Development Operations Coordinator

Nintendo•Redmond, WA

28d•$29 - $46

About The Position

The Test Engineering department provides support services to Nintendo of America (NOA) teams involved with the development process of gaming software and hardware throughout North and South America. These services include pre-release product security, development hardware and software distribution, IT infrastructure support, software engineering for tool and application creation, activity support, and developer guideline workflows. This position will be responsible for planning and executing the receipt, tracking, and transfer of development hardware and software systems instrumental to the support of game development activities. Duties are performed under strict adherence to corporate prototype security policies and corporate information management policies.

Requirements

Three to five years of related experience
Experience leading projects or a team
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent verbal/written communication skills, problem solving and cross-group collaboration
Excellent PC and Microsoft Office suite skills
Ability to learn new software/technologies quickly
Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines
Valid passport required for international travel
Associate degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of video games and hardware platforms highly preferred
Proficiency with Bash scripting and basic programming preferred
Proficiency in IT infrastructure support or knowledge
Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime, weekends and holidays as needed to meet business needs

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and executing the receipt, tracking, and transfer of development hardware and software systems instrumental to the support of game development activities
Receives prototype software and hardware, documents, and ensures security of distributed game software received from Nintendo Company, Ltd. (NCL) and Nintendo licensees and developers
Verifies software security and that the process is followed by all departments
Maintains and oversees software database and facilitates FTP/VPN access and protocol
Resolves discrepancies on software submissions
Maintains software submission logs and databases
Reviews software programs prior to routing to final testing and manufacturing
Processes prototype software for use by North and South American markets
Maintains internal server and archive processes
Actively engages in ongoing process improvement as well as personal development
Processes and provides prototype software and hardware support to external departments
Processes and prepares game file for test team usage