Hands on QA lead

Frogmind is an award-winning independent mobile games studio from Helsinki founded in 2012. We are best known for our games BADLAND, BADLAND 2, Badland Brawl, Rumble Stars and Rumble Hockey which have garnered over 150 million players and have won multiple industry awards including App Store iPad Game of the Year and Apple Design award. We have grown from an indie duo into a studio of 35 experienced developers.

Our games have been noted for their beauty, thoughtful game design, simple mechanics and top-notch gameplay. These are all values we are planning to keep, and take even further in our future games.

We are currently building something new and really impactful with next level ambition: http://www.hypehype.com

We are looking for a hands on QA lead.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with developers to define acceptance criteria, identify risks, and plan testing coverage for upcoming features & releases
  • Coordinate test efforts between geographically distributed freelancers to deliver the highest quality product
  • Hands on test as well as manage freelancers testing new updates for the live product on mobile & web platforms
  • Manage test plans/test suites in a dynamic & fast-paced environment
  • Analyse and troubleshoot reported defects and internal issues
  • Develop major testing initiatives using a combination of process, people, and effective testing methodologies

Requirements, expected skills and stats:

  • 3+ years of QA experience
  • Experience working with and testing for multiple Platforms (Desktop, Mobile, Consoles)
  • Interest and passion for shipping working products with minimal bugs
  • Ability to prioritize and work independently, as well as in a team environment
  • Ability to thrive while working in a fast-paced working environment
  • Extensive history / knowledge of playing games
  • Good communication skills in English

Required character traits:

  • Positive and driven personality that want’s to help
  • Can-do- attitude and likes levelling up & learning more
  • Passion for QA & playing games
  • Committed to tasks and an autonomous person with high level of initiative and energy
  • Ambition & love for making the coolest of games

We offer:

  • Freedom to design your own workflow to get the very best out of yourself
  • Freedom to choose your own laptop/workstation
  • Competitive compensation including an option plan (everyone at Frogmind is an owner of the company)
  • Opportunity to work with skilled industry veterans
  • Work in a well connected studio known for excellence
  • Flat hierarchy environment where your opinion counts
  • Be part of making the best game products in the world that stand out and make an impact in the industry

About Frogmind

  • Currently strike studio of 35 developers
  • In a long-term partnership with Supercell
  • Located in the centre of Helsinki with awesome food and bars aplenty
  • Winner of the Apple Design Award & iPad Game of the Year 2013 and many other awards since then
  • Financially solid company
  • Well connected (within the industry and with the platform holders)

Apply now at jobs@frogmindgames.com

Please include your CV and short motivation letter to your application.