Who We Are

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!

What we need

2K QA is seeking a dedicated and well-organized Data Analyst. The successful candidate will turn data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions.

What you will do

The QA Data analyst will perform application and system administration tasks, including data backups and scheduled jobs. The role will require developing analysis and reporting capabilities with emphasis on JIRA and ALM Helix. Maintain JIRA and Helix projects, workflows, permissions, and users for JIRA 6.x & 7.x and/or Helix 2019.x.x environments. The analyst will also monitor performance, quality and control plans to identify improvements within JIRA, ALM Helix or other tools along with data, security, and project management improvements.

Responsibilities

• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques to large data sets and provide ongoing reports
• Assist global teams with version control by providing ticket analysis and end-user feedback during release sprints and participate in JIRA project tracking process.
• Develop and implement data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Test new versions of the tools and plug-ins to ensure compatibility.
• Manage Perforce and Confluences licenses for organization
• Maintain and introduce new Helix ALM templates as well as ensure all requirements are centralized, organized, implemented, verified, and tested
• Ability to identify business problems and suggest solutions based on data insights

Skills and Experiences

• 3-4 years of working experience as a Data Analyst or Business Data Analyst
• Minimum of one (1) year experience with JIRA project administration
• Working knowledge of data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques and use of statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc)
• Knowledge and experience with reporting packages (Tableau or PowerBI is a plus), databases (SQL etc)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills

Education

• Bachelor's in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics is preferred

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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