QA Tester – Console & PC – London – Contract

My client is an award-winning game development studio based in central London, and are responsible for creating & publishing some random, but thoroughly entertaining games.

The team is made up of veterans from games, mobile & entertainment industries.  Their aim is to shake up the current games industry by creating original, fun and eccentric games built on solid gameplay but with a humorous side.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about testing & quality assurance. The perfect person will be a real lover of games, but also has a methodological & inquisitive approach to improving the quality of their games.

Required skills:

• Professional experience in testing games
• Attention to detail with an inquisitive mind-set, not afraid to ask difficult questions where required
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
• Tactful approach in dealing with potentially emotive decisions
• Excellent general interpersonal skills
• Aptitude for gaining understanding in new technologies and processes quickly
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks based on multiple sources of information

Desired skills:

• Previous experience within an embedded QA team at a games development studio, with at least one title shipped (ideally through an entire development lifecycle)
• Prior experience in creating and updating test scripts/plans and other test documentation
• Prior experience working on VR projects (PlayStationVR, Oculus Rift, Vive or others) a definite plus.
• Prior experience of testing mass multiplayer online games, competitive multiplayer games across a wide variety of formats

The successful candidates will receive a competitive salary dependant on their skills and experience.

To apply or for further information about the role please contact Emma on +44 (0) 1206214415 or mail a copy of your CV to officemanager@opmjobs.com

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Emma Myall | QA, Localisation, Community Management and Audio Design Recruitment
OPM Response LTD

Direct Line: + 44 (0) 1206 214415  |  Email: emma@opmjobs.com |  Skype: Emma Myall – OPM

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