Experienced QA Analyst - Europa Universalis V (Game QA)

Location: Sitges, Barcelona, Spain; 100% onsite

Company

Paradox Tinto is a small studio within hirify.global developing Europa Universalis V, a live grand strategy game.

What you will do

• Grow test automation and expand regression coverage across game updates.
• Improve bug triage by reducing noise, prioritising issues, and applying AI where useful.
• Build dashboards and quality tracking based on testing data.
• Shape test planning, coverage, merge-list curation, and backlog health across concurrent update branches.
• Coordinate with the external QA partner and represent QA in sign-offs and milestone decisions.
• Mentor QA analysts, onboard new joiners, and help the wider project understand QA practices.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in games QA, including a shipped or live title.
• Hands-on test automation experience or a proven record of making manual testing less manual.
• Experience working with an external QA partner or outsourced test team.
• Experience improving a testing practice, tool, or workflow.
• Risk-based judgement, prioritisation skills, and ownership of QA decisions.
• Practical AI tools experience or solid prompting fundamentals, Jira or equivalent experience, and clear communication in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with Paradox grand strategy games, especially Europa Universalis.
• Scripting or programming experience with Paradox script, Python, or C++, or hands-on QA automation frameworks.
• Experience with live titles and recurring update cadences.
• Localisation QA experience or experience working with multi-language builds.

Culture & Benefits

• Small, gameplay-focused team with input into game design and player experience.
• Relaxed atmosphere, accessible managers, and a focus on work-life balance without planned crunch.
• 25 working days of vacation per year and private health insurance.
• Wellhub subscription, private office gym, and optional yoga and HIIT sessions.
• Flexible compensation for meals or public transport, access to the Paradox Steam catalogue, snacks, and team activities.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed and interviews are conducted continuously.