Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game publishers, with well over 600 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D and Makeover Studio 3D. Alongside this, we also have a growing PC and console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS! and Eternal Hope.

With a team of talented people collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, the Philippines and many more, we have a truly global team making games for a global audience. And it’s paying off: Kwalee games have been downloaded in every country on earth! If you think you’re a good fit for one of our vacancies, we want to hear from you wherever you are based.

Founded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters for many years, 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’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle. Could your idea be the next global hit?

As a Senior QA Tester you have a passion for games, a talent for finding bugs, and ideas on how to improve them.

What you tell your friends you do

“I’m like a ghostbuster although I find bugs instead of ghosts! I make sure every game we release is up to scratch and ready to be played by millions of people”

What you will really be doing

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

How you will be doing this

You’ll be part of an agile, multidisciplinary and creative team and work closely with them to ensure our games are extremely high quality and bug free.
You'll think creatively and be motivated by challenges and constantly striving for the best.
You’ll work with cutting edge technology, if you need software or hardware to get the job done efficiently, you can get it.

Team

Our talented team is our signature. We have a highly creative atmosphere with around 30 staff where you’ll have the opportunity to contribute daily to important design and technical decisions. You’ll work within an extremely experienced and passionate team, including David Darling and the creator of the Micro Machines video games.

Skills and requirements

At least 3 years of experience of “hands-on” 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

Desirable

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

We offer

We want everyone involved in our games to share our success, that’s why we have a generous team profit sharing scheme from day 1 of employment
In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer private medical cover and life assurance
Creative Wednesdays! (Design and make your own games every Wednesday)
20 days of paid holidays plus bank holidays
Great work-life balance with flexible working hours
Quarterly team building days - work hard, play hard!
Monthly employee awards
Free snacks, fruit and drinks

Our philosophy

We firmly believe in creativity and innovation and that a fundamental requirement for a successful and happy company is having the right mix of individuals. With the right people in the right environment, anything and everything is possible.