Position: Lead Manual QA
Company: Dragon's Lake Entertainment
Category: QA
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper

Необходимые навыки

Technical:

Proficient with Jira or similar bug tracking database.
Able to identify defects in software titles and report defects in a clear and concise manner.
Capacity to create and implement innovative testing procedures and materials.
Strong working knowledge of most popular console platforms and related peripherals, PC Software/hardware, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Non-Technical:

Shipped at least one game title, in a Quality Assurance leadership role on a AAA console video game.
5+ years of experience working in the game industry.
Excellent written/spoken English.
Strong leadership ability.
Ability to handle high pressure situations and prioritize multiple tasks.
Must possess excellent spoken and written communication skills and be able to work with varied staff members and personalities.
Must be honest, punctual, and have a strong work ethic.
Actively communicates a positive, outgoing approach to Quality Assurance. Able to give and accept positive as well as negative feedback.
Have interests in many different genres of games and a passion for developing high quality games.
A strong desire to learn and understand the technologies involved in game creation.
Demonstrable ability to work with and help mentor new testers.

Будет плюсом

Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Computer Games Technology, or a related field.
Experience with automation of AAA PC / console video games.

Предлагаем

International AAA-title game projects.
Work with renowned industry specialists (Microsoft, 2K).
International team with best in class experience.
Opportunities of career development.
Tickets for industrial events.
Business trips, English courses, free parking (car and bicycle), discount card on business lunches.
Comfortable well-equipped office.
Sport’s spots with fitness equipment, shower.

Обязанности

Project Management

Collaborates on and maintains all project related internal QA test plans.
Creates accurate build verification reports and technical feature reports.
Develop effective technical test plans to verify proper function, data content, performance, usability/playability, and hardware/software compatibility.
Assists in forming and improving QA systems and procedures.

Managing and Mentoring

Organizes and maintains QA processes and culture
Supervises the test team on a daily basis to ensure rapid and accurate completion of assigned tasks.
Actively evaluates tester performance and works closely with them to alleviate any issues that arise.
Prepares testers for additional responsibilities, such as Senior QA Testers.
Participate in QA Tester interviews and contributes to hiring decisions.

Database Administration

Reviews all issues entered by the test teams to ensure bug reports include required information and conform to DLE QA standards.
Reviews all disputed (‘Not a Bug,’ ‘Will Not Fix,’ and ‘Duplicate’) issues
Stay abreast of technology trends and techniques in modern AAA games
Adhere to team coding standards and best practices.
Understand and embrace the constraints of a game development cycle (you know when bug fixing, and optimization become more important than new features.)

О проекте

We are actively looking for a Lead Manual QA for AAA games running on PC and consoles.
This lead will be collaborating with production and development teams to generate and maintain comprehensive technical test plans. This lead will also be directly responsible for guiding a team of QA testers through those test plans.