Zapper Games is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist to join our video game development team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong passion for video games and a deep understanding of quality assurance processes within the gaming industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the overall quality, functionality, and performance of our video game products.. 

Responsibilities:

• Execute and assist in the development of comprehensive test plans, including test  case design and execution, to ensure the quality and performance of our video game products across various platforms.

• Conduct thorough and systematic testing to identify, record, and track software defects and inconsistencies using established bug tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation and timely communication with the development team.
  

• Assist in the execution of regression testing to validate bug fixes and ensure the overall stability and functionality of the game software.

• Participate in compatibility and compliance testing, ensuring that all games comply with industry standards and platform-specific requirements.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality assurance processes, methodologies, and standards, actively seeking opportunities to optimize the QA workflow.

• Provide constructive feedback on gameplay, user interface, and overall user experience, contributing to the enhancement of the gaming experience and player satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Proficiency with using Jira.

• Basic understanding of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and best practices in quality assurance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and communicate technical issues effectively.

• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance within the video game industry or a related field.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice to Haves

• Release Management experience with multiple platforms.

• Experience with console (Sony, Nintendo, Xbox) development.

• Up-to-date on latest Technical Certification Requirements for consoles.

Why Zapper Games? 

We want you to enjoy crafting amazing player experiences and have fun times creating games you can be proud of. We also know that making games is hard work and that’s why we offer a generous benefits package to make sure our team members are properly taken care of. Here’s what you can expect from us. 

• Top-tier health, dental and vision insurance (No Premiums!)

• Four weeks paid vacation. 

• Paid time off the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. 

• Paid federal holidays 

• 10 sick days 

• 401k with matching 

Zapper games is part of the Amplifier Game Investment group which is part of the Embracer Group. This group brings players some of the biggest games on the market and we are beyond excited to have their amazing support.