Senior Test Lead - Functional Testing

HCL Technologies Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking a detail-oriented Game QA Test Lead to join our Quality Assurance team in Hyderabad. The role requires hands-on testing of Web-based and Native games, leading QA activities, and ensuring a high-quality player experience before release.

You will coordinate test efforts across platforms, manage defect tracking with Jira/TestRail/Azure DevOps, and work closely with developers, designers, and product teams in an Agile environment to deliver polished games.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of professional experience in game testing and QA.
• Experience leading QA teams.
• Hands-on testing of Web-based and Native games.
• Testing with multiple input methods: keyboard/mouse, trackpad, game controllers.
• Familiar with Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps for bug tracking.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, regression, exploratory, compatibility, and usability testing for games.
• Test games across Web and Native platforms.
• Validate gameplay mechanics, UI/UX, audio, performance, save/load functionality, and multiplayer features.
• Execute test cases and create comprehensive bug reports with steps, screenshots, videos, and logs.
• Verify bug fixes and regression testing for new builds.
• Collaborate closely with developers, designers, and product teams to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Identify gameplay inconsistencies and provide feedback to improve player experience.
• Participate in release readiness activities and maintain high-quality standards.

Skills

Game Testing

Quality Assurance

Leading teams

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and passionate Game QA Test Lead to join our Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience testing games across multiple platforms and input methods, with a strong understanding of game mechanics, usability, and player experience.

You will be responsible for identifying, documenting, and tracking defects while ensuring games deliver a high-quality experience before release.

Key Responsibilities

Perform functional, regression, exploratory, compatibility, and usability testing for games.

Test games across Web and Native platforms.

Validate gameplay mechanics, UI/UX, audio, performance, save/load functionality, and multiplayer features (where applicable).

Execute test cases and create comprehensive bug reports with clear reproduction steps, screenshots, videos, and logs.

Verify bug fixes and conduct regression testing for new builds.

Collaborate closely with developers, designers, and product teams to ensure timely issue resolution.

Identify gameplay inconsistencies and provide constructive feedback to improve the overall player experience.

Participate in release readiness activities and maintain high-quality standards throughout the development lifecycle.

Skill Requirements

7–10 years of professional experience in Game Testing / Game Quality Assurance/ Leading teams .

Hands-on experience testing Web-based and Native games.

Experience testing games using multiple input methods, including:

• Keyboard & Mouse
• Trackpad
• Game Controllers

Strong understanding of game testing methodologies, defect life cycle, and QA best practices.

Experience with bug tracking and test management tools such as Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps, or similar.

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Other Requirements

Experience testing games on Xbox and PlayStation 5 (PS5) platforms.

Familiarity with console certification guidelines and platform-specific testing practices.

Experience testing multiplayer, online services, achievements/trophies, and controller compatibility.

Basic understanding of game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine is an added advantage.

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026totaled $14.8billion.