WHO IS PLAYSIDE STUDIOS?

PlaySide Studios is a dynamic and innovative company that employs individuals across Australia and New Zealand. As Australia’s largest publicly listed independent video game developer, PlaySide is committed to delivering cutting-edge interactive experiences across mobile, VR, AR, and PC platforms. With a diverse portfolio of more than 60 titles and collaborations with industry giants like Netflix and Activision Blizzard, working at PlaySide is not just a job but an opportunity to be part of an innovating the gaming industry.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Are you passionate about games and obsessed with quality? We’re on the hunt for a talented Build Engineer to join our vibrant game development team for a 6-month fixed term contract! In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring our players have an exceptional, bug-free experience. If you’re a proactive problem-solver with a knack for automation and a deep understanding of game development pipelines, you’ll thrive here, helping us deliver truly innovative and high-performance titles.

• Developing comprehensive test plans for game features and systems, covering functional, performance, and stability aspects.
• Writing and managing automation scripts (using languages like Python, PowerShell, Batch, or Bash) to streamline testing processes for game features, services, and pipelines.
• Collaborating with our build team (familiarity with TeamCity/Kotlin is a plus) to integrate QA processes directly into our continuous integration/delivery pipelines. This includes ensuring our source control system is set up for optimal testing and game server pipelines are robust.
• Identifying needs and creating tools to enhance our testing efficiency and overall quality assurance efforts.
• Investigating bugs, identifying root causes, and providing detailed, actionable reports to development teams, helping to improve game stability and performance.
• Setting up and utilizing tools to track key performance indicators and identify potential bottlenecks or issues in live or development environments.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication around quality goals, risks, and progress.