QA Tester

4J Studios; Scotland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Income protection

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car lease scheme

Savings & discounts

Job summary

HellaGoodAudio in Dundee, Scotland, is seeking an entry-level QA Tester to join our studio. You will execute test plans, report bugs, and help build robust test suites for our upcoming title, Reforj, under the Lead QA.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about PC/console games, with a collaborative spirit and strong communication. On-site work is required in Dundee, with benefits including pension and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of software QA processes and best practices.
• Interest in game development and game hardware.
• Ability to work in a collaborative creative environment with designers, artists and programmers.

Responsibilities

• Execute test plans to identify bugs according to the testing schedule.
• Create detailed bug reports to aid reproduction and resolution.
• Develop and maintain test suites for full project coverage.
• Manage game testing hardware to support internal testing.
• Provide ongoing feedback to designers, artists and developers.
• Cultivate a positive team dynamic and collaborative atmosphere.

Skills

QA processes

Game industry terminology

Collaborative work

Communication skills

Game hardware knowledge

PC/console gaming passion

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Job description

QA Tester

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join us as an entry-level QA Tester in our Dundee studio. We are looking to provide this opportunity to an enthusiastic and proactive individual with a passion for games.

Successful candidates will serve in a QA testing role on our upcoming title, Reforj, through its various stages of development, reporting to our internal Lead QA.

Responsibilities

• Execute test plans to identify bugs according to the testing schedule set out by our Lead QA.
• Create detailed Bug Reports to assist the software team in reproducing and resolving issues.
• Develop and maintain Test Suites to ensure full test coverage for the project.
• Manage game testing hardware to support internal testing, playtests and feature reviews.
• Provide ongoing feedback to game designers, artists, and the software team to improve the playability, stability, and overall entertainment value of our games.
• Cultivate a positive team dynamic and collaborative atmosphere.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrable knowledge of software QA processes and best practices, with an overall interest in game development and game hardware.
• Demonstrable understanding of game industry terminology, tools, processes, and production methodologies.
• The ability to work well within a collaborative creative environment, working closely with game designers, artists, programmers, and senior management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for the latest PC/console games and game hardware.

Desired Experience

• Relevant experience in software QA testing, preferably in PC/console games.
• Practical experience working with Game Engines.
• Experience using common QA tools and bug databases like JIRA, Azure, etc.

Education & Experience

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Must be willing to work onsite in Dundee, Scotland.

Benefits

• Generous pension
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car lease scheme
• Savings & discounts