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Senior Test Manager-Contract May Be Extended
Company unspecified (job is advertised through an agency)London-and-South-East
(pay unspecified)
Senior Test Manager-Contract May Be Extended
Senior Test Manager-Contract May Be Extended
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a studio that are crucial partners to game development teams, providing expert black box testing, automated testing and other technical approaches, data analysis and actionable reports.
This role will be pivotal 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 improvements to build awareness and understanding throughout the department.
Core activities to the role will include -
Collaborative definition and improving of standards, processes and communication (wiki/SharePoint).
Developing principles to drive best practice across the team; ensuring process; sharing 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 be either 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, solid work-related experience is required.
Candidates must have a proven track record 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 in games. Examples include security, network protocols (TCP/IP), online console, multiplayer features, stress or performance testing, or console certification.
Ability to read code (e.g. C#, C++) and perform white-box testing is an advantage though not required.
Strong problem-solving, good 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.
Senior Test Manager-Contract May Be Extended
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a studio that are crucial partners to game development teams, providing expert black box testing, automated testing and other technical approaches, data analysis and actionable reports.
This role will be pivotal 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 improvements to build awareness and understanding throughout the department.
Core activities to the role will include -
Collaborative definition and improving of standards, processes and communication (wiki/SharePoint).
Developing principles to drive best practice across the team; ensuring process; sharing 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 be either 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, solid work-related experience is required.
Candidates must have a proven track record 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 in games. Examples include security, network protocols (TCP/IP), online console, multiplayer features, stress or performance testing, or console certification.
Ability to read code (e.g. C#, C++) and perform white-box testing is an advantage though not required.
Strong problem-solving, good 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.