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Technical Quality Assurance Tester

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and talented Technical Quality Assurance (TQA) tester to work with the development team in producing applications which are extremely fun to play and of a very high quality.

Working in parallel with the Functionality QA team, you will be responsible for assisting the TQA team and QA manager in testing the technical and network elements of the product both before the release to the market as well as supporting live products via client and server updates. You will also be working closely with the Core Tech team when new SDK packages are ready to be implemented.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2 years of experience working on mobile free to play titles
• Extensive knowledge of mobile Ad Networks, Marketing & Analytical SDKs used within the industry
• Writing QA reports in a professional manner for senior management e.g. after test plan completion
• Familiarity of SCRUM/Agile (not essential)
• Awareness of the development cycle and key milestones
• Understanding of bug/defect databases (Jira preferably) along with exceptional bug reporting skills and awareness of the workflow of a bug
• Familiar with both following and writing test plans & test cases.
• Worked on Android & iOS and understand the differences between them in terms of hardware and platform store requirements.
• Have tested networking performance and stability, preferably in a mobile gaming context (not essential)

SKILLS:

• Keen to learn how to use new tools and software to aid in testing practices
• Excellent English & communications skill
• Organised, disciplined and methodical approach to testing
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong team spirit, pro-active with tasks
• Able to take initiative and manage own workload
• Strongly motivated to work within a small structured team
• Computer literate (word processing, spreadsheets etc.)
• Understanding of GDPR and other data privacy and child protection laws along with how these are handled by 1st party platforms (i.e ATT).
• A curious nature with a view to build upon existing testing tools and processes
• Understanding of User Acquisition processes and tooling
• Experience in using network traffic monitoring tools (i.e Charles proxy)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work effectively with existing Technical & Network QA in completing test plans for new features and to confirm state of build before release and provide known issues list
• Regular meetings with project and service teams to track workload in relation to release schedule and outstanding bugs
• Ensure that all bugs are recorded to a high standard and investigated thoroughly so reproduction steps can be easily followed
• Test the implementation of ad provider and mediation SDKs
• Test the implementation of analytics SDK and events
• Track and test In-App-Purchase verification, promos and segmentation on FGOL’s catalogue of games
• Test the implementation and segmentation of push notifications system
• Verify current and new SDK’s are functioning correctly via associated dashboards and internal tools
• Assist the functionality QA team during quiet periods
• Look after and keep track of company devices, data cables, equipment etc.

Additional Information

COVID 19 note:

Both Ubisoft and FGOL are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff. We are currently working remotely during the stages of lockdown the UK has been subject to. Our offices have been set up to meet strict health and safety standards appropriate to the challenges of COVID 19, and we currently keep any physical attendance to a minimum. Our policies are constantly reviewed and may change over time as the risk level varies.

BENEFITS:

Ubisoft FGOL offers its employees some great benefits which include:

• Flexible office working hours
• 25 days of annual leave + 8 UK Bank holiday + Christmas company day(s) off
• 1 day off if you get married (Wedding Day)
• Mobile and Tablet Allowance
• Game Allowance
• Duvet Day
• Personal Travel Allowance
• Home Office Furniture Loan Scheme
• Sick pay
• Training Budgets
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare, Reduced gym membership, life insurance, critical illness & Disability cover
• Childcare vouchers
• Season ticket loan (for tube/rail costs)
• Profitability bonus
• Recruitment Referral Fee awards

Company Description

Ubisoft Future Games of London is a Ubisoft studio that designs, develops and operates free-to-play mobile and digital console games. Founded in September 2009, Ubisoft FGOL create original and unique games such as the Hungry Shark series which has been enjoyed by over half a billion people worldwide.

We are a dedicated team with drive, passion and creativity, who enjoy being part of a forward thinking studio in an exciting and ever-evolving industry.

Over the next 5 years, we expect to be typically developing two to three projects in parallel, with regularly scheduled new releases added to our catalogue.