QA Tester
Job Summary
Job Description
- 2+ years QA experience (gaming preferred)
- Game development/software testing knowledge
- PC/console testing experience
- Bug tracking tool (Jira) proficiency
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Game design/programming background
- Agile environment experience
- Test scenario/case creation
- Knowledge of first-party requirements
- Test automation and scripting
- Comprehensive healthcare plan
- Occupational pension scheme
- Global training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Relocation support
- Subsidized leave
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Job Details
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PLAY, GROW and WIN
To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.
At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.
Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.
At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Black Shamrock is looking for Junior or mid-level QA Testers to work on a variety of projects. This is a full-time position on a 12-month contract basis, based in our Dublin office which involves working in an international environment.
As part of the dev QA team, you will be responsible for assessing the quality of games, reporting and categorizing bugs encountered, and conveying the details to the different teams involved in the project.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with developers to understand the game’s design and build testplans accordingly.
- Check the functionality of game features during the various stages of development.
- Seek and analyse bugs systematically and report them to a high standard.
- Perform regression passes, confirm bug fixes and help maintain the bug database.
- Test the gameplay and provide feedback, for instance on balancing.
- Help ensure all aspects of the game are to the best quality, from functionality to performance.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in quality assurance, preferably in the games industry.
- Good understanding of game development and/or software testing methods and tools.
- Experience testing or playing games on different platforms (PC and console).
- Experience using bug tracking and project management tools such as JIRA.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability describe complex technical issues.
- Capacity to organize, prioritize, and problem solve in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have:
- An educational background in Game Design, Level Design or Programming.
- Prior experience in the Video Games Industry or other agile environment.
- Experience with creation of test scenarios and test cases based on game design documents and gameplay.
- Knowledge of first-party requirements and certification process.
- Experience with test automation and scripting.
What We Offer:
- Being part of one of the largest and fastest-growing game development studios in Ireland
- Dynamic career paths contributing to some of the world’s biggest AAA titles in gaming
- Opportunities to grow in a tight-knit community with a people-oriented culture
- Healthy work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive company healthcare plan
- Occupational Pension Scheme (including employer contribution)
- Global training and development plans - study support, formal education, international experience, career planning and progression opportunities
- Bank for paid sick leave and wellness leave
- Subsidised leave
- Relocation support
- Taxsaver plans
- Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program
People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.
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