Senior Test Automation Engineer

As a Senior Test Automation Engineer at 31st Union, your primary responsibilities include designing, developing, and automating unit and black-box tests for our AAA titles. You will manage test artifacts, metrics, and telemetry to monitor game performance, collaborate with internal teams and external QA partners for efficient build and testing processes, as well as extend and instrument game systems in-engine to ensure coverage and correctness.

To be considered for the Senior Test Automation Engineer position at 31st Union, candidates should have strong proficiency in C# and C/C++, a solid grasp of object-oriented design principles, and experience with automation computing resources for large-scale testing. Familiarity with scripting languages like Python, understanding of testing frameworks, and a proven ability to analyze complex scenarios are also crucial for success.

The Senior Test Automation Engineer at 31st Union plays a vital role in maintaining game quality by developing robust testing frameworks and automating the testing process. You will create and interpret test data, ensuring that the game systems meet expected standards of performance and correctness, thus significantly impacting the overall user experience.

Relevant experience for the Senior Test Automation Engineer role at 31st Union includes working with Unreal Engine 4/5, having a background in shipping AAA titles on console or PC, and experience testing multiplayer environments. Additionally, familiarity with continuous integration frameworks like Jenkins or TravisCI is beneficial.

As a Senior Test Automation Engineer at 31st Union, you will be working on Project ETHOS, a groundbreaking new free-to-play game. This title is a 3rd person rogue-like hero shooter that is set to elevate gaming experiences through its innovative gameplay mechanics and stunning design.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you developed automated tests, emphasizing your role in ensuring game quality. Discuss the tools and frameworks you used, the challenges faced, and how you overcame them to improve the testing process.

Mention your strong proficiency in relevant languages such as C#, C++, and Python. Discuss how these skills have helped you in past projects, particularly in developing automation scripts and managing test frameworks.

Describe your systematic approach to troubleshooting, including how you analyze data, collaborate with team members, and use testing methodologies to effectively identify and resolve issues within the game.

Discuss the testing frameworks you are experienced with, such as NUnit, Mocha, or proprietary ones associated with game development. Provide examples of how you've implemented these in your testing process to improve efficiency and reliability.

Explain your methods for creating scalable testing solutions, such as designing tests that can be easily modified for new game features, utilizing cloud-based resources for larger test runs, and implementing continuous integration practices to make testing more efficient.

Share a concrete example where collaboration with an external QA partner led to improved testing outcomes. Discuss the communication processes you put in place and how collective feedback enhanced the product quality.

Discuss the importance of telemetry data in monitoring game performance and user interaction. Highlight how you use this data to refine test cases and provide insights into potential issues that need addressing during development.

Describe the methods you use to keep your skills sharp, such as attending industry conferences, participating in online forums, and following relevant publications or influencers in the game development community.

Discuss how you have utilized CI tools in your previous roles to automate the testing pipeline, manage builds, and ensure that tests are run efficiently. Include any specific challenges you faced and how you addressed them.

Articulate your personal philosophy regarding QA, emphasizing the importance of not only identifying bugs but also fostering a culture of quality within the development team. Discuss how you advocate for best practices and proactive testing strategies.