German Content QA Tester

Dovetail Games; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail Games is seeking a specialized QA Tester to work on German railway content, ensuring accuracy and quality across gaming platforms. The role requires railway expertise and a passion for gaming, with opportunities for remote work and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Industry-leading work-life balance

VISA sponsorship for qualifying roles

Explorer policy for remote work

Half Day Pay Day holiday

Health cash plan and eyecare benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Green Car benefits scheme

Amazon Voucher on your birthday

Access to funded fitness events

Regular social and sporting activities

Qualifications

• Experience in German railway operations, including safety systems.
• Gaming experience or enthusiasm.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Testing software across multiple gaming platforms.
• Documenting test results and providing feedback.
• Collaborating with development teams on errors and improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Tools

Bug reporting software

Job description

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• Location: UK Remote / Office Based, Chatham

The Role

Dovetail Games is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion (or lack thereof), education background, and game preferences, as we seek to recruit the very best from a diverse talent pool. We are committed to promoting diversity, and all applicants will be considered on their merit, qualifications, competence, and talent, regardless of any protected characteristics. At the individual's request, all roles will be considered for part-time, term-time only, and job share arrangements.

Our people can be based "where they do their best work" from either our HQ or from their home (UK based only / VISA sponsorship available on qualifying roles). However, occasional travel to the HQ office will be required for key meetings and events.

At Dovetail Games, we are passionate about empowering our people to build beautiful worlds, craft breathtaking games, and do the best work of their careers to deliver our vision: "By Enthusiasts, For Enthusiasts".

Our studio is situated in a river-front building in the heart of the Historic Dockyard in Chatham, Kent, UK. We are growing fast, developing our games using cutting-edge technology, and delivering these on multiple platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Series S/X.

The Role

We are looking for a specialized QA Tester to work on our German railway content, reporting to the QA Team Lead. You will test our games, look for bugs, provide accurate QA findings and quality-of-life improvements to our internal development teams, and update our database to maintain an accurate record.

Responsibilities

• Testing software to the defined standard across all current Dovetail gaming platforms following methodical quality assurance processes and test scripts.
• Testing simulation accuracy from a physics, operational, and artistic perspective.
• Providing quality feedback with a local perspective of what the end-product should look like for the most realistic player experience.
• Documenting test results using standard industry software, providing professional, clear, accurate, and complete bug reports.
• Providing feedback to avoid repeated mistakes, contributing to the refinement and improvement of testing plans and test cases.
• Working with development teams to rectify errors, providing gameplay and game-balance feedback.
• Collaborating with team members to coordinate test coverage and avoid duplicated effort, and assisting in training new team members when required.

What We Look For In You

• Railway enthusiast or professional with first-hand experience of German railway operations, including relevant safety systems and signaling.
• Keen gamer with the ability to familiarize with gameplay elements rapidly.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge or prior experience with bug reporting software/systems is beneficial.

Why Work For Us?

• You will have a direct and significant impact on the future of our games.
• You’ll experience an environment where you will be challenged but supported.
• We have an industry-leading work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work fully UK-based remotely.
• VISA sponsorship available on qualifying roles.
• Explorer policy, allowing you to roam up to 4 weeks of the year without using your leave.
• Half Day Pay Day holiday – adding 6 days to your allowance.
• My Rewards benefits package including health cash plan, eyecare, and GP Anytime.
• Cycle to work and tech schemes.
• Green Car benefits scheme provided by Tusker.
• Amazon Voucher on your birthday.
• Branded merchandise and swag.
• Access to funded fitness events and health checks.
• Regular social and sporting activities, including charity fundraising.