employee •    12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year (new hires will receive floating holidays on a pro-rated basis according to their start date) •    3 weeks of paid vacation (front loaded) per year, prorated first year •    401k with employer match and 100% vested day one •    Company paid parental leave, life insurance, short term disability and long-term disability   Keys to Success • Building collaborative relationships • Decision making • Drive results • Foster innovation • Personal energy • Self-leadership #LI-JM1