Acony Games is hiring: QA Manager for FPS

[Acony]

First things first: This is a full-time, fully paid position that requires relocation to Germany.

But fret not: We encourage applications from non-EU nationals. If you sign a contract, we will organize your visa and work permit for you and your family. You will be fully supported in finding a nice place to stay, organizing health and other insurance as well as a bank account, and you'll be equipped with an extensive survival guide about life in Germany.

Strictly no interns and strictly no freelancers, please!

More about us at: http://www.aconygames.com

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Position Summary

The QA Manager manages and coordinates testers and testing processes. He/She is responsible for planning, conducting and assessing product tests as well as working on process improvement.

Position Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

- Train and manage external test teams

- Communicate with QA outsourcing studios and beta testers

- Integrate external feedback and test reports in the internal production process

- Identify and isolate issues with pre-release software

- Report and track issues, verify fixes

- Conduct regression and stress testing

- Prepare/execute test scripts

- Evaluate test coverage

- Work with other testers, lead testers, engineers and manager

- Ensure work is completed in accordance with project deadlines

- Provide quality feedback, including evaluations of content and suggestions for improvement

- Verify and proofread product manual/documentation

- Undertake research, including competitive analysis

Secondary Responsibilities:

- Determine appropriate test strategies

- Verify specified product goals

- Identify risks to assigned area

- Provide input to test schedule

- Identify improvements in test process

Position Qualifications/Requirements

- 3+ years working experience in a games industry related leadership, supervisory or management role

- Knowledge of accepted software and console game Quality Assurance principles, methodologies and best practices (especially PC and Xbox360)

- Ability to interpret, analyse and evaluate a variety of technical instructions and documents

- Ability to define problems, recommend solutions, and implement those solutions in a resourceful manner

- Strong time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines

- Fluency in English

Technical Requirements

- Good computer skills (MS Office, Outlook)

- Use of bug reporting software

Soft-Skill Requirements

- Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

- Excellent organisational and people management skills

- Ability to work as a team player and interact with other department personnel

- Familiarity with all phases of the software product development cycle

- Advanced software/hardware knowledge

Bonus

- Fluency in German

Please send your resume and CV to jobs@aconygames.com