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Functionality QA Lead

• Create test cases in line with the testing methodology and test coverage outlined by the management and 1 st Party requirements, and use previous experience and skills to increase the effectiveness of testing.
• Assign daily tasks to the testing team and ensure test cases are followed and accurately completed in a timely manner.
• Accurately complete task allocation documentation, daily updates and shift handovers.
• Database management and the accurate documentation of completed coverage on the project.
• Submit build requests and ensure release of code in a timely manner.
• Proofread and edit release packaging with accuracy.
• Concisely and effectively communicate important project functional issues and test results to all key stakeholders within Development Services, and external parties where necessary.
• Communicate important project issues to the management and actively work with colleagues as appropriate.
• Communicate the project direction to the test team and ensure that they are aware of pertinent information and priorities.
• Provide additional administration information and documentation when necessary.
• Maintain familiarity with current black box & white box testing methodologies / apply this knowledge and experience into the testing strategy and task scheduling of titles.
• Be a point of reference to the testing team, imparting knowledge and mentoring more junior members.
• Assist with recruitment and Functionality assessment centres.
• Training and induction of new employees.
• Provide continual feedback to the testing team to maximise productivity and identify areas of development / training needs.
• Provide feedback on test team performance to the management in order to maximise productivity and identify areas of development / training needs.
• Conduct performance review meetings on a regular basis and raise continual performance concerns with the management.
• Ensure departmental procedures/policies within the testing team are adhered to and highlight any potential issues to the management.
• Ensure that game code security procedures are always adhered to.
• Ensure IT requests are filtered through to the responsible parties.
• Follow instructions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and lead group-based testing when necessary.
• Lead external test squads.
• Assist with ad-hoc requests for previous projects worked on and support when necessary.
• Test SEGA products when appropriate.

Advanced responsibilities:

• Direct the testing strategy with the ability to maintain flexibility and change focus when necessary.
• Assist with preparation of release meeting assets.
• Provide submission material for project management when necessary.
• Provide feedback for post-mortems.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Project management experience and time management skills.
• Experience leading teams of varying sizes.
• Experienced functionality tester with the ability to familiarise with game-play elements rapidly.
• Excellent understanding of test methodologies / testing approaches and incorporates / applies this knowledge and experience into the testing process.
• Ability to organise, delegate and prioritise tasks and complete them in a timely manner.
• Clear, concise and professional communicator both written and verbally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Technical proficiency and an understanding of different platforms, hardware and peripherals.
• High standard of work and willingness to meet and exceed expectations.
• Proactively help and assist colleagues and maintain a ‘can do’ attitude when under pressure.
• Proactively think ahead and identify tasks that need to be carried out and the motivation to complete these on own initiative.
• Ability to maintain an adaptable approach to testing.
• Knowledge of processes within a QA organization.
• Adaptability and desire to improve processes and own development.
• Ability to work unsupervised and maintain focus and commitment.
• Passion and enthusiasm for the role and the company.
• Experience in QA within gaming industry will be considered a substantial advantage.

Desirable:

• Proven technical proficiency and an understanding of different platforms, hardware and peripherals.
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft applications and Database Management software.
• Knowledge of First Party Publishing Standards is an advantage.