QA Tester

FuturLab Ltd; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Brighton is seeking a QA Tester to ensure high quality in game releases. The role involves testing, logging defects, and coordinating with external teams in a flexible remote or hybrid setup. Ideal candidates have over 2 years in game Quality Assurance and a passion for gaming. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits like enhanced sick pay, private healthcare, and opportunities for professional development and gaming events. Join a team that values inclusivity and creativity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Hybrid work options

21 days annual leave + 9 Bank Holidays

Extra day off for birthday

Remote therapy service

Enhanced Sick Pay

Private Healthcare

Bicycle scheme

5 paid training days

Free MS Game Pass or PS+

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Quality Assurance experience in games.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate analytical thinking and an aptitude for problem solving.
• A sharp eye for detail.
• A passion for video games.

Responsibilities

• Efficient execution of scripted, exploratory, regression & halo testing.
• Logging defects in the project’s bug database.
• Providing general feedback to improve end user experience.
• Communicating with external QA teams.
• Working in a fast-paced development environment.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Video Game Passion

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Job description

We’re FuturLab, the award-winning game studio behind the PowerWash Simulator series, the Velocity series, Peaky Blinders Mastermind, and many more awesome games.

FuturLab is looking for a QA Tester to join our team. If enhancing the quality of a soothing, relaxing game sounds like your thing, then you should keep on reading! We are hiring this role as remote; however, a successful candidate could be office-based or work a hybrid setup, if preferred.

Role and Responsibilities

• Efficient execution of scripted, exploratory, regression & halo testing
• Logging defects in your project’s bug database
• Providing general feedback to help improve end user experience
• Communicating and working with external QA teams
• Working in a fast‑paced development environment, where priorities can quickly shift

Requirements

• 2+ years of Quality Assurance experience in games
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate analytical thinking and an aptitude for problem solving
• A sharp eye for detail
• A passion for video games

Desirable

• Experience with all PC and console gaming platforms
• Experience creating and maintaining test plans
• Experience with Microsoft, Sony & Nintendo certification requirements
• Knowledge of JIRA or similar bug tracking software
• A good understanding of the game development process
• A keen intuition and self‑driven individual

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Performance related bonus.
• Bi‑annual salary reviews based on your performance.
• Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (No weekends, No overtime, No Crunch!)
• Opportunity to work from home (UK only), out of our Brighton office, or hybrid.
• 21 days annual leave + 9 Bank Holidays, which includes our very own FuturLab Bank Holiday!
• 2 Duvet Days. (No questions asked)
• Extra day off for your birthday.
• Studio closure over the Christmas period.
• 5 paid training and 2 paid volunteer days per year to work on your personal development.
• Opportunities to attend and speak at gaming events/conferences.
• Free MS Game Pass or PS+ subscription.
• Free game codes, game swag and merchandise.
• Bike2work scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity - 9 months full pay (statutory benefit topped up by FL).
• Paternity leave - 8 weeks full pay.
• Enhanced Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Pension.
• Private Healthcare, includes dental and optical cover.
• Remote therapy service through Spill - 8 x 50‑minute virtual sessions over 6 months whenever you need them. Unlimited ‘ask a therapist’ text questions.
• Eye tests & standard glasses for display work.
• Amazing offices with a great culture. E.g. Regular social activities, Free fresh fruit, Free iced treats in the Summer and Free locally roasted, Small Batch Coffee and Speciality Teas!

FuturLab foster an inclusive and welcoming culture, check out the Life at FuturLab page Life at FuturLab | A video game studio that puts its people first for reasons why you’d love working here!

If you have the skills, experience and passion for the role then please get in touch as we’d love to hear from you! To apply, click here: QA Tester 12‑Month FTC - UK Only (Remote/Hybrid/Brighton) - FuturLab Ltd and attach your latest CV and cover letter/portfolio link.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process as required, please add any adjustment requests to your application.

Candidates without a valid UK work Visa cannot be considered.