Senior Functionality Quality Assurance Tester (Gaming)

7 Hours ago • 2 Years + • Quality Assurance

About the job

Summary

As a Senior Game QA Tester, you'll ensure software reliability and usability, meeting user expectations. Responsibilities include creating and executing test plans, documenting and reporting defects, collaborating with developers, improving testing processes, and mentoring junior testers. You will also act as GQA Team Lead occasionally, serving as the main point of contact. The role requires identifying and resolving defects, ensuring timely resolution with development teams, and contributing to the highest level of software quality. This involves analyzing and troubleshooting issues and working effectively within a team.
Must have:
  • Create and execute test plans
  • Document and report defects
  • Collaborate with developers
  • Improve testing processes
  • Mentor junior testers
  • 2+ years QA experience
  • B2-C1 English proficiency
Good to have:
  • Gaming industry experience
  • Knowledge of databases
Perks:
  • Attractive remuneration
  • Holidays
  • Team competitions
  • Social calendar
  • Global teamwork
  • Wellbeing program
  • Progression opportunities
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Description

About the company 

PTW is a global games services company, providing technical and creative services to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, PTW has grown to become a global force in the gaming industry, with over 40 studios in 16 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.  

Our industry-leading services include art production, game development, quality assurance, player support, community management, localization, localization QA, audio production, and data collection. The PTW family of brands includes SIDE, 1518 Studios and Ghostpunch Games. For more information, visit www.ptw.com

About the role 

As a Senior Game Quality Assurance Tester, you will ensure that software products or applications are reliable, easy to use, and meet user expectations, while also identifying and resolving any issues or defects that may arise during development or testing.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Creating and executing test plans and test cases to identify defects and ensure the quality of software products or applications.
  • Documenting and reporting defects and working with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
  • Continuously improving testing processes and methodologies to ensure the highest level of software quality.
  • Collaborating with software developers and other stakeholders to analyze and troubleshoot issues that arise during testing.
  • Mentoring less experienced testers in technical aspects of the job.
  • Assume the role of GQA Team Lead when required for short periods of time as the main point of contact for the team and the project.

Requirements 

  • At least secondary/higher education (preferably a diploma in an IT-related field).
  • Minimum 2 years experience as a Quality Assurance Tester in the tech industry; exposure in the gaming industry is a plus.
  • Proficiency in English at B2-C1 level.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, JIRA, and knowledge in database operation.
  • Knowledge of computer, console, and mobile applications/games.
  • Attention to detail, positive attitude, and ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Strong verbal and oral communication skills.
  • Passionate about gaming, result-oriented, eager for development, and capable of providing effective solutions to specific problems

What we offer: 

  • You will be working for the pre-eminent global provider of specialist services to the games industry and provided with full training and the opportunity to work on some of the biggest game clients, titles, projects, and tech in the world. 
  • Attractive remuneration, holidays, regular team competitions with great prizes; and inclusion into an extensive social calendar. Our environments thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages. 
  • A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing program. We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish. 
  • Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever. 
  • Working with a global multi-lingual workforce with superb training and promotion and progression opportunities. 

Working Condition: 

  • On-Site in our Studio in Braga, Portugal 
  • 8:00 to 17:00, Mondays through Fridays 

  

ALL APPLICATION MUST BE SENT IN ENGLISH

For more career opportunities, visit our career page: https://www.ptw.com/careers 

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About The Company

We’re a global team of passionate, hard-working, ambitious gamers, whose goal is always to make every gamer's experience as perfect as possible. We’re dedicated to helping your players, because they’re part of our community too. We’ve been working hard for players, clients, and the games industry for over 30 years, providing industry-leading services to every part of the globe.


We believe great work gets done by teams who love what they do. This is why we approach every solution with an all-minds-on-deck strategy that leverages our global workforce's strength, creativity, and passion. 

8,500+ passionate gamers

650+ top developers and publishers as clients

5.3 million hours QA testing

7 year average client partner tenure

2,500+ LQA titles


PTW is a boutique games services company with over 40 offices in 16 countries worldwide. Our range of services include quality assurance, localization, player support, community management, art production, game development, and audio production services.


We believe that innovation comes in all sizes, which is why we take on projects of any size and love crafting a custom solution, no matter the scale. 


PTW, comprised of global subsidiaries, is a UK-based holding company formed in 2016 under the umbrella of Poletowin Holdings, Inc. which is listed on the 1st Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange as 3657. 


The PTW family of brands includes SIDE, 1518 Studios and Entalize

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