Careers

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

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:  
Email: jobs@4jstudios.com  
  
Note: Direct applications only please. No recruitment agencies.