Space Sim QA Specialist – Test, Script & Tools

the hive; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Scripting

Game Engines

Development Tools

Backend Services

Python

Perforce

Linux

Jira

Job description

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.