Games Tester

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Fully remote with flexible hours

Diverse game titles to test

Development and training support

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Games Tester to join a fully remote team. You will QA new gaming titles, identify bugs, and report on usability and performance across platforms. Collaborate with developers to refine gameplay and ensure player satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have experience in game QA, strong attention to detail, and excellent English communication. This role offers remote flexibility and opportunities to work with diverse titles and teams across time zones.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Games Tester or QA role in gaming.
• Strong understanding of game design principles and testing methodologies.
• Familiar with bug tracking and test management software.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Clear written and verbal English communication.
• Self-motivated with a passion for video games and quality products.

Responsibilities

• Execute test plans and cases for games across PC, console, and mobile.
• Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking tools.
• Provide clear reports on game functionality, performance, and UX.
• Perform regression testing to ensure fixes don’t break features.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to understand mechanics.
• Suggest improvements to testing processes and methodologies.

Skills

Games testing

Game design knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Self-motivation

Tools

Bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira)

Test management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and dedicated Games Tester to join their fully remote team, contributing to the quality assurance of exciting new gaming titles. This role is crucial in identifying bugs, usability issues, and performance problems before release. You will work closely with developers and designers to provide detailed feedback, ensuring an exceptional player experience across various platforms. As a remote team member, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working from home while collaborating actively with colleagues across different time zones, playing a pivotal role in shaping the final product.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for video games across multiple platforms (PC, console, mobile).
• Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking software (e.g., Jira).
• Provide clear, concise, and detailed reports on game functionality, performance, and user experience to the development team.
• Perform regression testing to ensure bug fixes do not introduce new issues.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to understand game mechanics and features, offering constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies within the team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Games Tester or in a similar quality assurance role within the gaming industry.
• Strong understanding of game design principles and common testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools and test management software.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in English.
• Self-motivated with a passion for video games and a commitment to delivering high-quality products.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Opportunities to test a wide variety of cutting-edge game titles.
• Professional development support and training programs.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture that values innovation and player satisfaction.