About the job
As a Quality Assurance Representative at Playdemic, a division of WB Games Inc., you will be responsible for the functional testing of our games in a very fast-paced environment. The role requires flexibility, the ability to multitask and a high level of personal organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual looking to develop a career in the games industry.
You will be responsible for performing QA tests on Playdemic games in beta stage first, then on weekly updates. You will be reporting all bugs found in a clear and accurate manner, and running regression tests.
Working in collaboration with the QA Manager and game General Managers, you will need to ensure all tests are performed within given timeframes and provide daily feedback. You will also be investigating and reproducing bugs escalated by Customer Support, and providing help when required.
We are looking for individuals who love to play video games - ideally on mobile platforms - and believe in quality assurance. You must have a keen eye for detail, great work ethics, excellent verbal/written communication skills and the ability to work in an agile, team-oriented environment.
We are also keen to ensure that our games are fully translated into the major worldwide languages and as such, English-speaking candidates whose native language is one of our major markets would be well suited to this role.
Core Skills & Experience
- Extremely organized and detail conscious, highly communicative and process oriented
- Self-starter, proactive, collaborative and dedicated to meeting deadlines and producing results
- Experience working in a dynamic fast-paced environment
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Avid gamer
Desirable Attributes
- Demonstratable experience working in a games industry QA environment.
- Knowledge of bug tracking databases
- Interest in mobile games
- Fluency in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese or Russian is a distinct advantage
What We Can Offer You
At Playdemic, we know that the only way to make world-class games is by hiring the most talented people and then creating the right environment to empower them to do their best work. We have recently moved into a brand new, purpose-built office space, which balances ambitious design, brilliant workspaces with generous and indulgent breakout areas for co-working, socialising and meetings. Here some of the amazing features we have added to this space:
- Amazing looking, flexible, open plan workspaces.
- Interesting and varied meeting spaces.
- Height adjustable desks throughout.
- State of the art entertainment systems for people to socialise with at lunch or after work.
- One of the fanciest coffee machines you’ve ever seen, delivering awesome, barista-style beverages.
On top of a very competitive salary, we also offer some of the following amazing benefits:
- Being part of the Warner Bros. family – one of the world's largest media companies.
- Regular health, wellbeing and social events.
- Comprehensive Bonus Package.
- Generous Company Pension
- Life Assurance.
- Discounts on products.
About Playdemic
Founded in 2010 by leading Games Industry entrepreneurs, Playdemic is a BAFTA Award winning developer and publisher of mobile games, focused on creating fun and engaging, free-to-play game services for iOS and Android. These games include the global smash hit, Golf Clash.
We are a highly ambitious company committed to making chart-topping products. Our culture and values place great emphasis upon open communication, autonomy and empowerment. We believe in encouraging people to be the best they can be and giving them the tools to achieve their goals.
As a result of our acquisition by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Playdemic is embarking on a new phase of growth as we expand our teams to craft the next generation of hit mobile games that will be loved and played by millions of people the world over. As a result, we are looking for the most talented, passionate and dedicated individuals to join us.
Our personality is to be ambitious and innovative and to encourage creative risk taking. This is combined with a flat and transparent approach to decision-making that creates a shared culture of success.
Playdemic wants our workforce to be more representative of all sections of society at all levels in the organisation. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic.
