QA Analyst

As an embedded QA for Lucid Games, you will be a key part of the development team, working closely with internal and external teams to ensure high-quality products and the best player experience. You will be responsible for growing testing efforts, implementing and executing solid test strategies, and advocating for the highest quality of games on assigned projects. This role requires strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage tasks proactively and independently.

Must Have

• Accountable for testing on assigned projects
• Advocating for the highest quality of games
• Possess good problem solving, critical thinking, and time management
• Proactive in prioritising tasks, assessing risks, and escalating issues
• Review sprint work and contribute to QA strategy
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Respond to development team needs clearly and timely
• Manage structured tasks with impromptu requests
• Comfortable with learning and improving QA processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience in an embedded development team
• Proven experience with bug reporting workflow and management
• Proven experience working toward deadlines
• Good understanding of game performance

Perks & Benefits

• Remote and Flexible working around our core hours of 10-4pm
• Private Healthcare for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free parking in Liverpool City Centre
• Company pension at 4% of annual salary
• 29 days holidays, Including Christmas shutdown
• Cycle2work scheme
• Early Friday finish every last Friday of the month
• Profit Share Bonus & Christmas Bonus
• Monthly company breakfast

This role is a 6 month fixed term contract.

There may be a possibility of extension depending on project requirements and studio needs.

Our Values:

• Collaboration - We collaborate as a team, communicate openly to learn and share.
• Respect - We value diverse perspectives and treat others with kindness.
• Excellence - We continuously strive for improvement in creative and technical excellence.
• Wellbeing - We prioritise wellbeing to create a positive and supportive community.

Overview:

As an embedded QA for Lucid Games you’ll be a key part of the development team, working closely with all of our dev team both internally and externally to produce products we’re deeply proud of and make sure our players have the best experience possible.

We’re looking for someone to grow our testing efforts taking responsibility for the quality of our titles, working with the QA Manager and development team in implementing and executing solid test strategies; any prior software or gaming testing experience will be a strong asset to have.

What you’ll do:

• Be accountable for testing on assigned projects, advocating for the highest quality of our games.
• Should possess good problem solving, critical thinking, and time management.
• Being proactive and comfortable in prioritising tasks, assessing risks and escalating issues to the QA Project Lead.
• Review sprint work, and as a team, contribute to developing a QA strategy to deliver high quality builds on time.
• Should be a self-motivated individual who can work independently.
• Respond to the needs of the development team in a clear and timely manner.
• Simultaneously manage structured tasks with impromptu requests.
• Be comfortable with learning existing and new QA processes, as well as suggesting and implementing improvements.
• Have strong communication skills - both written and verbal.

Job requirements

What we’re looking for from you:

• Previous experience working in an embedded development team.
• Proven experience of bug reporting workflow, and bug management.
• Proven experience of successfully working toward deadlines.
• A good understanding of game performance.

What can you expect during the Interview Process:

Our interview process typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on availability is made up of 2 stages:

• 1st stage (45 minutes) – An informal chat to discuss your experience and working history relating to the position with members of our QA team and our Head of Talent. In return, we will provide a full overview of the role, life at the studio as well as answer any questions you may have.
• Final interview (30 minutes) – A final Interview with our Studio Head and Studio Production Director. This will be a chance for you to get to know the Senior Management team and all the things that make Lucid, Lucid! You will have a lot of opportunities to ask any questions about the studio and Culture.

How can we support you?

We can provide suitable adjustments during our recruitment processes. Should you require adjustments/flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at Lucid, please let us know in the notes/cover letter section of your application. This will not affect your application.

What we can offer you:

• Remote and Flexible working to suit you around our core hours of 10-4pm
• Private Healthcare for you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free parking in Liverpool City Centre
• Company pension at 4% of annual salary
• 29 days holidays, Including Christmas shutdown.
• Cycle2work scheme
• Early Friday finish every last Friday of the month
• Profit Share Bonus & Christmas Bonus
• Monthly company breakfast.