QA Tester

1 Hour ago • All levels • Quality Assurance

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Job Description

Exient is seeking a QA Tester to join their team in Floriana, Malta. This hybrid role will involve working closely with product teams to assess and validate game builds, maintain awareness of game feature status and potential release risks, write test cases and bug reports, and represent QA in meetings. Responsibilities include executing test plans, identifying faulty mechanics, and communicating issues clearly to both technical and non-technical staff. Previous game testing experience is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and an understanding of the game development pipeline.
Must have:
  • Game testing experience (preferred)
  • Understanding of game development pipeline
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Bug reporting and test case writing
Good to have:
  • Proficiency in Unity, P4, Git, JIRA
  • Knowledge of App Store/Google Play
  • Experience with mobile free-to-play games
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About Us

Exient is a leading video game developer and publisher with over 24 years of experience. Our portfolio includes a diverse range of games across mobile, PC, console, and handheld platforms, with popular titles such as Lemmings, Angry Birds Transformers, F1, Madden, FIFA, and many more.

 

Located in both Malta and the UK, our team consists of over forty talented individuals, representing a multicultural and hardworking group of friendly professionals.

 

Since our founding in 2000, we’ve had the privilege of collaborating with world-class partners like Activision, Disney, EA, Sony, Rovio, and Ubisoft, creating some truly memorable games together.

 

As we continue to grow, we are seeking passionate, talented, and driven individuals who are excited about the future of gaming to join our expanding team.


About the Role

We are currently looking to recruit a QA Tester who will form part of our first line of defence between our rapid paced product iterations and millions of our players. You will be a key part of the delivery team, working closely with production, developers, artists and designers to produce games we’re deeply proud of and make sure our users have the best experience possible.


Responsibilities

  • Working alongside the product teams to assess and validate builds
  • Maintaining awareness of the status of game features and any potential risks to the release plan
  • Writing test cases 
  • Executing test plans and writing bug reports with clear steps of reproduction
    • Representing QA in meetings


    Education and Experience

    • Previous experience as a tester on video games is preferred however we are open to considering more junior profiles without this experience. 


    Technical Skills

    • An understanding of the game development pipeline, including when to prioritise features before releases
    • The ability to estimate work complexity and time
    • Able to work in an iterative and agile production process
    • A keen eye for detail and recognition of faulty / unbalanced mechanics
    • The ability to work cross-discipline and communicate problems with non-technical staff
    • Proficiency in Unity, P4, Git and JIRA would be an asset
    • Knowledge of the App Store and Google Play Store developer areas would be beneficial
      • An interest in mobile free-to-play games and video games in general would be beneficial


      Interpersonal Skills

      • Fluent in English
      • Excellent communication skills
      • Self motivated & organised
      • Quality driven
      • Attention to detail
      • Curious and analytical


      All applicants must be based in Malta or willing to relocate.

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      About The Company

      Exient is an independent developer and publisher of games on mobile, handheld, PC and console platforms, with studios in both the UK and Malta.

      We’re committed to bringing world-renowned IP to the free-to-play mobile space.

      Our current titles, “Dancing With The Stars” and “Lemmings” reach millions of players worldwide, developed to the highest standards and earning rave reviews.

      Our unique, self funded approach makes us both a great place to work and a great company to partner with. If you’re a developer, we offer creative freedom without the time constraints and crunch culture found in work-for-hire studios. If you’re an IP holder, we give you the opportunity to engage with an audience of billions without the risks of funding development.

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      Floriana, Malta (Hybrid)

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