Associate QA Tester: Build Verification

Rockstar; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking Associate QA Testers in Edinburgh, Scotland. This full-time position involves testing game content, writing bug reports, and collaborating with various teams to ensure quality. Candidates should possess good PC knowledge, gaming ability, and effective communication skills. The role values attention to detail and the ability to multitask. This is an opportunity to contribute to game development in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong understanding of Rockstar titles, singleplayer and multiplayer.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of current generation game consoles.

Responsibilities

• Test core game content and systems timely.
• Write accurate bug reports and communicate effectively.
• Respond to ad-hoc test requests and other tasks.
• Work efficiently to deliver complete test reports.

Skills

Good general PC knowledge

Competent gaming ability

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask and prioritize

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Jira

Visual Studio

VSCode

Job description

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar is on the lookout for Associate QA Testers who are passionate, enthusiastic, and self-motivated, to join our internal Build Verification QA team.

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland.

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Build Verification QA team supports development by ensuring the quality and timely release of internal game builds.
• We action comprehensive test plans ensuring everything is functioning correctly.
• We write prompt and concise bug reports, and provide all relevant supporting information.
• We work cohesively with Build and Development teams to ensure all bugs are handled promptly throughout the build lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Test core game content and systems in a timely manner.
• Test additional tools or functionality as needed to support ongoing game development.
• Write accurate bug reports, triage of serious issues and report directly to other departments as necessary.
• Handle developing situations and respond promptly to new information, ensuring bug reports stay accurate and correct throughout the build cycle.
• Work efficiently and collaboratively to deliver complete test reports as quickly as possible.
• Hand work over to, and receive work from, other global test teams to ensure seamless coverage.
• Respond to ad-hoc or time-sensitive test requests alongside regular duties.

REQUIREMENTS

• Good general PC knowledge, including experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Competent gaming ability and a strong understanding of Rockstar titles, both singleplayer and multiplayer.
• Ability to work productively, collaboratively, and communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to multitask, prioritise, and work within strict time constraints.
• The ability to concisely communicate complex and nuanced information both in-person and through written reports.
• Knowledge of current generation games consoles and PCs.
• The ability to remain focused when approaching repetitive tasks.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Previous industry experience not required but helpful.
• Familiarity with code editors or IDEs (eg. Visual Studio, VSCode), reading code, interpreting call stacks, etc. is helpful but not required.
• Existing experience with database software (Jira, Mantis, Test Track, etc.).
• Degree level educated.
• An interest in and understanding of the technical aspects of video game development.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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