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11-07-2005, 04:25 AM
Midway Studios Australia (Adelaide) is looking for the best talent in the business to work on exciting, AAA budget character based action games for PS2 and Next Generation consoles. Due to continued growth we are currently seeking a Technical Standards Analyst who will be part of the QA team.
SUMMARY
As part of a Quality Assurance team, the Technical Standards Analyst helps ensure that Midway’s titles exhibit high quality, especially in regards to the console manufacturers’ technical submission standards. The Technical Standards Analyst evaluates each title’s compliance with standards, enters defect reports into the defect tracking database, and writes and distributes reports to the Product Development team. In addition, the Technical Standards Analyst helps inform the teams about how best to comply with these standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Supports the Product Development teams with effective and consistent submission standards guidance for all regions.
· Evaluates titles in regards to compliance with the console manufacturers’ submission standards; enters defect reports into the defect tracking database; writes and distributes compliance reports to the Product Development team.
· Maintains up-to-date awareness of console submission standards and licensed peripherals.
· Maintains contacts in each console manufacturer’s standards department.
· Resolves issues concerning standards by working with contacts at each console manufacturer; informs and advises the Product Development team regarding these issues.
· Works closely with the Lead QA Analyst to organize and schedule standards testing.
· Works closely with the Lead QA Analyst to evaluate and report the title’s readiness for submission.
· Helps maintain standards awareness among QA personnel by preparing and delivering training as well as creating documentation, CDs, and other standards resources for the QA personnel.
· Maintains awareness of current software and hardware trends, consumer expectations, and competitive products specifically regarding computer and console-based platforms.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
· Associate's degree or equivalent from two or four year college or technical school; or minimum of one year of industry related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Ability to work as a team player and interact with other department personnel.
· Comprehensive understanding of one or more operating systems or platforms.
· An extensive knowledge of gaming within the past decade, this includes games, consoles, and culture.
· Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, FTP, and MS Project.
· Strong time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
· Ability to define problems, and recommend solutions.
· Must be able to travel from time to time.
Applications close Date: 25th Nov 05
If you feel you have what we're looking for, please forward your resume to:
employment@ratbaggames.com or by mail to Employment Officer, Midway Studios Australia, Level 1 / 176 Pulteney Street, Adelaide SA 5000 , Australia
SUMMARY
As part of a Quality Assurance team, the Technical Standards Analyst helps ensure that Midway’s titles exhibit high quality, especially in regards to the console manufacturers’ technical submission standards. The Technical Standards Analyst evaluates each title’s compliance with standards, enters defect reports into the defect tracking database, and writes and distributes reports to the Product Development team. In addition, the Technical Standards Analyst helps inform the teams about how best to comply with these standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Supports the Product Development teams with effective and consistent submission standards guidance for all regions.
· Evaluates titles in regards to compliance with the console manufacturers’ submission standards; enters defect reports into the defect tracking database; writes and distributes compliance reports to the Product Development team.
· Maintains up-to-date awareness of console submission standards and licensed peripherals.
· Maintains contacts in each console manufacturer’s standards department.
· Resolves issues concerning standards by working with contacts at each console manufacturer; informs and advises the Product Development team regarding these issues.
· Works closely with the Lead QA Analyst to organize and schedule standards testing.
· Works closely with the Lead QA Analyst to evaluate and report the title’s readiness for submission.
· Helps maintain standards awareness among QA personnel by preparing and delivering training as well as creating documentation, CDs, and other standards resources for the QA personnel.
· Maintains awareness of current software and hardware trends, consumer expectations, and competitive products specifically regarding computer and console-based platforms.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
· Associate's degree or equivalent from two or four year college or technical school; or minimum of one year of industry related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Ability to work as a team player and interact with other department personnel.
· Comprehensive understanding of one or more operating systems or platforms.
· An extensive knowledge of gaming within the past decade, this includes games, consoles, and culture.
· Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, FTP, and MS Project.
· Strong time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
· Ability to define problems, and recommend solutions.
· Must be able to travel from time to time.
Applications close Date: 25th Nov 05
If you feel you have what we're looking for, please forward your resume to:
employment@ratbaggames.com or by mail to Employment Officer, Midway Studios Australia, Level 1 / 176 Pulteney Street, Adelaide SA 5000 , Australia