Description :

QA Engineer (Mobile Gaming)

Locations : Bangalore

Experience : 25 years

Job Description :

Professional Summary :

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Associate QA Engineer with 25 years of experience to join our quality engineering team in Bangalore. This role is focused on ensuring the high-quality delivery of our mobile gaming titles, specifically within the word, puzzle, and casual genres. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between manual exploratory testing and technical automation, possessing the ability to analyze complex game design documentation and translate it into robust test suites. You will be responsible for identifying critical defects across a diverse range of mobile devices and collaborating closely with development teams to ensure a seamless player experience.

Key Responsibilities :

- Architect and maintain comprehensive test cases and test plans derived from product requirements and complex game design documentation.

- Execute rigorous manual functional, performance, and UI/UX tests to ensure visual consistency and mechanical accuracy across various Android and iOS hardware configurations.

- Identify, document, and track software defects with high precision using Jira, providing detailed reproduction steps, logs, and environmental data.

- Collaborate directly with developers and UI/UX designers to isolate root causes of bugs and verify complex technical fixes.

- Conduct systematic smoke, regression, and exploratory testing phases throughout the rapid development and release cycles.

- Utilize command-line tools and basic scripting in Python or Shell to extract logs, manage device states, and automate repetitive data entry tasks.

- Analyze game balance, usability, and edge-case scenarios to provide actionable feedback from a technical player perspective.

- Contribute to the continuous refinement of QA workflows, documentation standards, and internal testing protocols.

- Monitor system performance and device resource consumption during gameplay to identify memory leaks or thermal throttling issues.

- Verify backend integrations and API responses for game features such as leaderboards, in-app purchases, and cloud saves.

- Participate in build deployment processes and verify the integrity of assets across different build environments.

Skills :

- Strong proficiency in manual testing methodologies applied to mobile application environments.

- Hands-on experience with mobile-specific testing tools such as ADB (Android Debug Bridge), Xcode instruments, and Charles Proxy or Fiddler.

- Deep understanding of the mobile device ecosystem, including screen resolutions, OS versions, and hardware performance tiers.

- Proven ability to write high-quality technical documentation including test cases, bug reports, and status summaries.

- Proficiency in using Jira or similar ALM tools for defect tracking and sprint management.

- Technical familiarity with command-line interfaces (Linux/macOS) for file system navigation and log analysis.

- Basic programming knowledge in Python or Shell for creating utility scripts.

- Strong analytical skills to interpret product specifications and identify potential logic flaws before development begins.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

- Ability to manage multiple testing priorities in a fast-paced, agile development environment.

Preferred Skills :

- Hands-on experience or strong theoretical knowledge of mobile automation frameworks like Appium, Selenium, or Espresso.

- Familiarity with Unity or Unreal Engine editor for inspecting game objects and assets.

- Experience with Firebase Crashlytics or TestFlight for build distribution and crash analysis.

- Understanding of API testing tools like Postman to validate game-to-server communication.

- Knowledge of performance testing tools for mobile devices to track FPS, CPU, and RAM usage.

- Experience in testing localized versions of games across different languages and regions.

- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and how QA integrates into automated build pipelines.

Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.

- 2 to 5 years of professional experience in software quality assurance, with a significant focus on mobile platforms.

- Prior experience in the gaming industry, particularly with mobile titles, is highly advantageous.

- Demonstrated passion for mobile gaming and a keen eye for subtle gameplay and visual discrepancies.

- Proven track record of working effectively within an Agile/Scrum framework.

Education Qualification : Graduate

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