Data Analytics Tester

Posted 3 Days Ago
Austin, TX
Hybrid
1-3 Years Experience
Gaming • Information Technology • Mobile • Software • eSports
2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices.
The Role
The Data Analytics Tester at 2K Games is responsible for validating product raw data sources by creating and executing SQL sample queries based on ETL mapping artifacts. This role involves testing in-game telemetry events, creating test cases, and ensuring data integrity in the data warehouse. The tester will work closely with data engineers and data scientists to validate internal and external data feeds.
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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)

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.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.



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The Company
Austin, TX
3,505 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). 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, 31st Union, 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, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, 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 encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

Why Work With Us

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 push ourselves creatively to do the best work of our careers. We’re direct, open, and you’ll probably meet some new best friends – along with their dogs – sitting nearby. In short, it’s kinda awesome.

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Typical time on-site: Flexible
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