QA Tester (Gamedev)

TL;DR

QA Tester (Gamedev): Ensuring the quality of mobile game builds and features through manual testing and collaborative feedback with an accent on game development lifecycle and player-centric design. Focus on writing test cases, tracking issues in JIRA, and supporting build verification for internal and external releases.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Floriana, Malta

Company

A leading developer and publisher of mobile free-to-play and premium games with a history of working with major entertainment brands since 2000.

What you will do

• Partner with developers, designers, and producers to verify builds and features across game projects.
• Write and maintain clear, comprehensive test cases and test plans.
• Execute manual testing, raise well-documented bug reports, and track issues through resolution.
• Proactively monitor project timelines and escalate risks to Production as needed.
• Attend stand-ups, sprint reviews, and planning meetings to represent QA concerns.
• Support build verification for internal milestones and external releases.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in QA within the video games industry, ideally with mobile titles.
• Familiarity with the full game development lifecycle and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Understanding of free-to-play mechanics and player-centric design principles.
• Proficiency with test management and issue tracking tools such as JIRA and TestMo.
• Basic familiarity with Unity, version control systems (P4, Git), and mobile platform tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on acclaimed titles like Lemmings and Angry Birds Transformers.
• Collaborative environment working with a world-class international team.
• Exposure to LiveOps expertise and major entertainment brand partnerships.
• Fixed-term contract of 6 months with potential for extension.