QA Tester (UK) Middlesbrough, England
Job description
We see ourselves as a new civilization of people emerging to make the world of gaming better. Were a different breed of games company - we do things our own way in our own style, not necessarily following whats been done before.
Our people are at the heart of our evolution and we nurture them to be their best. Without them our vision would fail.
We strive to avoid crunch, overtime is optional and always paid, and we offer flexible working hours to allow you to enjoy a normal family life whilst making great games.
Weve helped millions to fight their way through fearsome mobs in Minecraft Dungeons, battle each other and the environment in Rust: Console Edition and most recently worked with Bethesda Game Studios to craft new adventures for Vault Dwellers around the world in Fallout 76.
The Sunday Times recently listed us 35th in the 100 Fastest Growing UK Businesses list for 2022 and the fastest growing in the North East.
Were growing rapidly and as a result were looking for a QA Tester to join our studio in Middlesbrough (UK), home to the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline and countryside. As a QA Tester at Double Eleven, youll work on some of the popular games to make them world class.
In this role you will set up camp at our HQ in Middlesbrough. We are continuing to assess the covid-19 situation, and our studio is set-up with the necessary covid-19 support measures to keep our teams safe. The wellbeing of our teams is at the heart of everything we do, and we are keen that all our teams feel safe and reassured.
Strictly no agencies (sorry guys!) and were unable to sponsor a visa for this role and unfortantley we can't offer a relocation package for this position.
As this is an entry level role we're expecting this campaign to be very popular so we strongly advise that you submit your application as soon as possible. We may decide to close this advert before the listed closing date if a large volume of interest is received.
Please note, first stage assessments are expected to take place in our Middlesbrough studio in April.
WOULD YOU ENJOY
- Helping to create beautiful games
- Being part of an amazing team working on multiple AAA titles
- Being trusted to work independently and proactively to the highest standards
- Working with experienced teams in the industry
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
- Testing for issues and defects
- Effectively communicating defects to the team, and tracking bugs via tools and database(s)
- Working close with the team to propose, define and execute contextual tests and metrics Accurately and diligently document defects and issues
- Work closely with QA Lead(s) and Build Engineers to ensure pipelines are flowing
- Must be a team player, willing to both share and absorb knowledge and be able to consistently meet project deadlines/milestones
- Collaborate effectively with team members at all levels
- Must be proactive about improving/developing skills
- Must be trustworthy and operate at a high level of integrity, team spirit and drive
- Such other responsibilities which are required from time to time
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- As this is a entry level role, no previous experience required but you must have a keen interest in gaming and strong attributes around attention to detail, problem solving, communication and creative thinking
- Self-motivated with a positive mental attitude Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including with team members outside of the QA team
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively
- Fluent in English, both verbal and written
QUALIFICATIONS
All relevant qualifications considered
WORKING AT DOUBLE ELEVEN
Were pretty sure were the best place to work, period.
Some of our benefits include:
- Competitive salary which is regularly benchmarked against the market as well as an annual pay review as part of an appraisal
- Flexible start time (start anytime between 8:00am and 10:00am)
- Flexible lunch hours
- 29 days of annual leave (20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday)
- A minimum of 8 days discretionary annual leave during the December holiday break (this is dependant on where the Christmas and New Year day fall each year)
- 4 additional days annual leave for 5 years service and a further 4 days annual leave added for your epic 10 years service milestone
- 1 day off if your moving house
- Personal development plan designed in conjunction with you, your manager and our Learning & Development Manager. Plus clear progression framework
- Vitality Private Healthcare for you and your family (upon the successful completion of a probationary period)
- Potential for annual performance bonuses and end of year bonuses
- Constantly improving tools and workflow so you can focus on creativity Fast decision-making to allow you thrive
- State of the art office facilities i.e. VR setup, games room, book library, high spec kitchen area and more
- Free juice, hot drinks, fruit and monthly free team lunches
- Cycle scheme Employee referral bonus (up to £2000!)
- UK relocation package which includes financial compensation and one to one support finding accommodation / schools etc
- Opportunity to attend and speak at global events as a Double Eleven Ambassador
- Many free parties celebrating game launches, winter break and summer
- In-studio wellbeing programmes and support
- Opportunity to contribute to our internal Employee Diversity and Equality Network
- Free game codes, game swag and merchandise
- Free on site parking
- Sponsored studio activities such as Football, Game Jams and any new suggestions are always considered
- Activities and events organized throughout the year based on employee choices
- Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependent leave available Christmas Saving Scheme Rewards and discounts available from Vitality health scheme
- Pension match contribution
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe that diverse developers make better games.
We believe that we're stronger as a team, and encourage an inclusive, secure and collaborative workforce.
We believe that levelling the playing field creates a safe, accessible and open environment for a wide range of people from a wide range of backgrounds.
We believe that education and communication are the foundation of creating this environment. We actively encourage and welcome applications from all walks of life and our studios are fully accessible.
Through integrity, ambition and humanity, we are able to use that experience to create and bring to market great games that people love.
WHAT WE DO
Since we first opened our doors over 11 years ago,weve grown to over 250 people across 2 studios in the UK and Malaysia, continuing to put our people first as we move forward into a range of original and established IP. Were lucky enough to work with some of the best developers and publishers in the world and were proud to be embarking on this journey with a diverse group of people, working on projects we enjoy but that also challenge us and push us out of our comfort zones to better ourselves.
We value our people and we value their time, striving for a work-life balance and offering a whole host of benefits to those who work for us. Our learning journey is never over, we invest in our people and offer regular training and development on both a company and individual level.
WAYS TO REACH US
If you have a general query or if you need support with your application and/or an alternative way to apply, please do not hesitate to contact our Recruitment team at [email protected]
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT TEESSIDE?
We're located in the North East, where youll find a fantastic standard of living and quality of life. https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=United+Kingdom&country2=United+Kingdom&city1=Middlesbrough&city2=London
We have both coast and country on our doorstep: https://www.enjoyteesvalley.com/
