Game QA Engineer

Game District is seeking a meticulous Game QA Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience in manual testing of mobile games. This full-time, on-site role based in Gulberg III, Lahore, requires a professional who can thoroughly test mobile games on various devices and operating systems. The successful candidate will focus on identifying bugs, verifying gameplay mechanics, ensuring stability, and enhancing the overall player experience. This position demands strong collaboration with development and design teams to maintain high-quality game releases.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct manual testing of mobile games to detect bugs, glitches, crashes, and gameplay inconsistencies.
- Test gameplay mechanics, UI/UX, level progression, and in-game functionalities to ensure smooth operation.
- Perform various testing types including functional, regression, smoke, exploratory, and compatibility testing.
- Document and report bugs clearly with reproduction steps, screenshots, videos, and severity ratings.
- Verify bug fixes and carry out regression testing to confirm no new issues arise.
- Test games across different mobile devices, screen sizes, and operating systems to ensure broad compatibility.
- Validate game progression systems, rewards, in-game currencies, advertisements, and in-app purchases.
- Test game updates, new features, and builds prior to release to maintain quality standards.
- Collaborate closely with developers and designers to investigate and resolve issues efficiently.
- Create and maintain comprehensive test cases, checklists, and QA documentation.
- Identify performance-related problems such as crashes, loading delays, and frame rate drops.
- Provide constructive feedback on gameplay quality, usability, and overall player experience.

Required Qualifications

- 3 to 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, specifically in manual testing of mobile games.
- Proficient in manual testing on Android and/or iOS platforms.
- Strong knowledge of functional, regression, smoke, and exploratory testing methodologies.
- Skilled in identifying, reproducing, documenting, and tracking bugs with clear evidence.
- Experience in writing and executing detailed test cases, scenarios, and checklists.
- Understanding of bug severity, priority levels, and defect life cycle management.
- Familiarity with game development workflows and the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
- Experience using bug-tracking tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar platforms.
- Ability to test gameplay mechanics, UI elements, level progression, rewards, and monetization features effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Passion for mobile gaming with the capability to assess games from a player’s perspective.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on delivering high-quality mobile gaming experiences. Candidates who are detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about gaming will find this position rewarding.