The Odd Gentlemen, a diverse, multi-award winning, independent, narrative video game studio and creators of King’s Quest (2016) and The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom is looking for a talented QA Lead to join our (currently remote) team. We are staffing up on our upcoming innovative, narrative title. Follow @theoddgentlemen on twitter for the latest job updates. Diverse applicants are always encouraged to and welcomed to apply.

Our ideal candidate has a proven eye for detail, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), is both collaborative and self-directed, and is willing to take ownership of our overall QA processes. An appreciation of storytelling and narrative games is key.

Responsibilities

Develop and write testing plans and implement effective testing methodologies
Map out and schedule testing strategies for both current and future deadlines
Provide insight and guidance on the creation, use, maintenance, and improvement of our current and future QA tools and processes
Utilize testing tools such as issue tracking databases and similar software
Manage day-to-day activity in issue tracking database, including routing issues, providing feedback to junior testers on the quality of their write-ups, anticipating usage issues, and performing end-of-project triage
Work closely with the Producer, Creative Director, and other team leads to provide timely and accurate updates related to the project and escalate critical issues to appropriate stakeholders
Enforce testing policies, procedures and standards

Experience

Professional level understanding game development practices
Proven documentation of authoring test plans, test specs, and test cases
Understanding of how to leverage QA best practices, principles, and methodologies.
2-3 years experience testing throughout the development lifecycle in software or AAA games
Strong familiarity with one or more video game platforms (PC/Mac, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, etc.)
Experience working with Unity game engine

Please email Jobs@theoddgentlemen.com with a resume, cover letter, and portfolio materials or links.

About The Odd Gentlemen

About the Odd Gentlemen

The Odd Gentlemen is a diverse, independent game studio passionate about creating innovative gameplay with narrative and puzzle elements that feature experiences that can be shared together and enjoyed by a wide audience.

Over the last 11 years they have shipped more than 40 SKUs and partnered with 2K Games, Activision, Disney, and Starburns Industries. The studio has garnered multiple game-of-the year-awards and strives to push the boundaries of mechanics, aesthetics, and story within the interactive space. They are best known for the critically acclaimed games King's Quest and The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom.