Functionality QA Video Games Tester

Breakfast (if you get in quick!)

We get hands on with the latest games before anyone else.

Over the last 20 years Universally Speaking has built a worldwide reputation providing the highest quality of testing for studios and publishers making some of the world’s greatest games and applications.

You will be one of the first people to experience the game and will be part of a dedicated team, finding and reporting bugs, providing feedback, checking things are fixed, and helping the developers turn their game from good to great.

You’ll have a passion to get things right, you are thorough in your attention to detail, you’re open to learning new skills and work hard to hit deadlines.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve not worked before, or bringing years of experience to the table, we want to hear from you.

What would you do at work?

• Your job is to make sure games and applications give the best user experience possible.
• You will learn how to follow the Universally Speaking QA process and professional standards which we have optimised over the years to be the best in the industry.
• You’ll use a variety of industry standard tools to record your observations, provide evidence of problems, and track them through until they are fixed.
• You’ll learn to write and execute test scripts, instructions and guidelines to make sure we cover every aspect of the game and leave no stone unturned.
• You’ll become a QA powerhouse across a broad range of games from Indie to AAA, on all of the latest platforms.
• You’ll get the chance to speak to developers directly, gathering testing requirements, asking questions, and working together on the next big thing.
• You’ll be one step ahead in looking at ways to make improvements, take ownership for additional activities and create efficiencies in the way you work.
• You’ll work side by side with your colleagues, investigating and sharing what you find, discussing ideas and challenges, and making friends along the way.

Requirements

You’re exactly what we’re looking for if you:

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Are passionate about video games, following the latest launches and trends.
• Are quick learning and adaptable, ready to take on fresh challenges each day.
• Have excellent attention to detail, you never miss a thing.
• Are a team player, with the ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines
• Are pro-active, tenacious, and enthusiastic
• Are good with computers. You know your way around MS Office, and are quick to learn new software.
• Are familiar with varied systems and hardware, from PC to console to mobiles to VR.
• Are reliable and consistent, being present when your team needs you.

Benefits

What can we offer you?

• Hands on experience in the most exciting industry in the world
• Training
• Wellbeing Portal including Live Chat and Support
• Mini Health checks
• Access to Counselling and structured therapy
• Breakfast (if you get in quick!)

! Important !

After paid training, candidates will be placed in a pool and called to come into the office as project work becomes available. Due to changing client demands and seasonal load continuous paid work is not guaranteed.

Owing to security requirements, all work must be performed on-site in Universally Speaking offices.

No remote or hybrid option is available.