Job Description

Job Title - Senior QA Tester

Reports Into - Lead QA

Location - Bangalore

A Little Bit about Kwalee\xe2\x80\xa6.

Kwalee is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading multiplatform game developers and publishers, with well over 900 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let\xe2\x80\x99s Be Cops 3D, Airport Security and Makeover Studio 3D. We also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS!, Eternal Hope, Die by the Blade and Scathe.

What\xe2\x80\x99s In It For You?

Profit sharing scheme - we win, you win

Private medical cover - delivered through BUPA

Life Assurance - for long term peace of mind

On site gym - take care of yourself

Relocation support - available

Quarterly Team Building days - we\xe2\x80\x99ve done Paint-balling, Go Karting & even Robot Wars

Pitch and make your own games on

Are You Up To The Challenge?

As a Senior QA Tester you\xe2\x80\x99ll be writing and implementing test strategies, supporting team members and juniors and maintaining excellent quality at all times.

Your Team Mates

The QA team makes sure the games are stable, functional and also that they are fun to play. We not only find/log bugs but are also encouraged to give feedback on the game from a players perspective. The QA team is split across both our Leamington and Bangalore offices, but functions as a single team

What Does The Job Actually Involve?

Help / assist Test Leads in delivering successful QA projects

Write, manage and update test strategies with the Test Lead

Be the main project POC in the absence of leads

Guide and mentor testers to deliver quality output

Train Junior testers when needed

Maintain quality conformance to internal standards and project specific requirements

Update all bug databases with accurate and complete information

Complete all tasks assigned, as per instructions and timelines

Work closely with other team-members to share, discuss and clarify issues essential to effective execution of project

Identify and help implement opportunities for improvement in security, quality and process controls

Ensure strict compliance to Information security policy and quality standards

Your Hard Skills

At least 3 year of experience of \xe2\x80\x9chands-on\xe2\x80\x9d testing on any one of the (PC, Mobile,Consoles) platforms

Experience of mentoring small teams on QA projects

Strong critical thinking - ability to identify issues and bugs in games

Excellent (English) communication skills - ability to describe identified issues in clear and concise manner

Experience testing server dependant applications

A methodical, scientific and analytical mindset

Knowledge of the PC, Console and Mobile Platforms in terms of hardware and software

Passion for games

Strong proficiency in usage of spreadsheets, MS office and PC & internet

Ability to work effectively with other team-members

Flexibility to adapt to changes in project requirements and instructions, and to work as per shift-timings applicable to project

Experience working within Google Play Console, AppStore Connect

Experience testing ad mediation platforms like IronSource and MoPub

Knowledge of Jenkins and an understanding of multi-branch development

Knowledge of AB testing

Experience of leading small teams whilst working on QA projects

ISTQB and/or similar certification in software testing

Experience in game compliance QA on any (Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft) of the platforms

Your Soft Skills

Kwalee has grown fast in recent years but we\xe2\x80\x99re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues. We don\xe2\x80\x99t like egos or arrogance and we love playing games and celebrating success together. If that sounds like you, then please apply.

A Little More About Kwalee

Founded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts.

Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee\xe2\x80\x99s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we\xe2\x80\x99re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle.

We have an amazing team of experts collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Lisbon, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, Cyprus, the Philippines and many more places around the world. We\xe2\x80\x99ve recently acquired our first external studio, TicTales, which is based in France.

We have a truly global team making games for a global audience, and it\xe2\x80\x99s paying off: - Kwalee has been voted the Best Large Studio and Best Leadership Team at the TIGA Awards (Independent Game Developers\xe2\x80\x99 Association) and our games have been downloaded in every country on earth - including Antarctica!

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