Senior Manager, Software Integration Testing

Aristocrat; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading gaming technology company as a SIT Team Lead, responsible for managing integration testing and ensuring high-quality standards in game development. You will mentor engineers, communicate with stakeholders, and uphold Aristocrat's core values in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Robust benefits package

Global career opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Software development and/or testing.
• Prior experience in the land-based gaming industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SIT team for software integration testing.
• Build and manage test plans for product architecture and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Team Player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Electronics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jira

Linux OS

Windows OS

C++

C#

Scripting tools

Automation tools

Job description

In this role, you will lead the Oz Games Studio SIT Team, demonstrate technical leadership, and deliver outstanding results to the Oz Games Studio product portfolio.

What you’ll do:

• Build and manage a team of SIT engineers who are responsible for end-to-end software integration testing on games developed by the studio.

• Direct and ensure procedures, tools, and test plans are in place and consistently followed, including ensuring team members:

  a) Analyse and understand the product architecture and commercial requirements, and build Integrity test plans with clear objectives and test scenarios that will validate that the needs of the player and operator have been met;

  b) Build Compliance test plans that will ensure that the design and implementation of new game mechanics and features do not breach applicable regulations;

  c) Create Integration test plans that will ensure that new game mechanics integrate well with the technology that supports them, including platforms, cabinet hardware/firmware, common code libraries, and external systems;

  d) Provide good test traceability, and demonstrate sound and logical reasoning when raising issues to the development team

• Monitors progress of projects and confers with management to ensure the design and development are on schedule

• Communicates effectively, tactfully, and comfortably with all levels of personnel within the D&D organisation.

• Work collaboratively with the Studio leadership team to ensure the testing strategy is an integral part of the development process and optimised to meet our high-quality standards

• Provide training and mentoring to SIT team members, ensuring that they are allocated work that will continue to stretch and grow them, and provide the appropriate level of shadowing and oversight to ensure the integrity of their work.

• Role model Aristocrat “Winning Ways” core values and behaviours with a positive, can-do attitude applied to everything you do.

• All other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Electronics or similar
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Software development and/or testing, including product testing experience
• Prior experience in the land-based gaming industry is preferred, or experience in a closely related gaming field
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Microsoft Office, Jira, Linux OS, Windows OS, C++, C#, scripting and/or automation tools will be highly regarded.

Attributes:

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with global stakeholders and interpret gaming regulations
• Ability to navigate changing business priorities and be flexible, adapting to support the business as required
• Ability to work collaboratively with development teams to customise testing approach by product scope and status
• Must possess good analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Team player with high people engagement skills
• A mature, self-motivated approach and willingness to assume responsibility and accountability for all work, and accountability for the work of others under your direction
• Proven ability to utilize creative thinking to solve complex engineering problems.

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

• Robust benefits package

• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player

• Talent Unleashed

• Collective Brilliance

• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

None

Additional Information:

Depending on the nature of your role, you may be required to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.