QA Tester

JUSTWONTDIE LTD; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Won't Die Games Studio in Cambridge is seeking a highly skilled QA Tester to join our in-house team. You will test features across console, PC and mobile, perform destructive testing where needed and report issues clearly to help shape an exciting new IP.

The role emphasizes attention to detail and methodical problem solving. The ideal candidate has strong QA game testing experience, works well under pressure, and communicates effectively with designers, artists and programmers.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA for video games and testing across platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and logical problem-solving.
• Ability to collaborate with art, design and programming teams.

Responsibilities

• Test features, systems and test cases across platforms.
• Identify, isolate and reproduce issues following processes.
• Report issues clearly via Jira and track status.
• Collaborate with team to ensure build stability and fixes.

Skills

Inquisitive mindset

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

QA gaming experience

Work under pressure

Proactive attitude

Problem solving

Tools

JIRA

Unreal Engine 4

Job description

Want to work with an awesome team on an exciting next gen AAA FPS?

Even in these uncertain times, the awesome talent at Just Won't Die Games Studio is expanding! We're looking for a highly-skilled, driven and technically-minded QA Tester to work on an exciting new and original IP for console, PC and mobile. You'll play a fundamental role in our development process, working closely with art, design and programming teams to play test, destructively test and report issues clearly and accurately.

We need someone who’s a self-starter, capable of the technical elements of the role - the position requires strong attention to detail with a proven logical and methodical approach to problem-solving and testing.

If you have strong technical knowledge with a passion for games and quality assurance then we'd love to hear from you!

The ideal candidate would have good industry knowledge and a passion for game testing across various platforms. The position is in-house based in Cambridge, UK, but for the moment (at least) the whole team is working remotely.

Sound like your thing? Then come join a highly experienced team on this incredibly exciting

Skills and Experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Testing features, systems, feature sets and test cases
• Identifying, isolating and reproducing issues following the company's processes & procedures.
• Reporting identified issues through Jira concisely and accurately.
• Delegating issues to relevant individuals and disciplines.Keeping production informed on build status and stability.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Inquisitive and technically minded.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-changing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude.
• Proven logical and methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Track record of working well within a team.
• Previous experience in QA games testing roles.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

GREAT TO HAVE:

• Experience working on First Person Shooter games.
• Experience with destructive testing methodology and practices.
• Knowledge of JIRA and other testing tools.
• A keen gamer with industry knowledge.
• Experience managing small teams.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4.

YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• A highly positive and proactive work ethic
• A team player but also with the ability to work alone.
• Excellent communication for when collaborating with others is required
• A desire to learn and improve.

About Just Won't Die

We're gamers. We're powered by passion, and purpose-driven, and although we've been doing this for the last two decades, we still wouldn't trade our day jobs for anything else in the world. Based in Cambridge, UK, the Just Won't Die team was founded by the multi-award-winning game studio behind both enhanced-reality pioneer PlayFusion and prior to that, Jagex, the UK's largest independent games developer and publisher.

Collectively, our team has over 150 game credits including some of the best-selling franchises in video game history, multiple Hugo Award nominations and best-selling books, as well as numerous granted patents.

Find out more about us at www.justwontdie.com