Senior QA Engineer

Game District · Lahore, Lahore District; Punjab, Pakistan

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Senior QA Engineer to ensure the delivery of high-quality, bug-free mobile games. This role involves owning the QA lifecycle—from test planning to release validation—while collaborating closely with game designers, developers, and product teams.

You will play a key role in improving game quality, player experience, and release stability across multiple titles.

Key Responsibilities

1. Test Planning & Execution

• Design and execute comprehensive test strategies for mobile games (functional, regression, smoke, exploratory).
• Create detailed test cases, test plans, and test scenarios .
• Perform manual testing across Android and iOS devices.
• Validate game features, mechanics, UI/UX, and performance.

2. Bug Tracking & Quality Ownership

• Identify, log, and track bugs using tools like JIRA, ClickUp, or TestRail .
• Perform root cause analysis and ensure timely bug resolution.
• Prioritize issues based on severity, impact, and player experience.
• Act as a quality gatekeeper before releases.

3. Automation & Tools (Preferred)

• Contribute to or maintain automation frameworks for regression testing.
• Work with tools like Appium, Selenium, or Unity Test Framework .
• Improve QA efficiency through automation and tooling .

4. Performance & Compatibility Testing

• Test game performance across different devices, OS versions, and network conditions .
• Identify memory leaks, crashes, and FPS drops.
• Ensure smooth gameplay on low to mid-tier devices (critical for emerging markets).

5. Live Ops & Release Support

• Support live game releases , updates, and events.
• Perform post-release validation and monitor live issues.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to identify quality gaps from player data.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Game Designers, Developers, and Product Managers .
• Provide feedback on gameplay, usability, and player experience .
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Requirements

Experience

• 3–5 years of QA experience, preferably in mobile gaming .
• Hands-on experience testing live games or apps with frequent releases .

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
  • Mobile testing (Android & iOS)
  • Game testing methodologies
  • Bug tracking tools (JIRA, etc.)
• Experience with Unity-based games is a strong plus.

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Deep understanding of player behavior and UX expectations .
• Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments .
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with multiplayer or live-service games .
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines in QA workflows.
• Familiarity with analytics tools (Firebase, Game Analytics) .
• Passion for mobile games (casual, mid-core, hyper-casual).