Senior Games Tester

Placements24; Pretoria; Híbrido; ZAR 700.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and benefits

Fully remote work environment

AAA game titles experience

Global team collaboration

Training budget and growth

Early access to game titles

Impact on player experience

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Games Tester to join our fully remote QA team. You will lead testing for major game releases, craft advanced test strategies, and mentor junior testers to ensure top-tier quality across PC, console and mobile platforms.

You will document and track defects, collaborate with developers, analyze gameplay metrics, and generate comprehensive test plans and reports for senior management, driving continuous QA improvements across the development lifecycle.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience as a Games Tester with a proven testing track record.
• Proficient in QA methodologies, tools, and bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA).
• Experience writing and executing detailed test plans and test cases.
• Experience testing across PC, consoles, and mobile.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate testing efforts for major game releases with comprehensive coverage.
• Develop and implement advanced test strategies including functional, performance, and compatibility testing.
• Identify, document, and track complex defects with in-depth analysis.
• Mentor junior QA testers with feedback and training on testing techniques.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve critical issues.
• Analyze gameplay metrics and user feedback to drive quality improvements.
• Create detailed test plans, test cases, and reports for senior management.
• Verify bug fixes and regressions across multiple game builds.
• Contribute to QA process and tool improvements.
• Champion QA best practices throughout the lifecycle.

Conocimientos

QA methodologies

Test planning

Test case execution

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Remote work

Herramientas

JIRA

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is actively searching for experienced Senior Games Testers to join their fully remote quality assurance team.

This role demands a high level of expertise in identifying complex bugs, leading testing efforts, and mentoring junior testers.

You will be at the forefront of ensuring the exceptional quality of our diverse game portfolio.

As a remote-first organization, we offer a dynamic and flexible work environment where you can contribute significantly to game development from any location.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate testing efforts for major game releases, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
• Develop and implement advanced test strategies, including functional, performance, and compatibility testing.
• Identify, document, and track complex software defects, providing in-depth analysis.
• Mentor and guide junior QA testers, providing feedback and training on testing techniques.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve critical issues.
• Analyze gameplay metrics and user feedback to inform quality improvements.
• Create detailed test plans, test cases, and test reports for senior management.
• Verify the effectiveness of bug fixes and regressions across multiple game builds.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and tools.
• Champion quality assurance best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (3+ years) as a Games Tester with a proven track record of successful game testing.
• In-depth knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA).
• Proficiency in writing and executing detailed test plans and test cases.
• Strong understanding of game development cycles and common issues.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience testing across multiple platforms (PC, consoles, mobile).
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A profound passion for video games and a commitment to quality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work environment offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on AAA game titles and shape their quality.
• Collaborative culture with a talented and global team.
• Professional growth opportunities and dedicated training budget.
• Early access to new game titles for testing.
• Make a significant impact on the player experience.