QA Games Tester (Contractor)

Job description

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, 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.

FGOL is looking for a resourceful and energetic QA Tester to join the studio’s growing team.

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

You will be responsible for assisting the QA Lead & QA Manager in testing the product before release to market and subsequent updates so that the application is close to a defect free state as possible.

Length of contract is yet to be determined.

EXPERIENCE:  

·  At least 6 months experience as a Quality Assurance position within the video/mobile games industry.
·  Experienced of working on multi-platforms e.g. Android, iOS, Amazon, Windows Phone
·  Extensive knowledge of bug databases and the workflow of a bug
·  Written QA reports in a professional manor for QA Leads or senior management e.g. after test plan completion
·  Used Excel & Google docs to write up test criteria to form test plans
·  Awareness of the development cycle and key milestones
·  Experienced of using SCRUM/Agile (not essential)  

SKILLS: 

·  Passionate for the industry and finding every single bug!
·  Strongly motivated to work within a small structured team
·  Excellent interpersonal skills
·  Comprehensive understanding of how defects are reported for the dev team to fix
·  Organised, disciplined and methodical approach to testing
·  Computer literate in word processing, record keeping, database handling
·  Excellent English & communications skill
·  Strong team spirit, pro-active with tasks
·  Basic knowledge of Unity (not essential)  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·  Work effectively in completing assigned QA tasks; test plan completion, provide feedback on features, investigative tasks, live-ops checks, ad hoc testing on new features in trying to break them!
·  Ensure that all bugs are recorded in an efficient, complete and informative manner, either on the Scrum board or bug database
·  Respond to development team’s request in line with the project e.g. providing more information for bugs, balancing, build installation, validating bugs
·  Look after and keep track of company devices, data cables, equipment etc...
·  Respond to support tickets internally in reproducing them and updating them with information for the dev team to fix.  

BENEFITS:

·  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)
·  Sick pay
·  Fresh fruit selection delivered 3 times a week, Free monthly breakfasts, Team Lunches
·  Beer fridge & Selected wines + other beverages
·  Weekly Football, Pool table, ping pong tournaments, poker nights, Office events, social gatherings, Fun Games room
·  Birthday Cakes/Cards
·  Summer & Christmas parties, Roof terrace area
·  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), Annual mobile phone/tablet allowance
·  Recruitment Referral Fee awards