QA Lead - Guildford, United Kingdom - Epic Games

Epic Games
Epic Games
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Guildford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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WHAT MAKES US EPIC?:

At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment.

Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.


Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users.

We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.


QUALITY ASSURANCE:


What We Do:

Epic Games is looking to expand its internal Quality Assurance team.

We are looking for serious QA professionals with wide ranging skills and experience who want to work embedded on a development team.

This position owns the testing process, risk management, and quality evaluation of a given feature, function or set of work, where you will be part of a rapidly iterating development team working closely with developers and production.

If you're excited about working in a fast-paced environment and are highly motivated to ensure the best possible user experience, then we'd like to speak with you


What You'll Do:

Epic is seeking a QA Lead to join our Fortnite Battle Royale Gameplay team.

You will be leading a group of internal and external analysts and engineers, focusing on quality of Battle Royale gameplay, items, vehicles and more for our players to actively engage with every season.


In this role, you will:


  • Assign, supervise, grow and evaluate the performance of internal and external QA analysts and QA engineers in testing, documentation, and risk assessment
  • Develop a plan that solves the weektoweek testing requirements and expectations to uphold quality in designated areas
  • Organize staffing and available tools to reach goals, as well as find gaps
  • Audit test plans and identify and correct testing gaps
  • Develop feature by feature risk assessments using appropriate data and raise these risks at the leadership and product owner levels
  • Build and iterate upon QA processes to shift quality left and reduce manual effort
  • Advocate for player experience and fun

What we're looking for:


  • 2+ years of QA management experience in the games industry
  • Breathtaking timemanagement, multitasking capabilities, strong communication skills (ability to advocate for quality and push back when necessary)
  • Skilled writer of detailed issue documentation and test plans
  • Experience using qualitative metrics to measure types of fun and expert user of defect tracking tools such as JIRA
  • Selfless collaborator, and inspirational leader of small teams on short deadlines
  • Experienced coach of developing individual contributors

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE:
We pay 100% for benefits except for PMI (for dependents).

Our current benefits package includes pension, private medical insurance, health care cash plan, dental insurance, disability and life insurance, critical illness, cycle to work scheme, flu shots, health checks, and meals.

We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.


ABOUT US:

Epic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees globally.

For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before.

Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design.

As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.


Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic:

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.

Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
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