Senior Game Tester - QA

1 Day ago • 1-2 Years • Quality Assurance

Job Summary

Job Description

PTW's Charleston studio seeks a Senior Game Tester - QA to lead manual and automated testing of game builds. Responsibilities include developing and executing test plans, reporting bugs, collaborating with developers, and ensuring quality delivery. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of QA experience, proficiency in testing across PC, console, and mobile platforms, and experience with bug tracking tools. They should be able to lead and mentor other testers, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively. This is an on-site position requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to identify subtle issues impacting game quality and functionality.
Must have:
  • 1-2 years QA experience
  • Test plan creation & execution
  • Bug reporting & tracking
  • PC/Console/Mobile testing
  • Team leadership & mentoring
  • Clear communication
Perks:
  • Full-time employee benefits

Job Details

Description

PTW is a leading global gaming services company, committed to delivering exceptional gaming experiences. We are driven by innovation, integrity, and excellence, and we strive to make a positive impact in the industry.

Job Overview:

We are searching for Senior Game Testers - QA for our new Gaming studio in Charleston, South Carolina servicing our major gaming client. This is an in-studio position, no remote work will be considered. Only local candidates in the Charleston, SC area or candidates in the U.S that are willing to relocate will be considered. No visa sponsorship will be provided.

We are dedicated to empowering our clients in the gaming sector. If you are a passionate gamer seeking to make your mark in the gaming industry, we invite you to apply. 

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance. 
  • Experience creating and executing test plans and test cases based on software requirements. 
  • Capable of writing clear and detailed bug reports, test cases, and test tasks.
  • Proficiency in manual testing for PC, console, and mobile games. 
  • Deep gaming experience on one or more platforms.
  • Proficiency in bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., Azure, TestRail, Jira). 
  • Proficient in reviewing test tasks, notes, and bug reports, and translating the data provided.
  • Take ownership of game features, ensuring a thorough understanding and keeping up to date with design updates.
  • Able to answer questions from testers, developers, and clients.
  • Experienced in training and mentoring other testers.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in high-pressure situations. 
  • Effective communication skills to convey complex information clearly. 
  • Attention to detail and ability to identify subtle issues that affect quality or functionality. 
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage testing deadlines efficiently. 
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office apps (Excel, Outlook, Word). 

Responsibilities: 

  • Lead and oversee manual and automated testing of game builds. 
  • Develop, execute, and maintain test plans and test cases for multiple game features. 
  • Own and ensure the quality of assigned testing features throughout the testing lifecycle. 
  • Report and provide constructive feedback to improve the user experience. 
  • Perform manual testing across PC, console, and mobile platforms. 
  • Collaborate with team members to identify and resolve bugs and defects. 
  • Ensure quality delivery by managing testing deadlines and maintaining clear communication. 
  • Identify inconsistencies or issues affecting the game’s functionality and quality. 
  • Contribute to a positive, high-energy team environment. 

 

Benefits

Full-time employee benefits

Who we are

PTW is a boutique games services company that provides custom solutions worldwide. We believe in accelerating innovation across the globe. We started more than 25 years ago and since then, have grown exponentially year-on-year to who we are today. Our history is in gaming, and we are still gamers at heart. In our time within the games industry, we have worked on over 1,500 titles across all genres and all platforms.

We have grown rapidly over the past few years and now have 16 sites spanning the globe. The PTW umbrella of companies includes SIDE, 1518, OR Esports, and Entalize. SIDE works at the cutting edge of interactive media as a provider of audio services for the global entertainment market. 1518 is known industry wide for world-class art and is also our in-house game and product development studio.

Basically, anywhere in the world, any platform, any genre, we can help come up with a custom solution to make games run better, get to market faster, and enhance the lives of more players.

In summary, we connect and bring fun to the world.

Welcome to PTW, Family of Brands

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About The Company

We’re a global team of passionate, hard-working, ambitious gamers, whose goal is always to make every gamer's experience as perfect as possible. We’re dedicated to helping your players, because they’re part of our community too. We’ve been working hard for players, clients, and the games industry for over 30 years, providing industry-leading services to every part of the globe.


We believe great work gets done by teams who love what they do. This is why we approach every solution with an all-minds-on-deck strategy that leverages our global workforce's strength, creativity, and passion. 

8,500+ passionate gamers

650+ top developers and publishers as clients

5.3 million hours QA testing

7 year average client partner tenure

2,500+ LQA titles


PTW is a boutique games services company with over 40 offices in 16 countries worldwide. Our range of services include quality assurance, localization, player support, community management, art production, game development, and audio production services.


We believe that innovation comes in all sizes, which is why we take on projects of any size and love crafting a custom solution, no matter the scale. 


PTW, comprised of global subsidiaries, is a UK-based holding company formed in 2016 under the umbrella of Poletowin Holdings, Inc. which is listed on the 1st Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange as 3657. 


The PTW family of brands includes SIDE, 1518 Studios and Entalize

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