Who We Are:
Gram Games is the studio behind popular titles like 1010!, Six!, Merge Dragons!, and Merge Magic!, with more exciting projects in the pipeline. We are proudly part of the Zynga & Take-Two Interactive family. We do things differently here: we work in small self-managing teams, giving you an incredible amount of ownership, autonomy, and impact.
At Gram, everyone is expected to have a razor-sharp focus on creating a tangible impact on their team, their work environment, and on the overall company strategy. If you are motivated by autonomy, constant improvement, collaboration, and a sense of belonging, this is the place for you.
As a Senior QA Analyst, you will be responsible for owning the test strategy for game features within one of our cross-discipline feature teams. You will analyse what needs to be tested, write and run tests, as well as log bugs and report your work to your team.
What You'll Do:
Own the end-to-end test strategy for features independently and proactively seek support when neededPerform all parts of the fundamental test process with guidance: test planning, test analysis, test design, test execution and reportingPerform testing in the Unity Editor and on-device across iOS, Android and AmazonOwn testing for new code features, content additions and live-ops updatesUse public and internal tools to perform grey-box and black-box testingDemonstrate an ability to balance priorities of planned feature work with reactive live game issues and eventsInspect designs, concepts, wireframes and code to analyse test requirements and risks for design-driven features, seeking support for tech-driven features and more technically complex componentsIdentify problems with designs, schedules and plans to support bug preventionCommunicate test details and risks to stakeholders using language that they can understand and digestReview test plans created by other members of the QA teamWhat You Bring:
Experience in game testing or adjacent domainsExperience testing or building projects in Unity, with demonstrable Unity development skills and Unity Editor knowledge also strongly preferredExperience working within a game studio as part of a cross-discipline embedded QA teamStrong emotional intelligence with a focus on self-awareness, self-evaluation and an ability to empathise with the goals and perspectives of other functionsAn organised, analytical and thorough approach to all tasksAn ability to communicate concisely and precisely, both written and verballyAn awareness of mobile device testing with an understanding of the bug patterns and techniques unique to the platformFamiliarity with source control (Git) and branching strategies, as well as how they influence test activities throughout the pipelineBonus:
Demonstrable examples of personal game projects built in Unity with C#ISTQB foundation certification or equivalentBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Game Development, Game Design, or related fieldBenefits
In return for bringing your expertise to this top-priority role, we offer some of the best benefits in the gaming industry!
Highly competitive salaryPrivate medical careCompany bonus schemeAwesome onsite chef serving breakfast, lunch, and lots of treats (naughty and nice)Life insurance and a favourable pension schemeHealthcare cash plan including dental and optical coverageAmazing tech to work with and consoles to play and relax with everywhere you look!At Gram we embrace a hybrid work environment. Within this role, you would work 2 days per week in our London office and the remaining days at home.
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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at jobs@gram.gs to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.
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