Game Tester (m/f/d)

MERKUR Excellence GmbH; Wien; On-site; EUR 49,820 - 60,891; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time models

Hybrid work model

Minimum salary EUR 55,356 gross/year

Office location in Vienna

Job summary

MERKUR Excellence GmbH is seeking a Game Tester to own hands-on testing across PC, mobile, and EGMs, documenting results and reporting bugs. You will drive QA processes, maintain test plans, and ensure quality throughout development in a cross-functional team.

You will mentor junior testers, contribute to team development, and support automated testing initiatives. English fluency is required; German is a plus in a casino game environment. Hybrid work is available in Vienna.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in QA for games, with senior or lead testing role.
• Experience in the Casino Game Industry.
• Fluent in English; German is nice to have.
• Deep understanding of the game development lifecycle and Agile/Scrum workflows.
• Strong bug writing, communication, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, DevTrack).
• Experience testing on PC, mobile, and EGMs.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of hands-on game testing across multiple devices and platforms, including documentation and bug reporting.
• Own QA processes: create/maintain test plans and ensure quality throughout the development cycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements and track bug fixes.
• Mentor junior QA team members and share best practices to support team growth.
• Support test automation efforts by implementing and using automated testing tools or pipelines.

Skills

QA for games

Casino game industry

Fluent in English

German a plus

Agile/Scrum

Bug writing

Documentation

Testing across platforms

Tools

Jira

TestRail

DevTrack

Job description

MERKUR Excellence was founded in 2018 as part of the MERKUR GROUP and specializes in game design and development, with a particular focus on casino games.

We’re looking for a Game Tester (m/f/d) to take ownership of game testing across multiple platforms and devices. In this role, you’ll ensure quality throughout the development cycle, drive QA processes, and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams. With your experience, you’ll mentor junior testers, contribute to team development, and support the implementation of automated testing tools. If you bring a strong QA background, excellent bug‑reporting skills, and a passion for games especially in the casino sector. We look forward to your application!

Your responsibilities

• As a Game Tester (m/f/d) you take full ownership of hands‑on game testing by independently performing test passes across multiple devices and platforms, including documentation, bug reporting, and a variety of test types (exploratory, regression, smoke, etc.)
• You also take ownership of QA processes, including creating and maintaining test plans, ensuring quality throughout the development cycle, and being responsible for assigned features or titles
• Moreover, you collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to clarify requirements, track bug fixes, and actively contribute to sprints, reviews, and milestone meetings
• In addition, you will mentor junior QA team members by providing them with best practices and expertise to support their growth and the development of the entire team.
• Last but not least, you support test automation efforts by implementing and using automated testing tools or pipelines

Your profile

• 5+ years experience in QA for games, with multiple shipped titles in a senior or lead testing role
• Experience in the Casino Game Industry
• Fluent in English, German is nice to have
• Deep understanding of the game development lifecycle and Agile/Scrum workflows
• Strong bug writing, communication, and documentation skills
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, DevTrack)
• Experience testing on various platforms (PC, mobile, EGMs)

Your advantages

• General conditions: Flexible working time models, hybrid work model, a minimum salary of EUR 55,356 gross/year
• Advanced training & career: High degree of personal responsibility, diverse development opportunities throughout the entire group of companies
• Team & Community: Open door attitude, friendly corporate culture, staff events, departmental events
• Exclusive offers: Local offers and a great office location