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Producer 1
BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Producer 1 for an opportunity in Redmond, WA-Onsite!
Position Title: Producer 1
Location: Redmond, WA-Onsite
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 18 Months
Job Type: [FULL TIME [CONTRACT], [Onsite]
Pay Range:[$35] - [$40]
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Description:
- As the Pipeline, Test Infrastructure and Build Quality Associate Producer, you will partner with the lead Producer to define, build, maintain and continuously develop the component chain that enables our development teams to develop, build, test and distribute Forza titles; all with a goal of making it easier for them to build the highest quality gaming experiences, efficiently. You'll have the opportunity to engage with a cross-disciplinary team of creators to gather requirements for what they need to deliver high quality game content on time and at quality.
- You'll be responsible for executing in partnership with the lead producer or leading directly, our day-to-day software development lifecycle rituals (i.e. scrum rituals) such sprint planning, backlog refinement, bug triage, daily standup, sprint kick-off and sprint close rituals. All with the goal of ensuring the team sets achievable sprint by sprint goals and enabling the development team to execute.
- You will also partner with the lead producer to break down features into work items, then coordinate deliverables across multiple teams, ushering them towards successful delivery.
Responsibilities: Typical day in the role
- Partner with the lead producer on Quarterly Milestone Planning, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement and Bug Triage rituals.
- Lead Sprint Kick-off, daily standups, Sprint Close, Demo and Retrospective Rituals.
- Work with development teams to usher deliverables through various stages of development, ensuring commitments are met on time and to the highest possible quality.
- Partner with the team to define user stories and describe clear acceptance criteria for features and tasks.
- Enter, track, and communicate project capacity and velocity. Tracking and mitigating dependencies and risks.
- Facilitate collaborative and effective communication between team members. Ensuring awareness of schedules and progress through all phases of development.
QualificationsHard Skills:
- 2-3 Years of demonstrated experience in Agile-based, Kanban and/or Waterfall software development or game production methodologies, with a proven ability to collaborate with engineers to achieve production plans.
- 2-3 Years experience working with foundational, infrastructure, frameworks and/or core engineering teams and product.
- At least 1 year experience working with Quality Assurance engineers/teams defining testing plans for new features and bugs.
- Worked within an org that shipped at least one game title in a production role supporting a AAA / Console based game or similar consumer-based software experience.
- Knowledge of the game development lifecycle, from concept to production to continuous development and live management.
- Project Management Tools/software experience such as Azure Dev Ops (ADO), Jira, Asana, Monday and Confluence preferred.
- Experience creating processes and driving results with internal & remote teams.
- 2-3+ year of experience as a producer with a track record of exceptional performance.
- Capable of balancing a project's production requirements within budget and staff limitations while ensuring high production values are never compromised.
- Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be a master at conflict resolution.
- Keen attention to detail and strong analytical mind and problem-solving capabilities.
- Passion for making the best games in the world.
Benefits:BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
Keywords:#Producer #Gaming/AAA/Gaming Console #Agile/Waterfall/Kanban #QA/Testing
About BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.
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Job SnapshotEmployee TypeContractor
LocationRedmond, WA (Onsite)
Job TypeInformation Technology
ExperienceNot Specified
Date Posted05/08/2024
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