Games Tester

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and enthusiastic Games Tester to join their distributed quality assurance team, focusing on ensuring the highest standards of playability and performance for upcoming game releases. As a remote-first position, this role offers the flexibility to work from any location within the UK , providing essential feedback to the development team. You will be instrumental in discovering and documenting bugs, glitches, and other issues that could impact the player experience, making this a critical role in the game development pipeline. If you have a keen eye for detail and a love for video games, this remote opportunity within the thriving Gaming & Esports sector is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough testing of game builds, identifying functional bugs, performance issues, and usability problems.
• Accurately report defects with detailed descriptions, steps to reproduce, and relevant attachments (screenshots, videos).
• Perform sanity checks and regression testing to confirm bug fixes and ensure overall game stability.
• Provide feedback on game mechanics, balance, and user interface to enhance the player experience.
• Adhere to project timelines and testing schedules, communicating progress and any impediments.
• Engage with development teams through digital channels to clarify issues and discuss solutions effectively.

Requirements

• Demonstrable interest in and knowledge of video games and the gaming industry.
• Strong observational skills and an innate ability to spot inconsistencies and errors.
• Good written communication skills for precise bug reporting.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised and maintain productivity remotely.
• Basic understanding of software testing principles.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable home working environment.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with flexible working hours.
• Fully remote position, offering significant work-life balance advantages.
• Gain hands-on experience in the exciting world of game development.
• Opportunities to test a diverse range of game genres.
• Contribute directly to the final quality of released video games.