Game QA Tester

Job Description

Framestore's Immersive team works with creative IP owners and brands to elevate the impact of their imagined worlds.

Projects span virtual, augmented and mixed realities, location-based entertainment, and theme park rides; a list that's evolving fast. Using the strength and depth of our creative and technical resources, we're ideally positioned to pioneer entertainment experiences of the future.

Who We Are

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, TV, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

The Role

We are looking for a Game QA Tester to be part of the team that drives the implementation of robust and effective testing processes, testing interactive software applications and tools built using Unreal Engine.

As a Game QA Tester, your role will be core to improving our software's quality, stability, reliability and usability. This will be achieved via the execution of planned manual testing, automated testing, report generation and analysis of gathered telemetry. The ideal candidate will be able to manage their own time well, breaking down work and projects and conforming to strict release schedules to deliver a strong end product.

You'll also be:
• Executing test plans at the product, feature and code level
• Employing test-driven best practices from the outset of the development cycle
• Using testing tools and test frameworks
• Working collaboratively in an Agile environment
• Identifying risk(s) to improve the quality and/or stability of products and services
• Clearly documenting, managing and prioritising defects
• Producing and documenting clear repro steps
• Monitoring, analysing, and presenting automated and manually gathered test results and metrics
• Maintaining documentation of testing infrastructure and best practices

Core Experience
• Experience in testing realtime applications in a professional environment such as videogames
• Knowledge of test methodologies, writing test plans, mock data/services
• Proficient with project management & reporting software like JIRA
• Good communication skills and an eye for detail

Desirable Experience
• BS/BA in STEM/Games field, or equivalent work experience
• Experience testing VR/AR applications
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine testing framework

Work Arrangements

At Framestore, we offer a flexible work arrangement where employees can split their work time between home and office. While working from home 1 day a week is possible, this role requires 4 days a week minimum in our London office so candidates should be able to commute easily. Unfortunately, VISA sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Application Process

To apply, please complete the linked application form or if you are unable to use that link you can submit your resume and portfolio to recruiters@framestore.com with the subject line: [Game QA Tester - London].

Application Deadline

Framestore is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is on a rolling deadline so candidates will be interviewed as they apply, the cutoff for applications for this position is the end of August 2024 but the post may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvx83w-35-171-164-77-42 in your application.