Software Engineer in Test, £Excellent

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) is the central support organisation for over 100 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Australasia, marketing the world’s most popular computer games platforms – PS one®, PlayStation®2, PlayStation®Portable and PLAYSTATION®3.

They are looking to recruit a Software Engineer in Test for their R&D team based in central London.

Job Description:

In this position, you will work on projects to automate and improve the efficiency of SCEE's development processes such as setting up and maintaining automatic build processes and automated test tools.

You will have first-hand experience of source code control systems, build tool chains and automated systems and will work with teams in multiple regions to help integrate and commit validated code into SCEE's centralized repositories.

Working closely with the development teams and product specifications, you will develop systems, largely in python or .net languages (including C, C++). Any issues will be logged and resolved via SCEE's issue tracking systems.

You will work on a variety of PlayStation platforms using development hardware, testing a variety of libraries, applications and documentation developed by SCEE's R&D groups.

Indirectly, you will work on projects to validate and improve quality standards of SDK components developed by SCEE R&D, from design through to package and release to our game developers.

Skills Required:

• 3D Graphics,

• C,

• C++,

• Games industry experience,

• OpenGL,

• Perforce,

• Playstation platforms.

If you require further information regarding this position, please contact Danny Johnson on 01709 876877 or Email danny@aswift.com

Test Tools Lead, £Excellent + Benefits

Our Client is a Cambridge based graphics technology company, specialising in innovative solutions to challenging problems in the graphics space. Through a combination of applied research and practical engineering they create unique solutions to real problems.

They are looking to appoint a Test Tools Lead to join their team ASAP.

The suitable candidate will be required to define and implement a comprehensive test tool strategy. Working closely with the Product Owner and technical team the role is responsible for selecting and managing the tools necessary to perform effective unit, system, performance, regression and automation testing activities.

The successful candidate will have experience of testing software development kits. Experience of working in an Agile environments is also beneficial as is experience of developing automation and unit tests for 3d graphical products.

Responsibilities:

• Development of an automated test suite for the SDK

• Formulate a test strategy and associated processes/tools.

• Assist with creation and management of suitable test environments

• Assist other test analysts with system, performance and regression testing

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• C++ and scripting Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to track issues, estimate, prioritise and balance requirements under pressure

Experience/Education:

• Degree level education or equivalent industry experience

If you would like to apply for this position or require further information, please contact Danny Johnson at Aardvark Swift on 01709 876877 or Email danny@aswift.com