Live QA Lead

Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is the independent AAA video game developer and publisher behind the free-to-play mobile game TECHNOCORE, the gamer-first blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming next-gen battle royale Off The Grid, in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Kyiv, Ukraine; and London, UK. The company is helmed by CEO Vlad Korolov and CSO Alexander Zoll. Gunzilla is built on the desire to innovate and push the limits of the games industry.

Gunzillas formidable team of talent comes from a variety of industry-leading studios and publishers (Ubisoft, Electronic Arts (EA), THQ, etc.) as well as Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer Neill Blomkamp, Chief Visionary Officer, and the author of the Altered Carbon series, which has been adapted into a popular Netflix show, Richard K. Morgan, Script Writer.

The Gunzilla Leadership team includes well-known industry professionals like Timur Davidenko, Chief Technology Officer (Far Cry, Warface, and Crysis), Scott Probin, Studio Director (EA Sports NHL series, the Need for Speed franchise, Populous 2, Powermonger, Space Hulk), Dmitriy Markov, Technical Director (Metro Exodus, ARKTIKA.1), Volodymyr Savin, Audio Director (Cut the Rope, Metro Exodus, HBOs Chernobyl series), Petr Cherkes, Design Director (The Last of Us, Uncharted 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic), Krasimir Nechevski, Animation Director (Adam, Book of the Dead), Nikolas Gekko, Lead Art Director, (Call of Duty: WWII, Halo Infinite, Destiny) and Kiran Pulicheri, Technical Art Director (Control, Far Cry 6).

OUR VALUES

• Players First & Foremost. We aim to create titles that players love and get lost in, so our games are developed with them in mind from the start.
• We Believe in Our People. We believe in building strong teams of self-motivated individuals empowered to work at their best in a supportive environment; when were strong together, we thrive together.
• Commitment to Engagement & Quality. We are deeply passionate about what we do, ensuring we produce next-generation experiences of the highest calibre.
• Make Bold Moves & Innovate. We strive to make bold moves and push technology to its limits; there are no wrong steps if the outcome redefines the boundaries.
• Open & Honest. We believe in building trust through transparency and honest communication. Were proud of who we are, what we stand for, and what were building.

Gunzilla Games is looking to recruit a Live QA Lead to head a team of Live QA testers within our QA Team for our game OTG (Off The Grid), an all-new AAA Battle Royale 2.0 third-person shooter, due for release on PlayStation®5, Xbox® Series X|S and PC

• Collaborate with leadership to establish the strategy for Live QA processes, procedures, and playbooks.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Live bug and issue tracking system.
• Manage the development, upkeep, and enhancement of Live QA-specific Test Suites and cases.
• Aid in the development, upkeep, and enhancement of reports and tools used by the Live QA team to communicate with stakeholders.
• Manage the test plans and resource allocation for internal test environments to secure UAT approval for our live games.
• Work closely with the LiveOps team, Release Manager, and Producers to ensure the accuracy and timely execution of live game operations.
• Take responsibility for validating and supporting in-game promotions and events.
• Provide support for our titles both pre and post-release, working closely with QA, Development, and Community teams.
• Analyze reports from Community Management and Customer Support, focusing on analytics, player sentiment, and commonly reported issues, and log defects reported by our players.
• Evaluate the severity and priority of issues, assisting in the reproduction and triage of bugs.
• Communicate reports and key insights to stakeholders across various departments.
• Perform test case execution and daily online checks.
• Assess the impact of changes in the game and identify opportunities to enhance acquisition, retention, and monetization.

• Experience in QA of live games, for PC or Console
• 5+ years of QA experience with at least 2 in a senior or leadership role
• An passionate gamer with a good understanding of Games as a Service.
• Proficient time management and organisational skills, able to prioritise tasks
• Knowledge of game/software development processes
• Knowledge of basic testing pipelines
• Good English language (spoken and written)

• Unlimited Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Flexible Working
• Work from Home
• Health Insurance
• Bonuses
• English / German Courses
• Public Transportation
• Relocation & Accommodation Support
• Office Perks & Gym Membership

• Some benefits may vary depending on Location & position

Videogames are for everyone, so everyone should have the opportunity to create them. Were looking for a huge variety of unique life experiences to help shape the worlds were developing, so promise your application will be given the same consideration as everyone elses, regardless of your background.

Heres what you can expect when applying at Gunzilla.

• Click on "Apply Here" on the page of the role and send us your CV via email.
• If selected to move to the next stage, youll be contacted by a member of our recruitment team.
• Some roles require a competency test, which the recruitment team will support you on.
• Zoom interviews will be conducted by your hiring manager, or youll be invited to meet us at our recruiting studio.
• Following your interview, well contact you either way.
• If the interview went well but we feel you arent suited to the specific role, well retain your details (with your permission) for future consideration.