QA Manager

Technet IT Recruitment Limited ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Position: QA Manager Location: London Salary: £DOE Extensive benefit package available on request A leading game studio are looking for an exceptionally talented QA Manager. My clients are looking for a seasoned Quality Assurance professional, who has shipped a AAA title as a Lead QA Tester. The QA Manager will lead the QA team & be responsible for testing all aspects of our studio’s AAA game. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Lead the QA team by setting the example in professional standards & diligent QA practice. Manage & Train Staff: Manage the QA team to effectively & thoroughly test, to ensure the quality of our project. Shape the staffing plan & career development of the RSQA team. Ideally your skills will include: Experience of testing on a range of platforms (Consoles and PC) & of managing PC compatibility testing. Computer literate with a strong ability to pick up new software packages quickly. Excellent MS Office Skills. Expansive knowledge of TCRs & TRCs. Experience in establishing & managing localization pipelines. Advanced bug database management & maintenance experience. Excellent understanding of game development, technical testing with proven areas of ownership. Developed & implemented strong & comprehensive test plans. A bit about you: Held a Lead, QA Manager or QA Director role on several AAA released titles. Skilled project manager. Experience of working & maintaining a good relationship with external parties. Amiable and approachable with strong communication skills. Proven experience of leading a team directly & creating high-quality output as an individual. Experience of working directly with a development team across the course of a project. The ability to work closely with the development team in identifying, reporting and recreating bugs. Experience of working on localised projects. Usability testing experience. Strong analytical skills & a keen eye for detail. Self-motivated with a strong work ethic & a desire to make world-class AAA games. Excellent organizational skills. Basic understanding of any of the following: CSS, C# or C++. Expertise in network technologies and debugging tools. Scripting experience in Python, Ruby, Perl or similar languages to support automation of the QA process. A self-starter who has taken part in games development projects/development jams & is experienced using industry software & development engines. University degree or equivalent qualifications in a technical or video games-related field. Experience with using the following software: TeamCity, Tableau, Kibana, Visual Studio, UE4