C# Software Engineer in Test – Games

C# Software Engineer in Test – Games
Guildford
Up to £360 per day
Contract to start ASAP
Contract will be for 6 months

As a Games Software Development Engineer in test (SDET) you will be responsible for writing automation test code in C# and C++ for AAA games. Work load is 80% C# and 20% C++. You will be designing and driving the implementation of a testing framework within the core code while working closely with the development team. This framework will be used for metrics collection and driving game automation.

This role will also include the production of data mining and reporting tools to help make sense of the metrics and game telemetry data. Using your findings you will help drive product quality by guiding the game design, software design and testing teams.

This is a niche and interesting role within the development of AAA games, you will work with the game developers to ensure the release builds of the games are as higher quality as possible. At the same time as doing some interesting and challenging programming.

Currently there are several teams around the country working on different formats and games. This includes PC, Tablet and console titles. My client is now looking to create a centralized team to define and Implement a global testing strategy.

Most importantly you will be working for one of the most prestigious AAA Games Studios in the country and working in an area of software development that is both exiting and desirable to be a part of.

Ideally I am looking for someone with excellent C# programming skills, extensive experience in test automation, performance and Non- functional testing techniques. Experience with Cloud based computing (preferably windows Azure) is also a big plus. An interest in games is beneficial.

Main Duties;
Work with the development team to facilitate an integrated testing solution.
Maintain a test focused approach whilst being embedded within the development team.
Identify and implement methods and processes for integration and effective testing.
Assist in monitoring, assessing and feeding back to key stakeholders on all critical issues
Work with developers based in both the UK and US to drive testing improvements.
Maintain test framework and game code to ensure reliability and accuracy.
Work with the Development and Test Leads to identify and build tools to extract pertinent data to help shape the game design.
Be aware of business priorities in order to ensure test is working effectively;

Skills;
Ability to read, design and write C/C++ and C# coding solutions.
Able to write test plans, test specifications and test cases.
Good bug analysis skills.
Familiar with Game engine structure and appropriate technologies
Demonstrated knowledge of games software development processes and an interest in testing
Good understanding of testing principles, approaches and techniques
Understanding & utilization of data mining techniques and reporting best practice.

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