Quality Assurance

Sideglobal; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sideglobal is looking for a highly skilled Sr Test Engineer to lead testing efforts for our gaming products in Hyderabad. You will own QA responsibilities across mobile platforms, design and execute test strategies, and mentor junior testers. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of QA experience, is passionate about gaming, and has comprehensive knowledge of Android and iOS. We offer a dynamic culture and the opportunity to grow your career in an exciting field.

Qualifications

• 3+ Years as QA, with 1+ Years experience as Senior.
• Extensive hands-on experience with mobile gaming.
• Strong understanding of Android and iOS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end QA responsibilities for game features.
• Design, execute, and maintain test plans and test cases.
• Mentor and guide junior QA testers.

Skills

QA Experience

Mobile Testing

Communication Skills

Time Management

Agile Environment

Game Development Knowledge

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Job description

Side is seeking a highly skilled Sr Test Engineer to join our dynamic quality assurance team. In this role, you will lead comprehensive testing efforts to ensure our gaming products meet the highest quality standards. You will collaborate closely with development teams to develop robust test strategies, execute test plans, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Own endtoend QA responsibilities for game features across mobile platforms
• Design, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and regression suites
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (standups, reviews, retrospectives), providing timely updates and feedback
• Identify, log, track, and prioritize defects, ensuring a well-maintained and actionable bug database
• Support QA team members within the assigned pod, ensuring alignment with processes, priorities, and deliverables
• Adhere to established QA processes and best practices, while contributing to continuous process improvement
• Communicate effectively with overseas clients and stakeholders regarding QA status, risks, and delivery commitments
• Mentor and guide junior QA testers, supporting skill development and maintaining quality standards
• Serve as a backup for QA Leads, handling team coordination, task ownership, and decision making when required

Skills & Experience Required

• 3+ Years as QA, with 1+ Years experience as Senior
• Hands-on testing experience on Mobile platforms (PC & Console experience is a bonus)
• Extensive hands-on experience playing a wide variety of games, especially mobile games
• AR game testing experience is preferred
• Team management experience
• Strong understanding of key features and functionality of Android and iOS platforms
• Excellent communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Highly organized, with strong time management skills and accountability
• Willingness to work overtime on weekdays or weekends based on project requirements
• Proactive, self‑drive, and willing to continuously learn and adapt
• Comfortable working in an Agile development environment while managing multiple priorities
• Solid knowledge of QA methodologies and game development pipelines
• Experience using defect and test management tools such as Jira, TestRail, or similar
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong passion for games with a deep understanding of gaming mechanics and player experience
• Must be flexible to work in shift timings: 10:00 PM 7:00 AM or 6:30 AM 3:30 PM

What we offer

• The opportunity to join our growing business at an exciting time.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture.