QA Specialist (6 months Fixed Term Contract)

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cloud Imperium Games Limited in Manchester is seeking a QA Specialist to join our QA team for a six-month fixed-term contract. You will support testing for Star Citizen and Squadron 42, create and execute test cases, and provide feedback to help shape our features and quality.

You should have demonstrable game testing experience and a solid grounding in scripting, game engines, development tools, and backend services, with familiarity in Python, Perforce, Linux, and Jira.

Formación

• Demonstrable game testing experience with a methodical approach.
• Strong focus on technical QA areas including scripting and game engines.
• Experience with development tools, backend services, and bug tracking.

Responsabilidades

• Create, execute and maintain test cases on assigned projects.
• Verify features, systems and tools daily and provide feedback.
• Act as QA contact and produce regular progress updates.

Conocimientos

Game testing

Scripting

Game engines

Development tools

Backend services

Python

Perforce

Linux

Jira

Test case writing

Bug tracking

Herramientas

Perforce

Jira

Linux

Descripción del empleo

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the gaming community as a whole.

About the Role

This is a 6 months fixed term contract. The role will work within our QA department and within our multiplayer online game, Star Citizen, and/or our story-driven single player epic Squadron 42. The successful person will be supporting the testing the team’s creations, as well as providing feedback and writing reports.

What does an QA Specialist at CIG do?

Support the teams by improving existing testing procedures and identifying requirements.

Verify game features, systems, and tools daily and provide feedback for the team.

Create, execute and maintain test cases on assigned projects as well as ad-hoc testing on focused areas.

Act as point of contact and liaison for QA support.

• Compose regular progress updates and reports for leadership.

What do we expect from our QA Specialists?

Demonstrable game testing experience with advanced skills in identifying and isolating issues systemically to help with resolving problems quicker.

A strong focus/knowledge in technical areas of QA including, but not limited to; Scripting, Game Engines, Development Tools, and an understanding of Backend Services

Knowledge of more advanced technical areas, i.e. Python, Perforce, Linux etc.

Experience with writing test cases and ownership of feature areas as well as a good knowledge of bug tracking tools, such as Jira.

Thrive in a fast-paced, always-changing work environment where adaptability is paramount

Being highly proactive, searching for problems to solve, testing opportunities and team tasks to get involved in

Ability to connect effectively with your cross-disciplined team and other departments through great communication skills.

Ability to maintain testing documentation.

Innovative approach to problem solving, working meticulously with the highest attention to detail.

Work confidently as part of a team and individually.

Flexibility to help other teams when needed and support testing outside of specialisation

• Passion for video games especially for sim/space games.

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!