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QA Manager / Test Manager - (Games Studio) - Cambridge

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Recruiter
Guru Careers
Posted
07 August 2012
Closes
07 September 2012
Ref
RH\000338A
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (CB1)
Function
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Salary
£Neg +Excellent Benefits

Further information

QA MANAGER / TEST MANAGER - (GAMES STUDIO) - CAMBRIDGE

We are seeking a Senior Software Tester / QA Manager / Test Manager to join one of the world’s largest independent Online Games Studios.  This exciting opportunity will see you lead a large, busy QA department responsible for testing a world record breaking MMO game.  Read on...

With 3 Guinness world records; a Queen’s Award for Enterprise (2011) a Deloitte Technology Fast 50 (2010); a Sunday Times Top 100 company to work for (2008) and countless other awards to their name, this multi-award winning business employ over 450 people and sit at the very forefront of the online games industry, developing and publishing mini games and leading titles interacted by millions worldwide! 

Joining as a QA Manager / Test Manager you will be responsible for managing a team of 20-25 test engineers; planning and executing test schedules; training and staff development; collaborating with arts and development teams and much more.  Expect a senior role managing all QA testing for a high profile, world record breaking MMO.

In short, it will be your expert testing experience that ensures all projects are released to the highest standard delivering bug free gaming experiences to users.

To qualify...
  We are seeking a Senior Software Tester / QA Manager / Test Manager or similar who can demonstrate:

  • Considerable experience leading or managing an established team of testers.
  • Experience of the development life cycle.
  • A strong background in video game quality assurance.
  • Superb written and verbal skills.
  • Solid project management skills.
  • Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of business priorities.
  • Ability to use JIRA defect tracking software.
  • An adaptable approach with capabilities of working within a high-pressure environment.


Any prior experience of Scrum, Agile, Waterfall development and test methodologies is advantageous, as is any exposure to online gaming test development.

Joining a team of talented and enthusiastic people you will get to work with one of the largest independent games Studios in the World so expect a great working environment and superb benefits to match, including: Bonuses, private healthcare, flexible working, gym membership and loads more. Get in touch...

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