Senior QA Engineer

Game District; Lahore; On-site; PKR 2,009,000 - 3,125,000; Full time

Job summary

Game District in Lahore, Pakistan seeks a Senior QA Engineer to own the QA lifecycle for mobile games, from test planning to release validation. You will collaborate with designers, developers, and product teams to improve game quality, player experience, and release stability across multiple titles.

The role emphasizes test planning, manual and automated testing, and strong ownership of quality gates before releases in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of QA experience, preferably in mobile gaming.
• Hands-on experience testing live games or apps with frequent releases.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive test strategies for mobile games (functional, regression, smoke, exploratory).
• Create detailed test cases, test plans, and test scenarios.
• Perform manual testing across Android and iOS devices.
• Validate game features, mechanics, UI/UX, and performance.
• Identify, log, and track bugs using tools like JIRA, ClickUp, or TestRail.
• Perform root cause analysis and ensure timely bug resolution.
• Prioritize issues based on severity, impact, and player experience.
• Act as a quality gatekeeper before releases.
• Contribute to or maintain automation frameworks for regression testing.
• Work with Appium, Selenium, or Unity Test Framework.
• Improve QA efficiency through automation and tooling.
• Test game performance across different devices, OS versions, and network conditions.
• Identify memory leaks, crashes, and FPS drops.
• Ensure smooth gameplay on low to mid-tier devices.
• Support live game releases, updates, and events.
• Perform post-release validation and monitor live issues.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to identify quality gaps from player data.
• Work closely with Game Designers, Developers, and Product Managers.
• Provide feedback on gameplay, usability, and player experience.
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Skills

Mobile testing

Game testing methodologies

Bug tracking

Automation

Unity-based games

Agile environments

Tools

JIRA

ClickUp

TestRail

Appium

Selenium

Unity Test Framework

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Senior QA Engineer to ensure the delivery of high-quality, bug-free mobile games. This role involves owning the QA lifecycle—from test planning to release validation—while collaborating closely with game designers, developers, and product teams.

You will play a key role in improving game quality, player experience, and release stability across multiple titles.

Key Responsibilities

1. Test Planning & Execution

• Design and execute comprehensive test strategies for mobile games (functional, regression, smoke, exploratory).
• Create detailed test cases, test plans, and test scenarios.
• Perform manual testing across Android and iOS devices.
• Validate game features, mechanics, UI/UX, and performance.

2. Bug Tracking & Quality Ownership

• Identify, log, and track bugs using tools like JIRA, ClickUp, or TestRail.
• Perform root cause analysis and ensure timely bug resolution.
• Prioritize issues based on severity, impact, and player experience.
• Act as a quality gatekeeper before releases.

3. Automation & Tools (Preferred)

• Contribute to or maintain automation frameworks for regression testing.
• Work with tools like Appium, Selenium, or Unity Test Framework.
• Improve QA efficiency through automation and tooling.

4. Performance & Compatibility Testing

• Test game performance across different devices, OS versions, and network conditions.
• Identify memory leaks, crashes, and FPS drops.
• Ensure smooth gameplay on low to mid-tier devices (critical for emerging markets).

5. Live Ops & Release Support

• Support live game releases, updates, and events.
• Perform post-release validation and monitor live issues.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to identify quality gaps from player data.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Game Designers, Developers, and Product Managers.
• Provide feedback on gameplay, usability, and player experience.
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Requirements

Experience

• 3–5 years of QA experience, preferably in mobile gaming.
• Hands-on experience testing live games or apps with frequent releases.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
  • Mobile testing (Android & iOS)
  • Game testing methodologies
  • Bug tracking tools (JIRA, etc.)
• Experience with Unity-based games is a strong plus.

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Deep understanding of player behavior and UX expectations.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with multiplayer or live-service games.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines in QA workflows.
• Familiarity with analytics tools (Firebase, Game Analytics).
• Passion for mobile games (casual, mid-core, hyper-casual).