Lead Software Engineer (Automation Tools)

Who We Are

At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.

We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.

About The Role

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Game QA Engineering team, you will drive initiatives that enable our QA and Product teams to move faster and with greater confidence. You’ll determine the right technologies and architect scalable solutions that contribute to a comprehensive quality coverage strategy and track against key performance metrics. You’ll engage in a regular feedback cycle to ensure we’re building what the team really needs. You will leverage your expertise to lead other engineers in organization wide initiatives.

What You’ll Achieve

• Drive the development of our game test automation framework, partnering with QA and Dev leaders to address the most important demands
• Build a suite of services and tests that provide ongoing verification of all our Platform Engineering projects and middle-ware tools
• Design tools that enhance efficiency and productivity for QA and development operations
• Establish best practices for the team, ensuring solutions are optimized for performance and scalability across various environments and project demands
• Support the growth of QA Engineers across various responsibilities, from framework and test development to building advanced testing tools and scripts
• Explore emerging technologies such as AI to help define the future of QA strategy

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Proficiency programming with C# and Python
• Experience in Unity
• Experience working with CI/CD workflows and platforms such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or TeamCity.
• Experience in building automation or development frameworks for games or mobile applications
• Knowledge of AWS cloud services, including S3, EC2, and experience with messaging services.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple teams, identifying project requirements, and ensuring successful delivery.
• Leadership skills to provide direction and mentoring to other engineers.
• Nice to have: Experience working on internal tools or DevOps.

Why join us

There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:

• We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
• We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
• Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming

Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.