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Associate Lead QA: Functionality

QA / Testing - QA - Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Title Associate Lead QA: Functionality
Job Description

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of Dundee, Scotland.

Rockstar Dundee is looking for a capable project and people manager to join our team as a QA Lead. This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of Dundee, Scotland.

WHAT WE DO

  • Ensuring product quality of Rockstar releases to an industry leading standard.
  • Creating and actioning comprehensive test plans ensuring everything is functioning correctly.
  • Writing concise bug reports and providing all relevant supporting information such as screenshots, videos, and game logs.
  • Working cohesively with various departments to gain a full understanding of all systems and game mechanics in test.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and manage a team of QA Testers, providing mentorship, training, and support to ensure their success and professional development.
  • Ensure implementation of comprehensive test plans, strategies, and methodologies to identify potential issues and bugs in our titles.
  • Organise and execute test resource and allocations based on workload and facilitate movement of employees between tasks and projects to meet demand.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, and production, to communicate QA goals, priorities, and feedback effectively.
  • Establish and maintain QA processes, standards, and best practices to optimise efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Conduct regular reviews and assessments of testing processes and results, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance overall quality.
  • Monitor and track bug reports, ensuring timely resolution and thorough documentation of issues throughout the development lifecycle.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Prior experience within a project/people management role, ideally within the games industry or software QA.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage a team (ideally of more than 5 direct reports) through project milestones / deadlines towards a common goal.
    Strong communication skills.
  • Self-motivating, pro-active and autonomous in nature.
  • Work collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues across all Rockstar studios.
    Experience with Microsoft Office.
  • Passion for and knowledge of Rockstar Games and our titles along with an interest in and understanding of the video game industry.

PLUSES

  • Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
  • Knowledge of functionality testing of online titles/applications on current or recent console platforms.
  • Extensive and varied experience of project test cycles.
  • Knowledge of the current generation of games consoles and the associated software and hardware.
  • Degree level educated.

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Sector QA
Category QA / Testing
Level Associate
Contract Type Permanent
Date Posted 6 February 2025
Recruiter Rockstar Games
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