Fenris Creations

Fenris Creations is a leading independent game developer that has been praised for its artistry, technology and game design that facilitates emergent behaviour, empowering players with compelling means of self-expression. Founded in 1997 on the principle of pushing the envelope and breaking new ground on all levels, Fenris Creations is on a mission to create virtual worlds more meaningful than real life. With the launch of EVE Online in May 2003, Fenris Creations established itself as a pioneer of cutting edge massively multiplayer games, winning numerous awards and receiving critical acclaim worldwide. Fenris Creations is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, and has additional studios in London and Shanghai. For more information, visit www.ccpgames.com.

About

Senior QA Analyst

As a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst on an EVE Online gameplay team, you will guide testing from early design through release and live monitoring. You will work closely with design, engineering, and production to identify risks, shape test coverage, and help the team deliver reliable, engaging gameplay.

You will develop deep knowledge of your team's gameplay systems and how they interact with the wider game. As an advocate for players, you will contribute to design discussions, challenge assumptions, and provide actionable feedback on gameplay and usability. You will also coordinate outsourced testing while improving how the team builds quality into everyday development.

Helstu verkefni og ábyrgð

Own the team's test approach, maintaining test plans, cases, regression coverage, and supporting documentation with input from the team.
Perform hands-on testing of gameplay features, mechanics, and interactions with existing systems, from design through release.
Assess quality risks, estimate testing effort, and partner with the producer to ensure adequate testing time and coverage. Coordinate testing across the development team and outsourced testers, providing clear priorities, instructions, and feedback.
Drive collaboration across teams and encourage shared ownership of quality.
Manage defects through triage, investigation, prioritization, and verification, helping the team make informed release decisions.
Review player bug reports, external issue lists, and relevant forum discussions to identify issues within the team's domain.
Coordinate deployment testing and post-release verification, communicating results and outstanding risks.
Ensure coverage across PC and Mac, including appropriate platform, performance, and regression testing.
Monitor relevant code, asset, and data changes, and coordinate access to working test environments, tools, and pipelines.
Improve testing practices and identify opportunities for automation, contributing to automated tests where appropriate.

Menntunar- og hæfniskröfur

At least five years of software or game testing experience, including coordinating and working effectively with outsourced testers.
A thorough understanding of development processes and testing throughout the project lifecycle.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate game mechanics, controls, interfaces, player feedback, rules, and rewards.
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to reproduce, isolate, and clearly document defects.
The ability to prioritize testing based on risk and communicate quality concerns clearly.
Excellent written and spoken English, with strong collaboration skills.
An organized, methodical, and proactive approach, combined with curiosity and creative problem-solving.

Æskilegt en ekki skilyrði

Familiarity with Scripting, Python or other programming languages.
Experience with test automation.
Experience working in Agile development teams.
Knowledge of EVE Online or experience testing complex multiplayer gameplay systems.

Fríðindi í starfi

The challenge of working on ambitious projects with amazingly smart and creative co-workers.
A multicultural work environment that encourages growth, creativity and innovation.
Double work station setup and flexible work environment.
An active fun division that hosts regular events.
An excellent canteen that offers a weekly breakfast and lunch menu as well as drinks and snacks.
Discretionary quarterly and annual performance sharing plan.
Annual sports grant.
A mobile phone as well as a mobile usage package.
Home internet.
A conditional monthly transportation grant.
Work environment that focuses on employee well-being.
On-site doctor, free of charge as well as other on-site services at a discounted price.
Relocation Package.