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QA Tester (Narrative Adventure)

A visionary game development studio founded in 2012, Firesprite builds innovative showcase titles for PlayStation platforms as part of the PlayStation Studios family.

Would you enjoy the freedom to create AAA games working from anywhere in the UK, including our Liverpool studio?

We're looking for a QA Tester on our dark, narrative driven blockbuster title with genre defining goals. This highly ambitious project takes atmosphere, narrative and player agency firmly into ground-breaking territory on next-generation Unreal 5 & hardware technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out functional, performance, usability and compliance tests on multiple platforms.
• Creating and managing test suites to ensure appropriate test deliverables.
• Finding and reporting issues in a clear an accurate manner.

• Working with the QA Lead, developers and production to identify areas of focus for testing.
• Highlighting and escalating key risks to the product.
• Highlighting improvements to our testing and work processes.

Requirements

• Experience in a similar role in the games industry.
• Execution of functional, usability and performance tests on different projects and platforms.
• Able to efficiently and accurately report issues.
• Can provide constructive feedback on gameplay / balance aspects of projects when required.
• Flexibility and the ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Problem solving/ analytical skills, with great attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate, with excellent working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.

Additional or Desired Skills:

• Experience of Test Management tools.

• Knowledge of JIRA and Test Rail.
• Knowledge of test automation practices and automation tools.
• Knowledge of Compliance Requirements for different platforms.
• Knowledge of Linux server.
• Understanding and awareness of UK compliance and gaming commission legislation.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare Plan
• Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Holiday Allowance
• Pension Plans
• Work remotely within the UK
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling

Firesprite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.