MindArk are looking for experienced software testers to join our quality assurance team.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong interest in online computer games, and should have previous experience in the full cycle of software testing and a technical oriented higher education degree.



Work description

You will be working closely with the development team from requirement specification phase to verification phase.



Responsibilities

• Assist in requirement specification for new content and game logic.
• Document system requirements.
• Produce test plans.
• Develop, define and manage testing procedures and schedules
• Define, execute and maintain test cases/scenarios and test scripts
• Perform compliance checks and configuration audits and testing
• Detailed documenting and reporting of test results/status
• Assist in quality assurance and verification of software releases
• Investigate and verify bug reports

Requirements

• Sincere interest in and experience with various online computer games
• Software testing experience or a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a similar discipline
• Detail-oriented individual with strong troubleshooting, writing and communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work on projects independently
• Excellent English language skills

Apply to this position

MindArk are looking for experienced C++ programmers with good knowledge and understanding of the Standard Template Library and the Boost libraries.

Applicants should have a first or second class degree in software engineering and a minimum of 3 years C++ working experience within larger projects.

The position will involve working in a Development Team with advanced game development for the Windows platform, all the way from planning of new features, to design, implementation and launch.

As a member of a Development Team, applicants for the position should have good cooperation and social skills, and good communication skills in English.

MindArk offer a flexible work environment with excellent possibilities for personal development.

MindArk are looking for experienced 3D Graphics Artists that are creative, innovative and productive.

The quality of your work should be on the same level as the best contemporary media.

Applicants should function well in a production orientated environment, where good communication and social skills are necessary for working within the team. A high work tempo is normal in conjunction with update releases.

Applicants should have good experience with the latest technology in interactive entertainment and 3D Graphics. We work primarily with 3D Studio MAX for modeling and animation, as well as Photoshop for texturing and 2D graphics. We therefore expect that you can work with these programs on an expert level.

Please include samples of your work, especially game related graphics e.g. low polygon models and textures for real time rendering.

The Entropia Universe CryENGINE2 team is looking for a world builder/level designer.

The position involves the construction of environments in Entropia using the CryENGINE2 toolbox. The work will be performed in very close cooperation with MindArk’s graphical team.

Candidates must be able to build interesting, dynamic and balanced environments and infra structure in a seamless virtual universe. Experience of working with vast virtual 3d environments is a distinct advantage.

MindArk require that you submit at least one work sample using a level editor together with your application. Include also a description of why and how the work has been carried out.

You will need to make a 15 minute presentation of your work at the interview.

Requirements

• Experience of creating levels with some common level editor like Sandbox, Warcraft III world editor, Valve Hammer Editor or complete virtual worlds.
• Hands-on experience with virtual worlds and/or MMORPG’s.
• Genuine interest and understanding of online games and virtual environments.
• Knowledge and feeling for what makes places in a virtual world fun and appealing.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to structure and plan your work.

Beneficial

• Experience of working professionally with level design and/or infra structure of virtual environments.
• Good skills in drawing concept art.
• Artistic eye.
• Knowledge of economics.
• Experience with Entropia Universe.
• Understanding of underlying technical constraints and techniques or programming experience.

Qualifications

Preferably English native speaker with ability to proof read and translate Swedish texts to English.

Experienced copywriter/writer or journalist background.

Experience in reading and writing business English.

Ability to work on own initiative.

Tasks

MindArk has a constant and growing need to produce a wide range of texts and documents. This means that the traditional definition of a “Copywriter” may not be the most fitting description at all times for the position available. The position involves the creation and proofing of texts for informative, technical and marketing purposes. The various texts may be published in print and electronic formats.

Writing for the web (about 40-50%) will involve updating websites with current information.

Other tasks (about 50-60%) will include:

Writing and/or proofing and implementing all forms of text (items names, descriptions, help texts) into the Entropia Universe Client Software.

Proof reading contracts, policies, reports, communications.

Writing marketing/sales materials.

Examples of texts/documents include annual reports, corporate text material, information texts, policy documents, marketing texts and technical documents.

Application

Personal Letter and CV can be sent to jobs@mindark.com