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| Position: | GAMES TEST INTEGRATION LEAD- CONTRACT WILL EXTEND |
| Employer: | OPM Recruitment Ltd |
| Category: | Quality Assurance |
| Location: | UK - South East |
| Salary: | DOE |
| Date posted: | Friday, February 10th 2012 |
Description:
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a studio that are crucial partners to games industry development teams, providing expert black box testing, automated testing and other technical approaches, data analysis and actionable reports.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in optimising testing by defining process and driving improvement initiatives within the core test team and the overall tester department. Developing first class documentation is key, ensuring understanding of processes and future proofing for projects is part of the success criteria.
A key element to this role will be to coordinate and communicate the process and make improvements to grow awareness and understanding throughout the department.
Core duties will include -
Collaborative definition and improving of standards, processes and communication (wiki/SharePoint).
Developing principles to ensure best practice across the team and ensuring process and sharing delivers value.
Provide expert black box testing, automated testing and other technical approaches, data analysis and actionable reports.
Defining and implementing a programme of training for testers.
The ideal candidate will fall into one of two categories:
An experienced tester/lead with a deep passion for computer/console games and the imagination to apply key test methodologies to the unique challenges of game development;
Or
An expert game tester with a professional attitude, leadership qualities and specialised skills.
In either case, a proven track record of work-related GAMES INDUSTRY experience is required.
Candidates must have:
Demonstrated success in coordinating the test effort for one or more software projects, as well as testing software products and contributing to their quality standards.
Knowledge of software testing standards, methods and conventions, and the product development cycle required.
Experience with specialised and technical testing. Examples include security, network protocols (TCP/IP), Xbox LIVE, multiplayer features, stress or performance testing, or Xbox 360 certification.
Ability to read code (e.g. C#, C++) and perform white-box testing.
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, solid communication and proven management skills are essential
To apply for the role please call Natalie on +44 (0) 1206 214415 or email your CV in word format to officemanager@opmjobs.com
The salary bracket is approximate and is no guarantee of the income on offer. Salary and benefits will be discussed with candidates at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.
