QA Specialist (6 months Fixed Term Contract)

the hive; Manchester; Híbrido; GBP 26.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester, UK, is seeking a QA Specialist for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will join the QA team supporting Star Citizen and Squadron 42, testing features and providing detailed feedback and reports.

Responsibilities include refining testing procedures, creating and maintaining test cases, and acting as a QA liaison. Strong knowledge of scripting, game engines, Python, Perforce, Jira and Linux is preferred.

Formación

• Proven game testing experience with ability to identify and isolate issues.
• Strong knowledge of scripting, game engines, development tools, and backend services.
• Familiarity with Python, Perforce, and Linux.
• Experience writing test cases and owning feature areas; knowledge of bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira).

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Scripting

Game Engines

Development Tools

Backend Services

Python

Perforce

Linux

Jira

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.

Fraud Statement

We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment.

If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at info @ cloudimperiumgames.com with any information you may have.