QA Tester

4J Studios

Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Dundee, Scotland
Contract type: Full time

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

In return we offer a friendly, small, multi-disciplinary team where your input really helps shape the products, in addition to a competitive salary and a host of 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

If this sounds like the type of environment you would like to work in, then please send your CV and covering letter to:

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