Lead Dev-tester - Unannounced Project (M/F/NB)

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| Lyon, Rhône, France (Hybrid) | Full Time | 1 day ago

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Job Summary

As a Lead Dev-tester, you will manage a team of Dev testers ensuring the quality of the game throughout its development. You will guarantee the studio's quality standards, planning, coordinating, and optimizing all testing procedures to meet production objectives in a co-development context. This role involves overseeing debug phases and reporting to the Producer.

Must Have

Supervise, support, and develop a team of Dev-testers, participate in recruitment if necessary
Ensure fluid communication and coordination with functional debug teams, production departments, and co-development partners
Plan the team's workload considering project priorities and individual expertise
Define, implement, and evolve test strategies and methodologies according to project milestones
Guarantee the proper execution of test plans and compliance with studio and group procedures
Supervise debug phases and ensure good information flow between production, QA, and the various development teams
Produce clear and actionable reports, identify risks, analyze their impact, and propose mitigation strategies
Experience in a similar position in the video game industry, good general knowledge of the sector
Excellent understanding of production pipelines and quality issues of a video game project
Confirmed experience in team management and schedule monitoring
Strong analytical skills, synthesis skills, and responsiveness to problems
Ability to communicate effectively and manage stress
Fluent English
Proficiency in bug database management tools (Jira) and Office suite

Good to Have

Knowledge of technical standards and submission procedures

Perks & Benefits

Hybrid work model

Job Description

Company Description

Play as a team, Race for excellence and Get creative! At Ubisoft Ivory Tower, we are driven daily by these values since 2007. Join us to work on a new unannounced project as a: Lead Dev-tester (M/F).

Job Description

As a Lead Dev-tester, you are responsible for managing a team of Dev testers dedicated to ensuring the quality of the game throughout its development. Guaranteeing the studio's quality standards, you plan, coordinate, and optimize all testing procedures to meet production objectives in a co-development context.

Main missions:

In this position, under the responsibility of the Producer, and in close collaboration with the production team, your main missions will be:

Supervise, support, and develop a team of Dev-testers, participate in the recruitment of new profiles if necessary
Ensure fluid communication and coordination with functional debug teams, production departments, and co-development partners
Plan the team's workload considering project priorities and individual expertise
Define, implement, and evolve test strategies and methodologies according to project milestones
Guarantee the proper execution of test plans and compliance with studio and group procedures
Supervise debug phases and ensure good information flow between production, QA, and the various development teams
Produce clear and actionable reports, identify risks, analyze their impact, and propose mitigation strategies

Qualifications

Experience in a similar position in the video game industry, good general knowledge of the sector
Excellent understanding of production pipelines and quality issues of a video game project
Confirmed experience in team management and schedule monitoring
Strong analytical skills, synthesis skills, and responsiveness to problems
Ability to communicate effectively and manage stress
Fluent English
Proficiency in bug database management tools (Jira) and Office suite
Knowledge of technical standards and submission procedures would be a plus

Additional Information

Ubisoft is a global leader in video games, with teams around the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six to Just Dance and many more. We believe that diversity of perspectives advances both players and teams. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown!

We adopt a hybrid work model that helps you stay connected with your team and aligned with company priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note that some roles are entirely office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.

Consult this guide which aims to support you in your application, and discover our actions to encourage more diversity and inclusion.