Senior QA Tester (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior QA Tester (Gamedev): Review feature specifications, create test plans, investigate high-risk bugs, and report on content health for PowerWash Simulator 2 with an accent on quality enhancement and bug prioritization. Focus on mentoring juniors, developing QA processes, and ensuring game reliability across PC and console platforms.

Location: UK only (Remote, Hybrid, or Brighton office). Candidates without a valid UK work visa cannot be considered.

Company

Award-winning game studio behind PowerWash Simulator, the Velocity series, Peaky Blinders Mastermind, and more.

What you will do

• Work autonomously toward set objectives.
• Review feature or content specifications and create test plans.
• Review feature or content health and report accordingly.
• Investigate high-risk bugs and provide risk assessments for prioritization during bug triage.
• Mentor and help develop junior team members.
• Contribute to and develop internal QA processes.

Requirements

• 3+ years in QA, preferably at a game development studio.
• Exceptional communication and organisation skills.
• Experience with PC and console gaming platforms.
• Experience creating and maintaining test plans.
• Solid understanding of the game development process.

Nice to have

• Strong knowledge of the PowerWash Simulator franchise.
• Knowledge of Microsoft, Sony & Nintendo certification requirements.
• Experience coordinating internal and external QA teams.
• At least one title supported from concept to release.

Culture & Benefits

• Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (no weekends, no overtime, no crunch).
• 27 days paid annual leave including standard days, Christmas closure, duvet days, birthday, UK bank holidays, and hirify.global holiday.
• 5 paid training and 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Performance-related bonus, bi-annual salary reviews, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, sick pay, pension, private healthcare.
• Remote therapy service, free game subscriptions, game codes, swag, bike2work scheme, eye tests.
• Inclusive culture with social activities, free fruit, treats, coffee/tea, and amazing offices.