This vacancy may offer a work-from-home start until it is safe to work in-house or relocate to the location.

Project: AAA Games

OPMs clients is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join a well-known independent game developer’s studio based in Newcastle. The studio is looking to reshape the industry landscape and on a new generation of Online Shooters for the worldwide gaming community.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong professional software development experience or production of games for consoles or PC
• Solid C++ skills.
• Ability to write solid, reliable, efficient code.
• Able to work efficiently under deadlines.
• Sold working knowledge of automation framework and automation scripts.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Passionate about gaming and games development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing robust and efficient Automated Testing Framework used for in-game testing and profiling.
• Working closely with programmers, designers, and dev QA to understand game mechanics to be able to develop automated tests.
• Choose the right amount of data to maintain test results readability.
• Write and supervise the development of unit tests.
• Generating and maintaining high-quality documentation.
• Actively taking part in code reviews.

DESIRED SKIILLS (good to have):

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 4 and Blueprint system.
• Basic C# skills.
• Experience with Perforce and Swarm.
• Shipped at least one AAA title.
• Degree(s) in Computer Science or related discipline.

BENEFITS:

• Performance-based bonuses
• Private health care & gym card
• Comprehensive assistance in relocation if desired

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 418!

Tagged as: C, Test Engineer, Unreal Engine