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Position: QA Engineer

Location: Manchester

Contract £200 a Day (Initially 6-month contract with extension)

 

 

QA Engineer needed for a market leader in the design and manufacture of casino games. My clients are looking for an entry Software Tester to join their Manchester studio. This role offers a wide variety of challenges to solve and explore related to innovative slot game-play concepts and finding creative ways to meet the demands of players around the globe.

 

Job Description:

 

Initially the tester will typically work under the mentorship of a senior tester, testing gaming software to ensure it meets required customer, jurisdictional and functional specifications and complies with regulatory requirements, with an expectation to become independent.  To Develop and execute test plans and test scripts for game software. Assist in defining test standards. Perform scripted, exploratory, regression, black box testing. Investigate production issues. Review product documentation.  Document test methods and findings.  Perform troubleshooting and research into defects and communicate to game team.

 

What you will be doing:

 

• Test and prove that the software meets functional, system and jurisdictional requirements.
• Prepare test plans, test cases and test scripts.
• Work closely with software developers and producers.
• Detect bug issues.
• Prepare file defect reports and report test progress.
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
• Investigate production issues.
• Stay up to date with new testing tools and test strategies.

 

Ideally, your skills will include:

 

• Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, or equivalent commercial working experience.
• 2 years of experience in software quality assurance including test plan development, software testing, experience with test tools, knowledge of quality assurance processes/methodologies.
• Experienced mobile and cross browser testing. Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and team-orientated with a passion for developing high-quality games.
• Demonstrates strong collaboration skills, working side-by-side with other disciplines involved in the game development process.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Slot gaming regulations.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools.

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Our Gaming partner build would renowned games and content for some of the world’s biggest publishers including SEGA, Apple, PlayStation, Microsoft and many more. With studios all over the country/globe, they have built and contributed to some of the world’s best-loved game franchises.

Being declared winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 and considered the Best Studio; big things are on the horizon…we are now looking to help continue their growth from junior to director level hires across the country.

In this case, we are now looking for a Sound Designer to be based in Sheffield.

We will need you to have experience of:

• Full cycle work experience as an Audio Designer on at least 2 shipped AAA titles
• Demonstrable sound design skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Advanced working knowledge of Wwise middleware
• Good knowledge of field and studio recording
• Familiarity with Foley recording and application.
• Experience in working with sound to picture.

Desirable:

• Current gen console development/production
• Experienced Nuendo user
• Comfortable running dialogue sessions
• Experienced in multichannel sound design
• An understanding of current developments in interactive audio
• Working experience of creating UE4 Blueprints or similar visual scripting

For more information, please do reach out to Keifer on either [email protected] or 01908 929075

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Our Gaming partner build would renowned games and content for some of the world’s biggest publishers including SEGA, Apple, PlayStation, Microsoft and many more. With studios all over the country/globe, they have built and contributed to some of the world’s best-loved game franchises.

Being declared winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 and considered the Best Studio; big things are on the horizon…we are now looking to help continue their growth from junior to director level hires across the country.

In this case, we are now looking for a Senior Sound Designer to be based in Sheffield.

We will need you to have experience of:

• Full cycle work experience as an Audio Designer on at least 4 shipped AAA titles
• Demonstrable sound design skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Advanced working knowledge of Wwise middleware
• Good knowledge of field and studio recording
• Familiarity with Foley recording and application.
• Experience in working with sound to picture.
• Ability to mentor junior team members
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with clients.
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Well organized and self-motivated
• Strong creative sound design skills
• High technical ability.

Desirable:

• Current gen console development/production
• Experienced Nuendo user
• Comfortable running dialogue sessions
• Experienced in multichannel sound design
• An understanding of current developments in interactive audio
• Working experience of creating UE4 Blueprints or similar visual scripting

For more information, please do reach out to Keifer on either [email protected] or 01908 929075

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