QA Tester (Game Development)

TL;DR

QA Tester (Game Development): Executing scripted, exploratory, regression, and halo testing, and logging defects to enhance the quality of games with an accent on providing general feedback to improve end-user experience. Focus on communicating and working with external QA teams and adapting to a fast-paced development environment where priorities can quickly shift.

Location: Remote (UK only), or Hybrid/Onsite in Brighton, UK. Candidates must have a valid UK work visa.

Salary: Competitive salary (dependent on experience).

Company

hirify.global is an award-winning game studio behind the PowerWash Simulator series, Velocity series, and Peaky Blinders Mastermind.

What you will do

• Efficiently execute scripted, exploratory, regression, and halo testing.
• Log defects in the project’s bug database.
• Provide general feedback to help improve end-user experience.
• Communicate and work with external QA teams.
• Work effectively 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.
• Candidates without a valid UK work Visa cannot be considered, as hirify.global is unable to sponsor visas.

Nice to have

• 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.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with a performance-related bonus and bi-annual salary reviews.
• Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with no weekends, overtime, or crunch.
• Opportunity to work from home (UK only), out of the Brighton office, or hybrid.
• 21 days annual leave + 9 Bank Holidays, including a hirify.global Bank Holiday and 2 Duvet Days.
• Extra day off for your birthday and studio closure over the Christmas period.
• 5 paid training and 2 paid volunteer days per year for personal development.
• Opportunities to attend and speak at gaming events/conferences.
• Free MS Game Pass or PS+ subscription, game codes, swag, and merchandise.
• Bike2work scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity (9 months full pay) and Paternity leave (8 weeks full pay).
• Enhanced Sick Pay, Pension, and Private Healthcare (includes dental and optical cover).
• Remote therapy service through Spill (8 virtual sessions over 6 months, unlimited text questions).
• Eye tests & standard glasses for display work.
• Amazing offices with a great culture, including regular social activities, free fresh fruit, iced treats, and specialty teas/coffee.