QA Analyst

We want you to #JOINTHEREBELLION!

For 30 years we’ve been independently developing and publishing incredible video games at our multiple studios founded by Jason & Chris Kingsley, but Rebellion is more than just games. We have our own film studio, we create board games, publish books, and through 2000AD, publish comics and graphic novels such as the amazing Judge Dredd.

We’re seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and technically proficient QA Analyst to help shape our next wave of exciting projects. This is your chance to join one of the UK’s leading independent studios, renowned for original IPs such as Sniper Elite, Zombie Army and Atomfall!

The QA Analyst position is focused on testing games and applications across multiple platforms in accordance with established test plans. You\’ll be responsible for crafting succinct bug reports, including all pertinent supporting information and delivering thoughtful, sharp analysis. As an integral member of the QA team, you will contribute significantly to the quality assurance efforts for all of Rebellion\’s thrilling titles.

This position is ideal for individuals with experience in game testing and familiarity with game testing models. The Rebellion QA team is committed to ensuring that every game released meets the highest standards of design and development.

This exciting opportunity can be based out of either of our studios in Oxford or Warwick, offering flexibility, collaboration, and the chance to work with a world-class team! We can provide a relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment.

We believe in the power of face-to-face collaboration and encourage working from our studios. However, we understand that flexibility matters, so we’re open to discussing hybrid options based on individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Testing aspects of the game, including gameplay mechanics, controls, graphics, audio, user interface and overall performance, playing the game extensively and systematically identifying bugs, glitches, or issues.
• Documenting problems with detailed information on how to reproduce the issue, including steps and conditions for the bug.
• Creating and maintaining test cases and scenarios based on the game\’s design and requirements.
• Testing the game on different hardware configurations and operating systems to ensure compatibility and optimal performance across multiple platforms.
• Working closely with Senior Analysts & Leads, and other team members, communicating bugs and collaborating on quality improvements.
• Maintaining detailed records of testing activities including test plans, results, and encountered issues.
• Providing feedback on gameplay mechanics, user interface, and overall user experience.
• Following established testing methodologies, best practices and quality standards.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of software testing methodologies.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of bug testing and tracking software (Jira/Redmine, TestRail/TestLink, Confluence/Wiki.js).
• Professional experience testing current generation of consoles and PC platforms.
• Thorough understanding of different game genres, mechanics and platforms.
• Strong analytical skills to identify patterns, reproduce issues and troubleshoot problems effectively; critical thinking and different angle approach.
• Ability to work closely with developers, designers and other team members when required.
• Effective time management and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced game development environment, prioritising tasks, balancing workload and communicating delays.
• Adaptability to changing requirements, new tools and emerging technologies; willingness to learn and stay updated with industry trends and advancements.

Benefits

• 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days)
• Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
• Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Interest Free, Tax-Free loans
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
• Plus loads more… including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events!

Right to Work Statement

This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must therefore be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.

Life at Our Oxford HQ

Our riverside headquarters in Oxford places you a short walk away from the city centre. Renowned for its rich historical backdrop and esteemed educational institutions, Oxford offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, with its beautiful architecture and green spaces.

Oxford also boasts excellent transport links, making it easy to navigate both the city and the wider country. The city’s train station, just a short walk from our studio, offers frequent services to London, as well as direct routes to major cities like Birmingham, Manchester, and Reading and we also offer free parking at the studio.

Our open-plan office promotes teamwork and innovation, with regular interaction with senior management and other departments, alongside access to free hot drinks, a handy tuck shop onsite and a range of local pubs, cafes and dining options nearby helping make every workday enjoyable!

Inside Rebellion

Whichever team you join at Rebellion we are proud of our open, friendly, and creative atmosphere. We love what we do, and we have fun doing it! As a big indie developer, we have complete creative freedom over our titles which allows us to work on a massive variety of projects across all the major platforms.

Find out more about us here

Our size, stability, and the variety of in-house expertise across multiple industries, makes Rebellion completely unique! We work in our own way, and we celebrate that as the key to our success. We foster an inclusive culture where you are encouraged to be yourself, to express your creativity and your talent. We are people focused and will support you in every way to can be the best at what you do. We recognise the importance of enjoying what you do and having a healthy work-life balance. We offer a friendly, creative, and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and a wide variety of benefits and development opportunities for all our teams to ensure you are fully supported with your physical and Mental Well-being.

We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to add to our culture of growth and inclusion. Rebellion encourages innovation in all areas, and we look forward to hearing how you can help us to be better. We encourage all demographics of culture, gender, ethnicity, neurodiversity and beyond, because a representative team makes better products.

To view all our live vacancies: Rebellion: Careers