Who we are
At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.
We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.
About the role
As a QA Engineering Manager at Fortis, you’ll oversee our Automation Engineers focused on developing efficiency solutions for our Test and Development team across our games portfolio. You’ll partner with product leaders across QA, Engineering, and Production to ensure our team delivers to expectation, both time and quality. As part of QA, you’ll help define the direction and strategy of Test Automation including advancements in areas around Data Analysis and AI.
What you’ll achieve
- Team Management: The Engineering Manager primarily focuses on managing the members of the engineering team. This includes hiring, onboarding, career development, and performance reviews. They are responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment.
- Resource Allocation: They allocate team members to different projects or tasks based on their skills and availability. They ensure that the team has the necessary resources and support to meet its objectives.
- Stakeholder Communication: Engineering Managers often act as liaisons between the development team and upper management or non-technical stakeholders. They help communicate project status, risks, and technical challenges to ensure alignment with the organization's goals.
- Process Improvement: They work on improving the team's development processes, ensuring that Agile principles are followed, and addressing any impediments that hinder the team's productivity.
- Team health: Engineering Managers handle conflicts and disagreements within the team, promoting a healthy and collaborative work environment.
What you’ll need to be successful
- Proven experience in a leadership role within an engineering team.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a high-performance team.
- Experience with development in Agile environments.
- Experience with programming languages such as C# or Python.
- Prior experience developing test frameworks supporting Client automation.
- Knowledge of Unity and Unity tooling specifically for game development.
- Knowledge of AWS cloud services
- Knowledge of CI/CD workflows and platforms such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple teams, identifying project requirements, and ensuring successful delivery.
Why join us
There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:
- We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
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We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
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Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming
Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
