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Lead Game Tester

With a passion to deliver high-end cinematic games, Supermassive Games is carving a unique and exciting path in the games industry. Want to join us on the journey?

We are looking for a Lead Game Tester to work with our teams to ensure the successful delivery of our games.

The core aspects of the role are to:

• Lead the testing effort of Supermassive titles working with developers, producers and the design team
• Maintain and create test plans as well as project reports when required
• Lead internal and outsourced teams during test cycles
• Work closely with the QA Managers to maintain and improve QA process for all titles
• Take part in planning sessions for your assigned projects
• Report defects to the company standard and maintain database integrity
• Support the dev team by performing high-quality testing of features as they are implemented

Requirements

Key skills & experience

• 2+ years’ experience as a QA lead in Functional Games QA
• Experience working with development teams in an embedded capacity.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with planning test releases from start to finish as well as self-managing deadlines and time over sprints.
• Experience with Jira

Desirable experience

• Experience leading outsource teams or other external test teams
• Experience of using defect tracking tools and systems
• Experience of writing and executing structured test plans
• Testing games on a variety of platforms, such as PC, PS4, Xbox One.
• Testing games built using the Unreal Engine
• Understanding of a variety of testing methodologies

You also need to be:

• Flexible and open-minded
• Determined and self-motivated
• Process driven and always looking for improvement.
• Enjoys working in and leading teams
• Prepared to rise to a challenge
• Always striving for quality
• Creative and innovative

Benefits

Why join us?

• We make big games with small teams - you will play a full and active role
• Challenging and rewarding projects as standard
• 25 days annual leave
• Private health insurance
• Pension and life assurance x6 time annual salary
• Quarterly profit related bonus scheme
• Social events - including large summer party
• Constantly improving tools and workflow so you can focus on creativity
• Fast decision-making allows good ideas to flourish
• We celebrate and nurture talent
• Our supportive, inclusive and friendly team culture is something we are proud of
• Work-life balance is something we respect and protect
• Ultimately, you’ll work on the cutting edge - making innovative and immersive games