QA Analyst (Tech) - RuneScape

Jagex; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online game developer in Cambridge is seeking a QA Analyst to join their RuneScape Engineering team. You're expected to create test cases, execute various testing activities, and analyze game features. The ideal candidate will have a passion for video game development and a relevant degree, with strong analytical skills and familiarity with PC and mobile platforms. The company offers a hybrid work environment with generous benefits including private healthcare and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Minimum 6% Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience with user research or UX is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical skills to test and report effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create concise test cases and plans.
• Execute test cases and activities, including playtesting.
• Report bugs and feedback following team standards.
• Conduct testing on game engine features and report findings.

Skills

Passion for video game development

Understanding multi-disciplined team needs

Familiarity with PC and Mobile operating systems

Enthusiasm for learning new QA technologies

Education

Software/Video Game-related degree

ISTQB Certification

Tools

Test automation tools

Job description

As a QA Analyst you will be embedded within the RuneScape Engineering team, where you will be testing changes to the game engine and its supporting modules, giving qualitative feedback on game mechanics to deliver meaningful feature updates to our players.

Location: Hybrid - 2 days a week in Jagex office (Cambridge)

Key Responsibilities

• Create concise test cases and plans
• Execute different test cases and testing activities (e.g. playtest participation and run test automation)
• Report bugs, feedback, and risks, following team standards
• Investigate player bug reports and report on findings
• Test game engine features and report identified bugs
• Analyse game content and give feedback
• Identify and escalation risks that could impact game quality, player satisfaction or business success
• Create debugging scripts using our in house scripting language.
• Conduct Release Candidate testing on the Game Engine
• Work as part of a multi-discipline Game Engineering team covering:
  • Responsibilities of QA within Scrum
  • Run sprint planning

Required Skills, Traits and Qualifications

• Passion for video game development from the player‑centric creative element or the technical ‘behind the scenes’ operations.
• Expected to work in multi‑disciplined team and understand their needs.
• Familiarity with PC and Mobile operating systems and hardware.
• Enthusiasm and passion for learning new technologies and QA skills that improve the quality of the product.

Desired Skills, Traits and Qualifications

• Software/Video Game‑related degree or other qualifications such as Programming, QA or Agile courses (ISTQB, PCMs).
• In‑depth product (RS/OSRS) knowledge is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience with any of the following is a strong plus: User research, UX, Economics, Design, Programming, Automation, Data Analysis/Science, or Tools Development.

What we offer

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

• Private Healthcare, including Dental Plan.
• Minimum 6% Pension contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programme & onsite Counselling.
• Life Insurance.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.
• 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!

About Jagex

Jagex is a leader in developing and publishing deep, engaging online games that connect millions of players worldwide. Best known for the RuneScape franchise, which includes two of the world’s longest running and most successful MMORPGs, in Old School Runescape and Runescape, and the open‑world survival crafting game, Runescape: Dragonwilds; we have proven success in delivering immersive Forever Games and fostering strong player communities.

We strive to foster an inclusive workplace built on trust, autonomy, and a shared passion for creating forever games.
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.

With over two decades of experience, and over 400 people in our team, we continue to innovate in live game development, leveraging data‑driven insights, and a commitment to player‑first game design. We have a diverse and talented team where creativity, collaboration, and community‑driven game development drives everything we do.

As part of Jagex, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a globally successful franchise, contribute to exciting new projects, and be part of a company that hugely values both our employees and our players.

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.