Games Tester - Mantis - DevTrack - TCR


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Recruiter

Haybrook IT Resourcing

Listed on

22nd May 2018

Location

Runcorn

Salary/Rate

£30000 - £35000

Type

Contract

Start Date

ASAP

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Games Tester - Mantis - DevTrack - TCR

My client, a triple A rated games development company is looking for experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Quality Assurance Analyst to join their existing internal QA team, They need testers who are passionate about games and gaming on all platforms. The QA Team tests on current and next-gen consoles, PC’S and mobile devices.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

                                                                                 Find and/or reproduce bugs and defects in games and other interactive products, investigating and reporting on these and verifying fixes before games go live

                                                                                 Follow test plans and test for functionality, performance, reliability, stability and compatibility with other systems, including rigorous testing during submission processes

                                                                                 Maintain and update my client’s bug databases, documenting test results accurately

                                                                                 Create and maintain well defined test plans to meet functional and technical specifications

                                                                                 Collaborate productively within larger multi-disciplined project team environments, working closely with development teams and external publisher QA to identify, report and recreate bugs, communicating ideas and issues clearly, to ensure highest quality outcomes

                                                                                 Be responsive to deadlines and work well under pressure, meeting multiple production objectives and deadlines

Key Skills and Experience:

We’re looking for people with some experience testing mobile or current-generation game consoles. Ideally you will have experience in the full development cycle, from start to finish, and a broad knowledge of games in general.

                                                                                 Good understanding of game development and software testing methods

                                                                                 Experience of using bug testing and tracking software, e.g. Mantis, DevTrack

                                                                                 Competent PC user with confident report writing, spreadsheet and database skills

                                                                                 Excellent written and verbal communication skills

                                                                                 Methodical with consistent excellent attention to detail, ability to remain focussed when approaching repetitive tasks

                                                                                 Excellent initiative, self-motivation, organisational and problem solving skills, as well as team working and the ability to accept and follow direction

                                                                                 A genuine passion for games of all genres and pushing quality as far as possible

                                                                                 Technical experience and knowledge of current-gen TRC/TCR's would be an advantage

My client is offering a competitive salary and some excellent benefits including:

                                                                                 Relocation: reasonable pre-agreed costs e.g. belongings, transport, non-refundable agency fees, etc.

                                                                                 Social: annual company events (Summer BBQ & Christmas Party), various ad-hoc events and out-of-hours social groups such as photography, board games, football, baking, etc.

                                                                                 Childcare Vouchers: for nurseries, holiday care and after school clubs.

                                                                                 Eye Test Vouchers: free eye tests and additional discounts on glasses/contact lenses

                                                                                 Free Steam Titles and Free GDC Vault Access

Games Tester - Mantis - DevTrack - TCR

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