QA Analyst

10 Months ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a QA Analyst, you will be responsible for testing current and future games, collaborating with developers, designers, and the QA team to ensure the highest quality. You will execute various tests, identify and document bugs, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Additionally, you'll contribute to test plans and advocate for a positive player experience throughout development. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment and requires a passion for games.

Must have:

2+ years of QA experience in games or software.
Understanding of QA methodologies and defect lifecycle.
Experience with issue tracking and test management tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, clear and concise.

Perks:

Unlimited coaching & therapy
Stock Options
Pension scheme
Socials
25 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays
Private Medical Insurance
Healthcare Cash Plan
Cycle2Work Scheme
Electric Car Charging

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Job Details

QA Analyst

Department: Quality Assurance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Edinburgh

Description

As our new QA Analyst here at Build A Rocket Boy, you will use your QA knowledge and experience to test our current and future games.
You will join a large and established team on site in our Edinburgh office, working closely with game developers, designers, artists, production teams, and of course our QA department to ensure our games are of the best quality.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with developers, designers, and other QA team members to test game features from concept to release.
Execute functional, exploratory, and regression testing to validate gameplay systems, tools, and content.
Identify, isolate, and clearly document bugs with actionable reproduction steps and accurate impact assessment.
Communicate risks and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Contribute to the creation, review, and maintenance of test plans and test cases.
Champion the player experience by advocating for quality at every stage of development.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in a QA role within games or software development.
Solid understanding of QA methodologies, test cycles, and defect lifecycle.
Hands-on experience with issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA) and test case management systems (e.g., TestRail).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills—clear, concise, and collaborative.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.
Passion for games and a strong interest in quality from the player's perspective.

Benefits

Our Global Benefits & Perks

Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
Pension scheme — up to 5% employer matched contribution to finance those golden years
Socials — office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
And even more benefits based on your location!

If you’re based in the UK

25 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays - we’re flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what’s important to you
Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA
Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash
Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too!
Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.