Junior Automated QA Engineer - Studio Elevation (Remote within the UK)

nDreams Limited

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Employment Type

Contract

Work Arrangement

Remote

Sector

Information Technology & Software

Experience Level

Junior (1-3 years)

Application Deadline

May 3, 2026

About the Company

nDreams is a leading developer and publisher of immersive virtual reality games, renowned for titles like Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, Synapse, and Phantom: Covert Ops. Established in 2013, the studio has dedicated itself to pushing the boundaries of VR technology, evolving from an independent entity into a globally recognized force in the VR gaming landscape. At nDreams, a strong emphasis is placed on fostering a diverse, happy, and safe team environment. The company is committed to building a culture rooted in respect, well-being, and work-life balance. They actively strive to make the gaming industry more accessible to underrepresented communities through their hiring practices, game development, and supported causes. They offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. This includes flexible working hours, duvet days, a birthday off, dedicated personal development time and support, and regular social events. Additionally, employees benefit from an excellent holiday allowance, a pension scheme, health insurance, and life cover.

Job Description

Join nDreams Limited as a Junior Automated QA Engineer and play a crucial role in ensuring the high quality of our immersive VR games. You will be instrumental in supporting and enhancing our automated testing processes, contributing directly to the reliability and effectiveness of our game builds.

In this fully remote position within the UK, you will collaborate closely with our QA team and the wider studio. Your responsibilities will include hands-on scripting, developing automated tests, and providing technical support to streamline testing infrastructure and ensure stable pipelines.

This is a 12-month fixed-term, full-time contract offering competitive salary based on experience. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.

Required Skills

PythonCI/CDTeamCityJenkinsPerforceGitUnreal EngineUnreal EditorBlueprintsAutomated Testing

Key Responsibilities

  • Write scripts to deploy builds to devices automatically as part of an automated test suite.
  • Author and maintain functional automated tests as determined by the needs of the project.
  • Support other team members in their development of functional and performance testing.
  • Work with QA stakeholders to ensure they can test builds efficiently, writing scripts or extending tools as necessary.
  • Work with IT and other relevant parties to ensure that infrastructure remains healthy and outages are resolved promptly.
  • Maintain stability in projects by correcting markup issues that prevent automated tests running, liaising with other teams as needed.

Qualifications

  • Experience writing code or scripts in a high-level language (e.g. Python)
  • Knowledge of CI/CD systems such as TeamCity, Jenkins, or Epic’s Horde
  • Familiarity with industry-standard source control systems, such as Perforce or Git
  • Experience working with Unreal Engine and the Unreal Editor environment
  • Experience working with Blueprints or Python scripts to automate functionality within Unreal
  • A problem-solving mindset, with the ability to troubleshoot effectively

Benefits & Perks

  • Flexible hours
  • Duvet days
  • Your birthday off
  • Dedicated personal development time and support
  • Regular socials
  • Excellent holiday offering
  • Pension scheme
  • Health insurance
  • Life cover

How to Apply

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.

The UK's burgeoning gaming industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by innovation in immersive technologies. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality and efficiency of automated testing pipelines for cutting-edge VR titles. You will leverage your expertise in CI/CD systems, source control, and scripting languages like Python to enhance build deployment and functional testing. Your contributions will directly impact the stability of testing infrastructure and the overall reliability of game builds, contributing to the studio's reputation for high-quality immersive experiences.

Posted Date

April 17, 2026