Gaming QA Tester – Pre-Release & Networking Validation

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. (Japan); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Flexitime working (where approved)

Free car parking facilities

On Site Gym

Subsidised Café

On site bar

Access to cycle garage and showers

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a QA Tester for an onsite, temporary engagement in Liverpool. You will join PlayStation QA, finding and reporting bugs to help craft exceptional entertainment experiences. The role requires passion for gaming, analytical thinking, and strong written English skills.

The position is based in our Liverpool office, on-site five days a week, with opportunities to grow into other QA roles within PlayStation Studios and partner studios.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of Games/Software QA experience.
• Understanding of networking setup and hardware as it applies to modern console/PC/mobile gaming functionality.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out test plans on pre-release versions of software.
• Assessing product functionality against official SIE quality standards.
• Researching and documenting product defects and violations.
• Logging issues for development team review in concise written report formats.
• Providing user feedback that can help shape the end product.
• Applying knowledge of basic to intermediate networking principles and online gaming functionality.
• Collaborating on miscellaneous QA test process related tasks / projects.

Skills

QA testing

Networking basics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

On-site work

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a QA Tester for an onsite, temporary engagement in Liverpool. You will join PlayStation QA, finding and reporting bugs to help craft exceptional entertainment experiences. The role requires passion for gaming, analytical thinking, and strong written English skills.

The position is based in our Liverpool office, on-site five days a week, with opportunities to grow into other QA roles within PlayStation Studios and partner studios.