Senior Software Engineer in Test

Department: Engineering

Location: Edinburgh

Description

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Test to join our team at Build a Rocket Boy. This role involves collaborating closely with C++ engineers within the Unreal environment to develop robust testing frameworks and automation processes, and with other QA and automation teams across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving quality engineering across the team, as well as in our CI/CD pipelines, contributing to automating backend, web and game components. You will help foster our commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences by ensuring our products are reliable and scalable. While proficiency in C++ is desirable, it is not mandatory for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and systems

• Collaborate with software engineering teams to integrate testing processes into CI/CD pipelines

• Work with backend and web development teams to automate and streamline platform operations

• Help engineering teams conduct load testing to ensure scalability and performance under stress

• Continuously improve testing strategies and tools to enhance development efficiency and product quality

Requirements

• Proven experience as a software engineer in test or similar role

• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes

• Experience with automated testing of web services, APIs, and backend systems

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices

• Knowledge of C++ and Unreal Engine is highly desirable

• Ability to work effectively in a team setting and collaborate with various technical teams

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Benefits

Our Global Benefits & Perks

• Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health

• Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success

• Pension scheme — up to 5% employer matched contribution to finance those golden years

• Socials — office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties

• And even more benefits based on your location!

If you're based in the UK

• 25 Annual Leave + 8 bank holidays - we're flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what's important to you

• Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA

• Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash

• Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too!

• Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.