Compliance Analyst – 12 Month Contract

d3t is at the forefront of videogame technology and creativity, delivering experienced co-development services to some of the biggest AAA clients in the world. Our studio, part of the global Keywords Studios Group, works on multiple exciting projects at any one time, offering plenty of variety and involvement.

Our studio projects have included EA SPORTS FC™ 26, Hogwarts Legacy, Exoborne, Mafia: The Old Country, Alan Wake Remastered, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Vampire The Masquerade – Blood Hunt, Mafia II: Definitive Edition, and Assetto Corsa Competizione. We also work in partnership with our global clients including: Playground Games, EA and Archetype Entertainment.

The d3t studios are based near Daresbury (Cheshire), Newcastle (Tyne & Wear) and Madrid where we offer an amazingly professional and supportive working environment. We are passionate about what we do and pride ourselves on our anti-crunch mentality, mentoring ethos and have been awarded ‘Best Places to Work’ multiple times by gamesindustry.biz. In addition, we won ‘Best Creative Service Provider’ at Develop 2022 and were nominated in 2023 & 2024.

THE ROLE - Compliance Analyst – 12 Month Contract

We work with very high-profile clients on amazing game titles and are now seeking to add a Compliance Analyst role within our QA department to increase our capabilities of supporting development.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the planning, full execution and reporting on compliance checks for multiple gaming platforms. The Compliance Analyst will be a part of an experienced QA team and will work alongside team members from all disciplines, to ensure products are thoroughly tested and ready for release.

This exciting new opportunity for a Compliance Analyst will be a 12 month fixed-term contract (with potential extension), based in either of our UK studio sites (Daresbury or Newcastle), on a hybrid working basis. The working pattern is 3 days per week in the studio: Wednesday, Thursday and another day of your choice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be responsible for the test strategy of multiple products to ensure compliance with the required standard across all supported platforms.
• Ensure all compliance issues are identified, thoroughly investigated and accurately reported.
• Update compliance issues when required to ensure they’re accurate and relevant given the current project status.
• Complete functional testing when required, and as part of the preparation for compliance checks. 
• Work with test teams to run suitable test cases.
• Ensure all staff have the required information to aid with the gathering of compliance information when required.
• Research for all platform compliance standards and the associated requirements.
• Creation of focused training programs for staff to learn compliance standards and how to effectively run checks on them.
• Maintain documentation and a knowledge base for compliance standards and platform requirements.
• Be a point of contact for all studio members for compliance related issues.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• First hand experience of the software development lifecycle within the games industry, ideally with testing a product throughout the entire QA lifecycle.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Testing Processes and Methodologies.
• Minimum 1 year of focused on Compliance QA testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of Jira and a test case tracking system such as Test Rail and Xray.
• The capability to assess a range of information and the creation of detailed reports.
• Demonstrates pro-active approach to internal processes and workload.
• Computer literacy.
• Committed teamwork ethic.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

It would be great, but not essential, if you have experience in any of the following:

• Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics.
• Experience of client communication.

STUDIO BENEFITS & PERKS:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays & up to 5 days extra for length of service)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme (including dental) – BUPA
• Eye Care Scheme
• Anti-crunch ethos – a professional, fun and supportive working environment!
• Income Protection
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Free Parking
• Tech, Bike + Console Scheme
• Company Socials, Monthly Lunches & Annual d3t Events
• Breakout Areas – filled with perks such as games, BBQ area, complimentary snacks to suit all dietary preferences etc.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Initial interviews will be held by video call with additional interviews at the studios, dependent on location.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Not a problem – please apply. At d3t we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and culture. If this opportunity excites you but your current skills or past experience don’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles within our team.

At d3t we work flexibly, but value in-person collaboration: this position is offered on a hybrid basis only at either of our UK sites (3 days per week in the studio: Wednesday, Thursday and another day of your choice). We value work/life balance and have a discretionary flexible hours system and operate a no-crunch policy as a studio.

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