QA Test Lead

8 Months ago • All levels • Quality Assurance

Job Summary

Job Description

As a QA Test Lead, you will be responsible for engaging in thorough gameplay and testing to uncover errors, systematically recording and analyzing identified errors, conducting comprehensive test preparation, experimenting with in-game settings, executing playtesting methods, analyzing written content for quality, and leading and mentoring QA testers. You will also create and control project budgets, collaborate with clients and vendors, and work closely with internal teams to ensure project timelines are met while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.
Must have:
  • Experience as a Game Tester
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Thorough understanding of the Testing Life Cycle
Good to have:
  • Genuine enthusiasm for video games
Perks:
  • Support for work-life balance with additional leave
  • Regular feedback and performance/salary reviews with bonuses
  • Subsidy for public transport in Berlin
  • Office garden for outdoor meetings and relaxation
  • Snacks and drinks in the kitchen
  • Gaming room with games and consoles
  • Pet-friendly office

Job Details

LEVEL UP AND START A NEW ADVENTURE!

Our Berlin office is undergoing exciting expansion, and we are looking for a driven and passionate Video Game QA Test Lead. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in game testing, prior responsibilities as a Test Lead, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic gaming environment. This role reports directly to the Head of QA and offers a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our team's success. 

YOUR ROLE

  • Engage in thorough gameplay and testing using both methodical and experimental approaches to uncover errors or broken elements, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of the game.
  • Systematically record, archive, and analyze identified errors to facilitate efficient categorization and tracking for future reference and resolution.
  • Conduct comprehensive test preparation, addressing methodological, software, and hardware aspects to ensure thorough readiness.
  • Experiment with in-game settings and altered states to uncover additional errors, enhancing the overall testing process by pushing the boundaries of gameplay.
  • Execute previously established playtesting methods on new versions of the game to systematically catalog remaining errors, ensuring a meticulous approach to quality assurance.
  • Analyze all written content (LQA and FQA), including in-game text and menus, to verify quality, consistency, and clarity, ensuring an immersive and coherent player experience.
  • Lead and mentor QA testers, providing training and supervision to uphold the highest standards of performance and quality throughout the testing process.
  • Creating and controlling project budgets. Performing cost tracking analysis and ensuring purchase orders and invoices are issued on time.
  • Collaborating with the client and vendors to deliver projects and requests end-to-end, from quotation to delivery.
  • Work closely with internal teams, fostering open communication to ensure project timelines are met while maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality and client satisfaction.


Your profile

  • Possess hands-on experience as a Game Tester, with a solid understanding of Test Lead responsibilities, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of quality assurance processes.
  • Exhibit outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, enabling effective collaboration and clear reporting within the team and to Internal Teams.
  • Demonstrate robust problem-solving skills coupled with excellent organizational capabilities, allowing for efficient prioritization of tasks and resolution of issues throughout the testing process.
  • Have a thorough understanding of the Testing Life Cycle, including various phases and methodologies, to ensure systematic and effective testing practices.
  • Share a genuine enthusiasm for video games, driving motivation and commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences that resonate with players.


Why us?

The heart of our success lies in our powerful, diverse team, strengthened by their care and understanding for each other. As a member of the Altagram family, you can expect to work in an exciting environment filled with passionate people who share your devotion for detail and love for games. We bring together the top talents from different levels of experience - from budding beginners, all the way up to professionals. At Altagram everyone is celebrated for their unique backgrounds, life experiences and mindsets. We value personal growth and strive for an equal opportunity workplace that welcomes every individual. We strongly believe that when we create space for everyone's story - from wherever it originates - we will thrive as a result of this collective knowledge! Together our different perspectives will empower us on a journey towards innovation in our industry, setting new standards along the way. Join us today so that your voice may help shape tomorrow!
SOME OF OUR BENEFITS

  • We support a harmonious work-life balance. After your first year with us, you’ll receive additional leave entitlements that continue to grow each year because we believe in rewarding long-term commitment. 
  • At Altagram, regular feedback is a key part of our culture. We believe in transparent communication and continuous development. Every year, all employees benefit from both a performance and salary review. To recognize individual contributions, we also offer a performance-related bonus. 
  • To make your commute easier, all Berlin-based team members also benefit from a subsidy for the BVG public transport ticket.
  • Enjoy the warm seasons in our beautiful office garden, which truly comes to life in spring and summer. Whether you're taking your meeting outdoors, working from your laptop in the sun, or enjoying your lunch surrounded by greenery, there’s always a space to recharge. Our popular barbecues and lively gatherings with clients and partners bring the team together and keep our community spirit strong.
  • In our kitchen you will always find snacks or a variety of drinks. Grab a cold beer after work and end the day with a chat with your teammates.
  • Need a quick reset during the day? Head to our gaming room to play darts or fire up one of the consoles. Choose from a curated library of games and challenge your teammates – fun and friendly competition included.
  • We also welcome your furry companions to the office! Embrace the paw-sitive vibes as pets bring joy and a calming energy to our workplace.



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A good video game has the ability to completely immerse its players in a different reality. 

Our mission is to give each game the uniquely tailored localization it deserves. This is the spirit that drives our work at Altagram, day after day. We are passionate about video games and driven by the idea of contributing to the launch of a successful title. It takes passion and expertise to achieve the level of quality that will make your game different and stand out in the marketplace.


We are a global multilingual game localization and audio production agency with headquarters in Berlin, Germany; Seoul, South Korea and Montreal, Canada. Altagram brings together a talented and passionate team with years of experience in the video game and localization industry. 


Altagram devises personalized and effective solutions for developers'​ and publishers'​ needs in over 50 languages, guaranteeing the highest quality localization each and every time. Through our flexibility, reliability, passion and quality-oriented thinking our ultimate goals are satisfied customers and happy players.


We are a global multilingual game localization and audio production agency with offices in Berlin, Germany, Seoul, South Korea and Montreal, Canada. We are a talented and passionate team with years of experience in the video game and localization industry. With more than 5,500 game titles localized, we are a reliable partner to bring games to a worldwide audience. 


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