Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer (VR, Mobile & Desktop Applications) Contract Duration: Remote (UK), 6-Month Contract Remuneration: £43.27 Hourly Rate We're seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to support the testing and release of a large-scale consumer application across VR, mobile, and desktop platforms. This role is ideal for someone with a strong QA background in gaming, VR/AR, or complex consumer-facing products who enjoys hands-on testing, identifying issues, and helping deliver stable releases. The Role As a dedicated QA owner, you'll be responsible for executing test plans, validating builds, identifying defects, and working closely with engineering teams to ensure high product quality across multiple platforms. You'll play a critical role in supporting weekly releases and maintaining a seamless user experience. Key Responsibilities

• Execute smoke, regression, and release testing across VR, mobile, and desktop platforms.
• Validate fixes before and after release deployment.
• Perform end-to-end testing of core user journeys and application functionality.
• Investigate and reproduce crashes, performance issues, and stability problems.
• Create detailed bug reports with clear reproduction steps and supporting evidence.
• Maintain test plans, test cases, and release checklists.
• Support bug triage activities, including severity assessment and issue prioritisation.
• Identify opportunities for test automation and process improvements.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, and Release teams to ensure quality standards are achieved. Required Skills & Experience
• QA experience within gaming, VR/AR, mobile, or large-scale consumer applications.
• Experience executing regression testing and release validation against fixed delivery schedules.
• Hands-on testing experience on Android devices, including build installation and log analysis using ADB/Logcat.
• Strong defect management and bug-reporting skills.
• Experience creating and maintaining test plans and test cases.
• Ability to independently investigate issues and communicate technical findings clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively under release deadlines. Desirable Experience
• VR application testing experience.
• Knowledge of Unity and Unity log analysis.
• Multiplayer, social platform, or user-generated content (UGC) testing experience.
• Cloud-streaming application or gaming experience.
• Performance and memory profiling tools.
• Python, scripting, or test automation experience.
• Experience working within live-service release environments. Why Apply?
• Work on innovative consumer technology spanning VR, mobile, and desktop platforms.
• Gain exposure to emerging technologies and next-generation digital experiences.
• Enjoy high ownership and autonomy within the QA process.
• Partner closely with engineering teams and have a direct impact on release quality.
• Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on delivering exceptional user experiences.