Junior QA Engineer 2021
IGT is the market leader in the design and manufacture of casino games with a presence in almost all jurisdictions offering legalized gambling. The game studios provide a fun and collaborative environment for game designers, software engineers, and software test to make games. We move quickly to market changes and innovate constantly to provide our players with the best gaming experiences.
Role overview
We are looking for a Software Test Engineer to join our Manchester studio, in Media City. If you have a passion for technology as it relates to making high quality games, enjoy working in a team environment and have a commitment to providing a world class customer experience, we would be interested in talking to you.
You will typically work under the mentorship of a senior tester, testing gaming software to ensure it meets required customer, jurisdictional and functional specifications and complies with regulatory requirements, with an expectation to become independent. You will develop and execute test plans and test scripts for game software and assist in defining test standards.
This role offers a wide variety of challenges to solve and explore problems related to innovative slot game-play concepts, and finding creative ways to meet the demands of players around the globe.
Due to our international structure, IGT provides you with a challenging multicultural environment where you can use your initiative and contribute to the realization of the company’s targets. IGT strongly believes in personal development and invests continually in training and coaching.
Responsibilities
- Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities.
- Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs.
- Work closely with software developers and producers and product managers.
- Perform manual and automated testing.
- Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
Qualifications
- Bachelors of Science degree in computer science, or equivalent commercial working experience.
- 2 years of experience in software quality assurance.
- Good knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Self-motivated and team-orientated with a passion for developing high-quality software.
- Demonstrates strong collaboration skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
- Cross browser / Mobile testing experience.
- Working knowledge of Slot or Lottery gaming regulations.
- Hands-on experience with automated testing tools.
Benefits
- Challenging projects using cutting-edge technologies
- Continuous professional growth
- Excellent working conditions and Class-A office
- Budget for learning, sport and other perks
- Pension
- Life insurance x 3
- Income protection
- Travel Insurance
- Private medical
- Private dental
- 25 days holiday