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This Senior Electrical Engineer position in Zaragoza, Spain, involves on-site support for the construction of Microsoft's datacenters.  Responsibilities include reviewing construction progress, ensuring compliance with design documents, coordinating with various teams (engineering, procurement, construction), identifying and resolving issues, and contributing to continuous improvement.  The role requires close collaboration with on-site personnel, review of technical documents, and support of submittal reviews, RFI responses, and commissioning activities. The successful candidate will provide project management, technical direction, and leadership throughout the datacenter construction lifecycle.

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<div class="ms-Stack css-314"><h3 style="font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">Overview</h3><div><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Job location: Zaragoza region</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span>Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&amp;I) is the team behind the cloud.&nbsp; Within CO&amp;I, the Datacenter Engineering (DCE) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span>This <strong>Senior Electrical Engineer position</strong> will fulfill an on-site role at Microsoft’s datacenters supporting ongoing construction activities. This role will serve as a daily on-site presence to review progress and support quality design of multiple concurrent datacenter builds.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span>The position will be responsible for monitoring progress for compliance with construction documents from initial stages through commissioning and work closely with the engineering, procurement, controls and construction teams. Additionally, this role will provide project management, technical direction, decision-making and overall leadership&nbsp;on behalf of engineering throughout the construction lifecycle up to and including the turnover to&nbsp;Microsoft Datacenter Operations.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span>As such they will support multi-discipline coordination, issue identification and resolution, continuous improvement efforts, and the ongoing documentation of project learnings for incorporation into future designs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span>In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span>Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.</span></p></div></div> <div class="ms-Stack css-314"><h3 style="font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">Qualifications</h3><div><p style="margin: 0px;"><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field AND extensive technical electrical engineering experience.</span></li><li><span>Experience with mission critical and large scale projects.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span>Data center experience or related.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span>Based or living in the Zaragoza region.&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Background Check Requirements:&nbsp;</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;">Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;">#COICareers | #EPCCareers | #DCDCareers</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span></span></p></div></div> <div class="ms-Stack css-314"><h3 style="font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">Responsibilities</h3><div><p style="margin: 0px;"><span><strong>Responsibilities:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li><span>Serve as the on-site Electrical engineering and project management representative throughout construction of a multi-year datacenter campus development. </span></li><li><span>Perform regular site walks to observe progress, review construction vs design intent, and flag potential concerns for engineering review.</span></li><li><span>Close working relationship with all MSFT site personnel – attending construction-based quality and assurance meetings, attend schedule and milestone review sessions, close monitoring of Electrical and EPMS related risk items with the appointed design AE (Architect/Engineer) Consultant SMEs</span></li><li><span>Review construction drawings, specifications, design guides/standards, sequences of operation, and commissioning documents for technical compliance. </span></li><li><span>Support submittal review, RFI responses, and commissioning activities.</span></li><li><span>Facilitate timely response and enable seamless project execution.</span></li></ul></div></div> <div class="ms-Stack css-314" style="padding: 30px 0px; font-size: 14px;"><div class="ms-Stack css-314" style="padding: 0px 0px 30px;"><span>Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.</span></div><div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="Medical" role="img" aria-label="Industry leading healthcare" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-563 css-226" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-4;"></i>Industry leading healthcare</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="Education" role="img" aria-label="Educational resources" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-565 css-226" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-1;"></i>Educational resources</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="Tag" role="img" aria-label="Discounts on products and services" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-289 css-226" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons;"></i>Discounts on products and services</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="Money" role="img" aria-label="Savings and investments" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-563 css-226" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-4;"></i>Savings and investments</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="ContactHeart" role="img" aria-label="Maternity and paternity leave" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-567 css-226" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-17;"></i>Maternity and paternity leave</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="DateTime2" role="img" aria-label="Generous time away" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-569 css-226" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-3;"></i>Generous time away</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="Heart" role="img" aria-label="Giving programs" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-289 css-226" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons;"></i>Giving programs</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="ConnectContacts" role="img" aria-label="Opportunities to network and connect" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-571 css-226" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-8;"></i>Opportunities to network and connect</span></div></div></div>

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This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions- Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

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As a Senior QA Technician, you'll be responsible for validating game builds, testing new features, ensuring high-quality standards, and resolving regressions with the development team.  You will liaise with developers, maintain the bug database, and write/maintain test plans.  Experience working on at least one published AAA console title for a full development cycle is required. The role involves collaborating with an external test team and ensuring all work meets the highest standards. This contract position is based in Royal Leamington Spa with a hybrid work model (minimum 3 days in-studio).

Senior Systems Engineer

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                </p><h2>Playground Games is looking for a Senior QA Technician to join our Fable team on a contract basis.  &nbsp;</h2><h3>About us: &nbsp;</h3><p>As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre.  &nbsp;</p><h3>About the role: &nbsp;</h3><p>As Senior QA Technician you will be working with the Quality Assurance team to deliver high-level deliverables. You will use your experience, observation skills and clear communication to help ensure that all work is bug free and of the highest possible quality. &nbsp;</p><p>Our ideal candidate is an experienced QA Technician who is passionate about games, has excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail.  &nbsp;</p><p>This is a contract role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in studio. Relocation assistance is available if required.  &nbsp;</p><h3>What you’ll do: &nbsp;</h3><ul><li>Validate new game builds&nbsp;</li><li>Test new features as they appear in game, ensuring all work is to the highest possible standard and resolve regressions with the development team&nbsp;</li><li>Liaise with developers to ensure that you keep up to date with the current game design and functionality, as well as sharing this information in a clear and concise manner with an external test team to facilitate their testing of the title&nbsp;</li><li>Take full QA ownership of multiple areas of the game&nbsp;</li><li>Write and maintain test plans to support the development team in achieving project goals&nbsp;</li><li>Manage and maintain the bug database for your areas of responsibility&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>What you’ll bring: &nbsp;</h3><ul><li>Experience working in a Senior QA Technician or equivalent position on at least one published AAA console title for a FULL development cycle&nbsp;</li><li>A good understanding of the game development process&nbsp;</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to make a world-class game with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry’s most exciting first-party game studios. &nbsp;</p><p>Playground Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity.  We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment.   &nbsp;</p><p>We strive to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members.  It drives our innovation and connects us closer to our players.  We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion across age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.  &nbsp;</p><p>At Playground Games we recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, well-being and retention of our colleagues. We celebrate difference and welcome everyone to join us and to be themselves at work. &nbsp;</p><p>If you require any reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact us on <a href="mailto:recruitment@playground-games.com">recruitment@playground-games.com</a>&nbsp;</p>
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