QA Tools Tester
6 Months ago • All levels
Quality Assurance
Job Description
As a QA Tools Tester at Lighthouse Games, you'll test and validate tools and software used by development teams to create and optimize games. Responsibilities include identifying and documenting bugs, collaborating with developers on fixes, creating test cases, providing feedback on tool usability, and performing regression testing. You'll work with QA, engineering, and design teams to ensure tools meet project requirements. The ideal candidate has QA experience, ideally within a development team, and familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 or UEFN tools. A strong understanding of game development pipelines and workflows is essential, along with analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good To Have:
- Experience with version control (Perforce, UGS)
- Strong understanding of level design
Must Have:
- QA experience (preferably embedded with a dev team)
- Unreal Engine 5 or UEFN experience
- Understanding of game development pipelines
- Bug tracking software familiarity (Jira, Bugzilla)
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and collaboration
Perks:
- 25 days holiday + birthday day off
- Studio shutdown (Christmas/New Year)
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Private pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Health & well-being benefits
- Dental care
- Optical treatments
- Mental health support
Description
Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.
As a Tools Tester at Lighthouse Games, you will be responsible for testing and validating the tools and software used by our development teams to create and optimise games. Your work will ensure that our internal tools are functional, user-friendly, and efficient, enabling our developers to deliver high-quality gaming experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Test and evaluate internal tools, plugins, and software used by game designers, level designers and artists.
- Identify, document, and report bugs, usability issues, and performance bottlenecks in tools.
- Collaborate with tools developers to reproduce issues and verify fixes.
- Work with the QA Lead to create and maintain test cases, documentation, and workflows for tools testing.
- Provide feedback on tool usability, functionality, and performance to improve the developer experience.
- Perform regression testing to ensure tool stability across updates and new releases.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including QA, engineering, and design, to ensure tools meet project requirements.
Requirements
- Experience in QA, preferably embedded with a development team.
- Experience with Unreal Engine 5 or UEFN tools, plugins, and related software.
- Basic understanding of game development pipelines and workflows.
- Familiarity with bug and task tracking software (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality results.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g. Perforce, UGS).
- A Strong understanding of level design.
Benefits
- 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
- Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Health and Well-Being Benefits
- Dental Care
- Optical treatments
- Mental Health Support
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