Associate Lead QA: Functionality

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of Dundee, Scotland. 

Rockstar Dundee is looking for a capable project and people manager to join our team as a QA Lead. This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of Dundee, Scotland.

WHAT WE DO

• Ensuring product quality of Rockstar releases to an industry leading standard.
• Creating and actioning comprehensive test plans ensuring everything is functioning correctly.
• Writing concise bug reports and providing all relevant supporting information such as screenshots, videos, and game logs.
• Working cohesively with various departments to gain a full understanding of all systems and game mechanics in test.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a team of QA Testers, providing mentorship, training, and support to ensure their success and professional development.
• Ensure implementation of comprehensive test plans, strategies, and methodologies to identify potential issues and bugs in our titles.
• Organise and execute test resource and allocations based on workload and facilitate movement of employees between tasks and projects to meet demand.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, and production, to communicate QA goals, priorities, and feedback effectively.
• Establish and maintain QA processes, standards, and best practices to optimise efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of testing processes and results, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance overall quality.
• Monitor and track bug reports, ensuring timely resolution and thorough documentation of issues throughout the development lifecycle.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Prior experience within a project/people management role, ideally within the games industry or software QA.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team (ideally of more than 5 direct reports) through project milestones / deadlines towards a common goal.
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-motivating, pro-active and autonomous in nature.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues across all Rockstar studios.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Passion for and knowledge of Rockstar Games and our titles along with an interest in and understanding of the video game industry.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Knowledge of functionality testing of online titles/applications on current or recent console platforms.
• Extensive and varied experience of project test cycles.
• Knowledge of the current generation of games consoles and the associated software and hardware.
• Degree level educated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Please note, a cover letter is required when applying for the role. This should detail your interest in the role and summarise your experience with Rockstar Games titles.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department. 

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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