Senior QA Testers

Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.

This role is offered on a full in-studio basis or a hybrid basis (minimum 3 days per week in the studio). We can provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.

We welcome applications from all, however please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

WHAT’S THE ROLE

We’re looking for two Senior QA Testers, one for Elite Dangerous and another for an unannounced project. Our Senior QA Testers are responsible for testing our games throughout all phases of development, from pre-production through to post-release content. These Senior roles work on medium-to-high-risk features, designing and executing comprehensive test suites, and conducting both regression testing and playtesting, to ensure stability, functionality, and a positive player experience.

Depending on project needs, you may in the future be asked to assume Assistant Lead or Team Lead responsibilities for specific phases or entire projects, so you’ll need to be comfortable stepping into that role if required.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Writing, running and maintaining medium-to-high risk test specifications and suites for new and existing projects, ensuring efficient time reporting and estimates on given tasks and written suites
• Conducting playtesting using a variety of test personas e.g. destructive testing and player-like testing
• Envisioning user stories and gathering data with provided instructions
• Identifying and reporting issues in a clear and accurate manner
• Performing regression testing for both internal and external issues.
• Acting as point of contact for specific features, regularly collaborating with cross-discipline teams to gather and relay relevant information back to QA.
• Providing guidance and technical mentoring to other testers, including guidance on their documentation and advanced troubleshooting of other testers on the project
• Raising potential future hurdles for testing, pre-empting problems, and suggesting best fixes and ideas for further testing.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Significant games industry QA experience and a strong understanding of QA tools, procedures, methodologies and workflows
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience aligning testing with requirements, managing priorities and successfully collaborating across disciplines/teams
• Experience mentoring less experienced QA testers
• Some previous people management experience would be beneficial but isn’t essential.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.

Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.

We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.