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QA Tester

Media Molecule is a video game development studio based in Guildford in the UK, and a proud member of the PlayStation Worldwide Studios. We are the creators of the multi-award winning games LittleBigPlanet, LittleBigPlanet 2, Tearaway, Tearaway Unfolded and we're currently building the next generation of Play, Create and Share for PlayStation 4: Dreams.

It’s an exciting time to be part of Media Molecule as we look to further push the creative boundaries of gaming and we are passionate about making games with creative gameplay. Our studio is fast paced, dynamic, collaborative and is undergoing a period of significant growth and evolution!

Description:

Location: Our studio in Guildford or remote (able to work within the same timezone as the UK via video conferencing due to the need for close real-time collaboration).

Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements and then review requirements and design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
  • Learning the complexities of an existing UI and help guide and give advice to the wider QA team on how to effectively test it.
  • Develop and apply testing processes as well as developing standards and procedures to determine game quality across development areas.
  • Work closely alongside production and programming teams to report back on testing progress and release readiness.
  • Work on providing help/advise and new ways to Identify, record, document and thoroughly track bugs.
  • Maintaining, advancing and promoting knowledge in the field of quality assurance and potential PlayStation Studios QA operations service offerings.

Requirements:

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with different teams and groups across the organisation.
  • Able to creatively solve problems relating to testing and test case creation.
  • Proven work experience in software quality assurance.
  • Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes.
  • Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
  • Experience of working in a GaaS or live environment.
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Media Molecule is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity.