Ready to be the ultimate quality guardian at the UK's biggest bingo site?
Do you have a sixth sense for spotting bugs? Are you an expert at making sure games are not just fun, but absolutely perfect? Then you might just be the perfect fit for the tombola family! We’re not just any online gaming site; we’re the UK's biggest, and we pride ourselves on building all our amazing games right here in-house. That means we need someone special to ensure every single game is as flawless as it is fun for our millions of players!
We're on the hunt for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Game Tester to join our fantastic Game Studio team in Sunderland. This isn't just a job; it’s a chance to drive quality, mentor a team, and have a huge impact on our entire game delivery process!
What you'll be getting up to (a glimpse into your new role!):
You'll be a key part of ensuring our games are delivered faster and at an even higher quality. A typical day might look like this:
- Defining test specifications and performing in-depth risk analysis on issues.
- Mentoring and coaching our junior testers, helping them grow and excel.
- Managing and scheduling game releases, making sure everything runs like clockwork.
- Attending cross-functional road-mapping sessions and collaborating with the product team on game requirements.
- Investigating issues at the root cause level and working with developers to find creative solutions.
- Driving process improvements to boost efficiency for the entire game studio.
What we're looking for in you (your superpowers!):
We're looking for someone who is proactive, collaborative, and has a real passion for quality.
The Must-Haves:
- In-depth domain knowledge of game behaviours, business rules, and regulatory requirements.
- A strong understanding of software development life cycles and methodologies.
- The ability to define test specifications and investigate issues at a root cause level.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, comfortable working with developers and product managers.
- Strong people development skills, with a focus on coaching and mentoring.
- The ability to identify and implement process improvements.
The Nice-to-Haves (bonus points if you have these!):
- Higher level ISTQB qualifications.
- Strong people management skills, with a focus on coaching and developing people.
- A deep understanding of CMS management for live game assets.
Why this role is a game-changer for you:
You’ll be making a huge impact that extends beyond the test team, influencing senior management and product managers to enable faster game delivery at a higher quality. This is a brilliant opportunity to take on new challenges, mentor others, and help shape the future of our game studio. Our testers have exciting career paths, with long-term opportunities like Delivery Manager, Principal Tester, and Test Manager!
Ready to add your sparkle at tombola? If you're passionate about gaming, quality assurance, and helping a fantastic team to thrive, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now and let's make some magic together!