At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.
A career at Rockstar Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. Rockstar Dundee is looking for a capable project and people manager to join our team as a Lead QA: Functionality. 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-function 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience within a project/people management role, ideally within the games industry or software QA.
SKILLS
Strong communication skills.
Proven ability to lead a team towards a common goal.
Self-motivating, pro-active and autonomous in nature.
Work collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues across all Rockstar studios.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Passion for games (especially Rockstar Games titles).
PLUSES
Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
Knowledge specifically 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 within video game development or a related discipline.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.
Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.
