Junior QA Analyst - Old School RuneScape

Jagex; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Minimum 6% Pension contributions

Life Insurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Jagex is seeking a Junior QA Analyst for the Old School RuneScape team in Cambridge. You will be embedded in a multi-disciplinary game development team, testing content and providing feedback on mechanics, design, and balancing.

The role suits someone early in their QA career and eager to learn, grow, and contribute to high-quality updates. You will learn test processes, execute cases, and report bugs within a Scrum framework while attending the Cambridge office at least two days per week.

Qualifications

• A solid understanding of video game structure and QA fundamentals.
• Good verbal and written communication when reporting findings.
• Enthusiasm for learning new QA techniques and games development.
• Ability to work within a Scrum team and deliver quality feedback.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply test processes, create clear test cases for game features.
• Execute test cases, playtests, report bugs, and feed risks to the team.
• Investigate player-reported bugs and provide objective feedback on mechanics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn QA techniques

Job description

Location: Cambridge, UK. This is a hybrid role - you will be required to attend our office in south Cambridgeshire a minimum of 2 days per week.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have permanent Right To Work in the UK to be considered.

Application Closing Date: 7th August 2026

Do you have a sharp eye for detail, a genuine love of games, and a desire to start your career making sure millions of players get the best possible experience?

As a Junior QA Analyst on the Old School RuneScape team, you’ll be embedded in a multi-discipline game development team, testing content and giving qualitative feedback on game mechanics, design, and balancing. Your work will have a direct impact on the quality of every update that reaches our players.

This is a role for someone early in their QA career who’s eager to learn, build their craft, and grow within a team that takes quality seriously. You’ll be supported as you develop your testing skills, with plenty of opportunity to take on more as your confidence grows.

What you’ll be doing

• Learn and apply test processes and techniques, creating clear, concise test cases that cover a range of game functionality.
• Execute test cases and testing activities including playtests, reporting bugs, feedback, and risks in line with team standards.
• Investigate player-reported bugs, analysing findings and feeding them back to the team.
• Analyse game content and provide objective, constructive feedback on mechanics, design, and balancing.
• Identify and escal-ate risks that could impact game quality or player satisfaction.
• Work as part of a Scrum team, learning the responsibilities of a tester within ceremonies and contributing to the team’s delivery goals.

What we’re looking for

• A solid understanding of video game structure and components such as UI, inventory systems, multiplayer, balancing, narrative, and so on.
• Basic knowledge of the video game development process, including the role QA plays within a development team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to report findings clearly and work collaboratively in a team.
• Familiarity with PC operating systems and hardware, and a basic understanding of mobile platforms.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies, QA techniques, and games development.
• In-depth knowledge of Old School RuneScape is a strong advantage.

Interview Process

The interview process will take approximately [number] weeks and will consist of three stages:

• Initial video interview
• 45-minute Microsoft Teams interview with the Hiring Manager
• 1-hour session meeting the team, discussing game testing fundamentals and Jagex values

What we offer

When you join Jagex you can look forward to a generous Perks & Benefits package including:

• Private Healthcare, including Dental Plan.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.
• Minimum 6% Pension contributions.
• Life Insurance.
• Enhanced family leave policies from day 1.
• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays & the option to buy/sell holidays + so much more!

Right to Work Statement

This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship for this position, either now or in the future. Applicants must therefore be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.

About Jagex

We are Jagex: The RuneScape Company. Home to one of gaming’s most enduring success stories. We create deep, community-powered games with worlds that evolve, inspire, and endure. Our flagship MMORPG franchise, RuneScape, has welcomed over 300 million player accounts, inspiring generations of players across PC and mobile for 25 years.

As we begin our 26th year, we are accelerating our strategy to expand RuneScape into a broader ecosystem of forever games and connected experiences, grounded in a renewed commitment to integrity and fair play. This includes the reduction of monetisation mechanics, as well as the launch of RuneScape: DragonWilds into Steam Early Access in 2025, representing a major step in building a multi-genre future for the RuneScape universe. We remain focused on building enduring worlds, empowering player-led innovation, and laying the foundations for the boldest era in RuneScape’s history. For more information, visit https://www.jagex.com/.

Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, we are home to passionate creators, storytellers, engineers, and even a few dreamers, all united by a single mission to shape the future of online worlds and empower players to make them their own. We’re looking for people to join us who share our ambitions and values. We foster an inclusive workplace built on trust, autonomy, and a shared passion for creating experiences that inspire our communities. Our values guide everything we do: We Embrace Fellowship by collaborating and sharing openly. We Hone our Craft by always learning and improving; We Honour our Vows by being honest and transparent; We are our Customers’ Heroes by striving to understand our team & player needs, and We Seize The Day by making the most of every opportunity.

Join us. The next era of RuneScape and the next chapter of Jagex: The RuneScape Company starts now.

Inclusion & Accessibility Statement

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and we recruit, develop, and promote based on merit and ability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please let us know when you’re invited to interview.