QA Analyst

Description

We want you to #JOINTHEREBELLION!

For 30 years we’ve been independently developing and publishing incredible video games at our multiple studios founded by Jason & Chris Kingsley, but Rebellion is more than just games. We have our own film studio, we create board games, publish books, and through 2000AD, publish comics and graphic novels such as the amazing Judge Dredd.

We’re seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and technically proficient QA Analyst to help shape our next wave of exciting projects. This is your chance to join one of the UK’s leading independent studios, renowned for original IPs such as Sniper Elite, Zombie Army and Atomfall!

The QA Analyst position is focused on testing games and applications across multiple platforms in accordance with established test plans. You'll be responsible for crafting succinct bug reports, including all pertinent supporting information and delivering thoughtful, sharp analysis. As an integral member of the QA team, you will contribute significantly to the quality assurance efforts for all of Rebellion's thrilling titles.

This position is ideal for individuals with experience in game testing and familiarity with game testing models. The Rebellion QA team is committed to ensuring that every game released meets the highest standards of design and development.

This exciting opportunity can be based out of either of our studios in Oxford or Warwick, offering flexibility, collaboration, and the chance to work with a world-class team! We can provide a relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment.

We believe in the power of face-to-face collaboration and encourage working from our studios. However, we understand that flexibility matters, so we’re open to discussing hybrid options based on individual needs.

Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for testing various aspects of the game, including gameplay mechanics, controls, graphics, audio, user interface and overall performance. This involves playing the game extensively and systematically trying to identify any bugs, glitches, or issues that could affect the player's experience.
• When you encounter a problem during testing, you need to document it accurately by providing detailed information about how to reproduce the issue, including steps and conditions that lead to the bug. This information is crucial for the development team to understand and fix the problem.
• You may be involved in creating and maintaining test cases and test scenarios based on the game's design and requirements. Test cases serve as a guide for testing specific features, ensuring that all aspects of the game are thoroughly examined.
• Games are often released on multiple platforms, such as consoles, PC, or mobile devices. You may need to test the game on different hardware configurations and operating systems to ensure compatibility and optimal performance across various platforms.
• As an experienced QA Analyst, you will work closely with Senior Analysts & Leads, and other team members. Effective communication is essential to report bugs, provide feedback and collaborate on improving the game's quality.
• You will be expected to maintain detailed records of your testing activities, including test plans, test results, and any issues encountered during testing. This documentation helps in tracking progress, identifying patterns and providing feedback to the development team.
• As an experienced tester, you may be asked to provide feedback on gameplay mechanics, user interface, and overall user experience. Your insights and suggestions can contribute to the game's improvement and help shape its final version.
• You will be expected to follow established testing methodologies, best practices and quality standards to ensure consistency and accuracy in your testing processes.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of software testing methodologies
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of bug testing and tracking software (Jira/Redmine, TestRail/TestLink, Confluence/Wiki.js).
• Professional experience of testing current generation of consoles and PC platforms
• Thorough understanding of different game genres, mechanics and platforms is crucial.
• Able to process strong analytical skills to identify patterns, reproduce issues and troubleshoot problems effectively. The ability to think critically and approach testing scenarios from different angles is essential.
• When required, should be able to work closely with developers, designers and other team members.
• Able to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced game development environment, as well as prioritise tasks, balance workload and communicate delays.
• Should be adaptable to changing requirements, new tools and emerging technologies. A willingness to learn and stay updated with industry trends and advancements.

Benefits

We offer an extensive benefits package to our team including:

• 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days)
• Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
• Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Interest Free, Tax-Free loans
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
• Plus loads more… including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events!

Right to Work Statement

This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must therefore be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.

Life at Our Oxford HQ

Our riverside headquarters in Oxford places you a short walk away from the city centre. Renowned for its rich historical backdrop and esteemed educational institutions, Oxford offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, with its beautiful architecture and green spaces.

Oxford also boasts excellent transport links, making it easy to navigate both the city and the wider country. The city’s train station, just a short walk from our studio, offers frequent services to London, as well as direct routes to major cities like Birmingham, Manchester, and Reading and we also offer free parking at the studio.

Our open-plan office promotes teamwork and innovation, with regular interaction with senior management and other departments, alongside access to free hot drinks, a handy tuck shop onsite and a range of local pubs, cafes and dining options nearby helping make every workday enjoyable!

Inside Rebellion

Whichever team you join at Rebellion we are proud of our open, friendly, and creative atmosphere. We love what we do, and we have fun doing it! As a big indie developer, we have complete creative freedom over our titles which allows us to work on a massive variety of projects across all the major platforms.

Our size, stability, and the variety of in-house expertise across multiple industries, makes Rebellion completely unique! We work in our own way, and we celebrate that as the key to our success. We foster an inclusive culture where you are encouraged to be yourself, to express your creativity and your talent. We are people focused and will support you in every way to can be the best at what you do. We recognise the importance of enjoying what you do and having a healthy work-life balance. We offer a friendly, creative, and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and a wide variety of benefits and development opportunities for all our teams to ensure you are fully supported with your physical and Mental Well-being.

We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to add to our 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 encourage all demographics of culture, gender, ethnicity, neurodiversity and beyond, because a representative team makes better products.

If you are interested in working at Rebellion, but this role doesn’t sound quite like you, we’re recruiting for a range of positions across the studio and we’re always happy to receive speculative applications via our website. Visit our Careers website to view all our live vacancies: Rebellion: Careers

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