Senior QA Engineer (Freelance)

3 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Quality Assurance

Job Summary

Job Description

CoolGames seeks a freelance Senior QA Engineer to contribute to the entire lifecycle of HTML5 casual game development. Responsibilities include manual testing (black box), identifying and tracking issues, ensuring seamless gameplay across various elements (UX, mechanics, graphics, audio), participating in QA planning and execution, reviewing game design documents, creating test documentation (test cases, reports), facilitating smooth releases, and providing feedback for improvements. The ideal candidate possesses at least 5 years of relevant experience (gamedev preferred), strong analytical and communication skills, expertise in test design techniques, knowledge of SDLC/STLC, Agile methodologies, and experience with various platforms (mobile, desktop, web). Experience with Jira, TestRail, and ISTQB certification is a plus.
Must have:
  • 5+ years QA experience (gamedev a plus)
  • Manual testing expertise
  • Agile methodology knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficient in TestRail/Jira
  • Strong analytical skills
Good to have:
  • ISTQB certification
  • Experience with multiple platforms

Job Details

Description

Join our team as a freelance QA Engineer at CoolGames where you'll contribute to the entire lifecycle of HTML5 casual game development – from inception to live maintenance. As a key player, you'll champion the delivery of top-notch products, becoming an integral part of an agile, multidisciplinary, and creatively charged game development team.

About the job 

As a QA Engineer at CoolGames, you take responsibility for delivering high quality products. Your teamwork will be fundamental to the success of the products you work on. During a workday you might be testing, reviewing requirements, drafting test cases or collaborating with teammates to figuring out tricky bugs among other things.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Testing games manually (black box testing);
  • Identify and track project issues;
  • Pay attention to user experience, gameplay mechanics, graphics, and audio elements to ensure a seamless gaming experience;
  • Participate in the planning and execution of QA activities throughout all phases of the sprint lifecycle;
  • Reviewing and analyzing game design documents and functional specifications;
  • Creating test documentation (traceability matrix, test cases, checklists, test reports);
  • Facilitating smooth releases and collaboration with a team;
  • Provide feedback and suggestions to improve quality and game experience.

Requirements

About you

You like to troubleshoot technical problems and try to get to the root of why weird error messages come up. You are proactive and used to taking ownership and responsibility. You are not afraid of information analysis. You see yourself as a good team player.

  • Good written and verbal communications skills in English - ability to describe identified issues in a clear and concise manner;
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in software testing (gamedev is a strong plus);
  • A methodical, scientific and analytical mindset;
  • Expert in Test Design techniques and their applicability on practice;
  • Knowledgeable about SDLC and STLC;
  • Strong Knowledge about Testing types and their applicability;
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies, processes and tools;
  • Experience with multiple platforms (mobile, desktop, web, social platforms);
  • Experience with Jira or similar software;
  • Experience with TestRail or similar software;
  • Proven Flexibility to adapt to changes in project requirements 
  • Work your shifts (mostly) in concurrence with the rest of the team to ensure smooth collaboration.
  • Certification like ISTQB is a strong plus

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Benefits

About CoolGames

Founded in 2010, CoolGames is a leading web game-specialized studio based in the historic center of Amsterdam. We’re known for developing high-quality casual games. With the evolving landscape of web based game distribution, spanning Facebook, Discord, Netflix, and beyond, our games are played by millions each month. Our ambitious roadmap for new projects means you’ll have the opportunity to significantly influence our growing portfolio and global success.

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About The Company

HTML5 GAMES AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE


Cloud gaming, instant fun!


CoolGames is on a mission to reshape the mobile games experience. In the cloud gaming era, games can now be played instantly and shared among billions of people, straight from the cloud without the need to download the game first.


No matter if you are playing games on social media, messenger platforms or websites. CoolGames is dedicated to developing and distributing the very best cloud-based HTML5 games for every player around the globe today.

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