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QA Analyst

Do you have two or more years’ experience as a QA tester?

Are you the go-to person who tackles the more difficult bugs that others have not been able to reproduce?

If you have answered ‘yes’ to both of these questions, read on my friend!

Rebellion is a leading developer and publisher of games, and is also one of Europe’s biggest independent studios operating across books, comics, TV and film. Our Sniper Elite series is renowned for its authentic stealth and sniping gameplay with more than 35 million players worldwide. The Zombie Army franchise is a spine-chilling zombie shooter, and the soon-to-be released Evil Genius 2 is a satirical spy-fi lair builder where YOU are the criminal mastermind!

And those are just the projects you know about – there are loads more!

We are looking for someone like you to become our all-new QA Analyst and join our passionate and talented Rebellion North team, where we are building on the years of success that Rebellion has enjoyed.

QA Analyst role:

The QA Analyst is a new role dedicated to ensuring the quality of our games to an industry-leading standard. You will make sure that we as a team can continue to uphold best practices while maintaining maximum efficiency on our exciting upcoming projects. As part of the QA team, you will play a key role in helping to shape the future of the department going forward.

This role would suit someone who has prior experience in a gaming studio and is technically astute.

Responsibilities

• Test games and applications across various platforms (8th & 9th Generation Consoles and PC)
• Write concise bug reports providing all relevant supporting information such as screenshots, videos and game logs
• Carry out examinations, reproductions, and revisions of existing issues
• Maintain and update a bug database
• Answer queries from development, production and QA team members, generally assisting with the development process

We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion. Rebellion encourages innovation in all areas and we look forward to hearing how you can help us to be better. We would like to invite all demographics of culture, gender, ethnicity, neuro-diversity and beyond because we believe a representative team makes better games and provides a better working life

Requirements

• Excellent communication in both written form and in-person interactions
• Extensive knowledge of bug testing and tracking software (JIRA, Devtrack)
• Extensive knowledge of the video game development process
• Able to consider different courses of action and seek guidance when determining these actions
• Able to analyse data and issues whilst generating ideas
• Able to complete work independently
• Able to give and gather information to effectively communicate with the team and the wider studios, whilst building long-term, trusting relationships with a wide range of people

Benefits

• Holiday: 26 holiday days annually, increasing with service to 31 days, plus national public holidays
• Private Medical Insurance: Our PMI scheme offers comprehensive cover to access private medical treatment, taking the stress and strain out of waiting for treatments via the NHS
• Pension Contribution: Tax efficient salary sacrifice contributory pension scheme where Rebellion matches 4% of salary, plus 10% of any contribution you make
• Healthcare Cash Plan: Cash-back on treatment costs, from flu jabs to chiropractors
• Dental & Vision: Cash-back on routine or emergency costs, free eye tests
• Income Protection: Financial help if unable to work due to illness or injury
• Critical Illness: Financial help if diagnosed with critical illness
• Life Assurance: Financial security for your loved ones at a difficult time
• EAP: Wellbeing hub, including confidential telephone support and counselling
• Active Rewards: Earn discounts and other perks for physical activity, from trainers to cinema tickets
• Gym Membership: Discounts to over 3,000 participating UK gyms, pools & fitness events
• Loans: Interest free, tax-free loans
• Relocation: Assistance with relocation planning and costs
• Cycling Cycle Scheme: Save around 30% of the cost of a new bike and equipment though salary sacrifice tax & NI savings, spread repayments over 12 months
• Discounts: 50% off most 2000 AD merchandise, plus Active Rewards and more through health schemes, from high street retail to holidays
• Referral Bonus: Up to £2k bonus for internal staff referrals that lead to hires
• Flexible Hours: Flexible start and finish times
• Great Friendly Culture: Friendly, creative and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and recognition of the importance of work-life balance (anti-crunch)
• Social & Charity Events: Annual Summer BBQ & Christmas Party, social groups such as photography and board games, charity events including football, go-karting and supporting Special Effect
• Digital Freebies: GDC Vault access, all Rebellion Steam titles, digital copies of 2000 AD and Rebellion Publishing comics, graphic novels and ebooks, physical game and film libraries