QA Analyst
Role Overview
Work as part of the QA team with internal and external development partners to help deliver high-quality games on current gaming hardware.
The studio seeks an adaptable learner with a passion for video games and interest in game development.
Key Skills for This Role
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About Cast Iron Games
Cast Iron Games is a growing studio delivering AAA games and working with partners on ambitious projects.
The studio describes its environment as supportive, balanced, collaborative, and focused on craft and clarity.
The role
Work as part of the QA team with internal and external development partners to help deliver high-quality games on current gaming hardware.
The studio seeks an adaptable learner with a passion for video games and interest in game development.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with QA and other development teams.
- Identify, analyze, and enter bugs into the project database.
- Create and follow test plans covering multiple areas of the game.
- Communicate project-area status throughout development.
- Support development teams as needs arise and become an expert on the assigned game and its features.
- Take ownership of project features with support from senior team members and leads.
Core requirements
- Highly adaptable and resilient to change; excellent verbal and written communication; high attention to detail; and willingness to learn.
- Passion for video games and experience working in a team environment.
- Knowledge of JIRA or similar bug-tracking software and Notion or similar documentation software.
- Experience with Agile development and at least one platform such as Steam, PS5, or Xbox.
Ways of working and bonus experience
- Work independently, take initiative in spotting issues, communicate respectfully, and give and receive feedback constructively.
- Use problem-solving skills, understand task requirements, follow up on uncertainties, and identify personal knowledge gaps.
- Bonus: game-engine experience, particularly UE5; testing multiple platforms; diagnosing crashes using callstacks; or working with external teams or clients.
Benefits and working arrangements
- Flexible start time between 8:00am and 10:00am; 35 working hours per week with a flexible lunch break.
- Annual leave includes 25 days plus 8 bank holidays, additional specified leave, and potential discretionary leave during the year-end break.
- Benefits include potential annual performance bonus, refreshments, referral bonus, life assurance, income protection, critical illness cover, and health benefits.
- Additional offerings include cycle-to-work, EV and hybrid car schemes, a tech purchase scheme, retailer discounts, and an employee assistance programme.
Compensation
- The posting describes the salary as competitive but does not state a salary amount or pay cadence.
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