Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough testing of game features, mechanics, and systems to ensure they meet quality standards and user expectations.
- Identify, document, and prioritize bugs, defects, and performance issues using standardized reporting tools and methodologies.
- Execute test plans with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all game functionalities and edge cases.
- Create and maintain detailed test cases for new features, updates, and system integrations to support efficient testing processes.
- Investigate and reproduce complex, hard-to-find issues, providing clear step-by-step documentation for developers to resolve them.
- Perform regression testing on fixed issues to ensure that previous functionality remains unaffected by new changes.
- Collaborate with QA team members to share findings, discuss test strategies, and contribute to continuous improvement of testing protocols.
- Communicate effectively with developers, designers, and other stakeholders to provide actionable feedback and clarify requirements.
- Participate in bug triage meetings to assess severity, impact, and urgency of reported issues.
- Stay updated on industry trends, testing tools, and game development best practices to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience in game testing, preferably within the gaming industry or related fields, with a focus on quality assurance processes.
- Strong understanding of functional, balance, stability, and performance testing methodologies and their applications in game development.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes of issues and provide accurate documentation.
- Proficiency in using testing tools and bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira, TestRail) to manage test cases and report defects.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills to collaborate across departments.
- Fluency in English, with additional language skills (e.g., Spanish) preferred to facilitate communication with local teams and stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality game releases through rigorous testing.
- Knowledge of game development lifecycle and QA best practices to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Experience with cross-platform testing (PC, consoles, mobile) to ensure consistent performance across all target systems.
- Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and handle multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
Additional Information
This role requires a proactive approach to testing, with the ability to think critically and creatively to uncover potential issues. The QA Game Tester will also be expected to contribute to the creation of test documentation, including test plans, scripts, and reports. A passion for gaming and a deep understanding of player behavior and expectations are highly beneficial. The ideal candidate should have a background in software testing, game development, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in QA roles. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies is advantageous. This position is based in South America and may require occasional travel to meet with team members or attend meetings. The QA Game Tester will work remotely or on-site, depending on company policies, and will be part of a global QA team.
