QA Analyst - Crusader Kings

1 Month ago • All levels • Quality Assurance

Job Summary

Job Description

As a QA Analyst, you will ensure the functional quality of the Crusader Kings franchise. Your responsibilities include providing feedback on the game, leading and supporting QA testers, collaborating with project leadership to assess risks, developing test plans, managing bug reports, and fostering collaboration between QA and other departments. You will work closely with developers and project leadership, contributing to creating the best possible gaming experience. This role requires a commitment to quality and teamwork, ensuring a smooth workflow across projects.
Must have:
  • Experience with Crusader Kings III or similar games
  • Hands-on QA experience or a relevant game school degree
  • Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Fluent in English
Good to have:
  • Experience in scripting, especially for modding Paradox games

Job Details

Are you a crafty planner with a knack for QA? Do you share our dedication in providing the ultimate experience for our players and the community of Crusader Kings? If so, then apply to our fantastic QA department where you will help us make great games — for everyone.

Your Mission

As a QA Analyst at Studio Black, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the functional quality of the Crusader Kings franchise. Together with the QA Manager, you will work in close collaboration with the internal development teams and project leadership to create and execute comprehensive test plans to ensure the highest quality standard of our games and processes alike.

Example of responsibilities

  • Provide valuable feedback for our game and be a part of related discussions about features, content, and the game.

  • Leading, tracking, and supporting both internal and outsourced QA Testers

  • Collaborate closely with Project Leadership, Producers, and QA leadership to assess potential risks, and strategize testing coverage for new features or releases.

  • Support the development and upkeep of test-plans and various other testing-related documentation.

  • Monitor and manage bug reports in the issue tracking system, ensuring effective triaging and follow-up.

  • Detect, isolate, and report bugs with clear reproduction steps, ensuring accurate reporting within the bug-tracking system.

  • Foster strong collaboration between QA and other departments, to ensure a smooth workflow across the project.

The skills we’re searching for…

  • Solid understanding (and hopefully love) of playing Crusader Kings III or equivalent Grand Strategy Games

  • Hands-on QA experience or a relevant game school degree.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of communicating complex subjects to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Fluent in English.

We consider it a plus if you have…

  • Experience in scripting, particularly for modding Paradox games


We take all discussions to the round table where we expect everyone to foster a collaborative and supportive environment, where all ideas and opinions are valued. We would love to hear about the specific skill set you bring to the table and how you will contribute to our journey.

Practical information

Scope: Full time

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Reports to: QA Managers

Remote status: Office based.

We will only recruit locally for this role.


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About The Company

Today, Paradox consists of both publishing and internal game development. We have a broad portfolio of games and own the most important brands, including Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Prison Architect, Victoria, Age of Wonders and the World of Darkness catalog of brands. Since 2004, the company has published its games all over the world, initially through physical distribution but primarily in digital channels after 2006.

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