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* Location: UK Remote / Office Based, Chatham
The Role
Dovetail Games is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion (or lack thereof), education background, and game preferences, as we seek to recruit the very best from a diverse talent pool. We are committed to promoting diversity, and all applicants will be considered on their merit, qualifications, competence, and talent regardless of any protected characteristics. At the individual's request, all roles will be considered for part-time, term-time only, and job share arrangements.
Our people can be based “where they do their best work” from either our HQ or from their home (UK based only; VISA sponsorship available on qualifying roles). Occasional travel to the HQ will be required for key meetings and events.
At Dovetail Games, we are passionate about empowering our people to build beautiful worlds, craft breathtaking games, and do the best work of their careers to deliver our vision: “By Enthusiasts, For Enthusiasts”.
Our studio is situated in a river-front building in the heart of the Historic Dockyard in Chatham, Kent, UK. We are growing fast, developing our games using cutting-edge technology, and delivering these on multiple platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Series S/X.
We are looking for a specialised QA Tester for working on our German railway content, reporting to the QA Team Lead. You will test our games, look for bugs, provide accurate QA feedback, and update our database to maintain an accurate record.
Responsibilities
* Testing software across all current Dovetail gaming platforms following methodical quality assurance processes and test scripts.
* Testing simulation accuracy from a physics, operational, and artistic perspective.
* Providing quality feedback with a local perspective of the end-product for the most realistic player experience.
* Documenting test results using standard industry software, providing professional, clear, accurate, and complete bug reports.
* Contributing to the refinement and improvement of testing plans and test cases.
* Working with development teams to rectify errors and providing gameplay and game-balance feedback.
* Coordinating test coverage with team members and assisting in training new team members when required.
What We Look For In You
* Railway enthusiast or professional with first-hand experience of German railway operations, safety systems, and signaling.
* Keen gamer capable of familiarizing with gameplay elements rapidly.
* Strong organizational and time-management skills.
* Good problem-solving and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
* Knowledge or prior experience with bug reporting software/systems is beneficial.
Why Work For Us?
* You will have a direct and significant impact on the future of our games.
* You’ll experience an environment where you are challenged but supported.
* We offer industry-leading work-life balance.
* Opportunity to work fully UK-based remotely.
* VISA sponsorship available on qualifying roles.
* Explorer policy, allowing up to 4 weeks of roaming per year without using leave.
* Half-Day Payday holiday—adding 6 days to your allowance.
* My Rewards benefits package including health cash plan, eyecare, and GP Anytime.
* Cycle to work and tech schemes.
* Green Car benefits scheme provided by Tusker.
* Amazon Voucher on your birthday.
* Branded merch and swag.
* Access to funded fitness events and health checks.
* Regular social and sporting activities, including charity fundraising.
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