QA Tester

6 Days ago • 2 Years + • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Black Shamrock, a Virtuos studio, seeks Junior/Mid-level QA Testers for a 12-month contract in Dublin. Responsibilities include collaborating with developers on test plans, checking game functionality, systematically identifying and reporting bugs, performing regression tests, providing gameplay feedback, and ensuring high-quality game aspects. The role involves working in an international environment and contributing to AAA titles. Ideal candidates possess 2+ years of QA experience (preferably in gaming), understanding of game development/software testing, experience testing on PC/consoles, and proficiency with bug tracking tools like Jira.
Must have:
  • 2+ years QA experience (gaming preferred)
  • Game development/software testing knowledge
  • PC/console testing experience
  • Bug tracking tool (Jira) proficiency
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
Good to have:
  • Game design/programming background
  • Agile environment experience
  • Test scenario/case creation
  • Knowledge of first-party requirements
  • Test automation and scripting
Perks:
  • Comprehensive healthcare plan
  • Occupational pension scheme
  • Global training and development
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Relocation support
  • Subsidized leave

Job Details

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PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.  

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. 

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Black Shamrock is looking for Junior or mid-level QA Testers to work on a variety of projects. This is a full-time position on a 12-month contract basis, based in our Dublin office which involves working in an international environment.  

As part of the dev QA team, you will be responsible for assessing the quality of games, reporting and categorizing bugs encountered, and conveying the details to the different teams involved in the project.  

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with developers to understand the game’s design and build testplans accordingly. 
  • Check the functionality of game features during the various stages of development. 
  • Seek and analyse bugs systematically and report them to a high standard.  
  • Perform regression passes, confirm bug fixes and help maintain the bug database. 
  • Test the gameplay and provide feedback, for instance on balancing.  
  • Help ensure all aspects of the game are to the best quality, from functionality to performance. 

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in quality assurance, preferably in the games industry. 
  • Good understanding of game development and/or software testing methods and tools. 
  • Experience testing or playing games on different platforms (PC and console). 
  • Experience using bug tracking and project management tools such as JIRA. 
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability describe complex technical issues.  
  • Capacity to organize, prioritize, and problem solve in a fast-paced environment.  

 

Nice to Have: 

  • An educational background in Game Design, Level Design or Programming.  
  • Prior experience in the Video Games Industry or other agile environment. 
  • Experience with creation of test scenarios and test cases based on game design documents and gameplay. 
  • Knowledge of first-party requirements and certification process. 
  • Experience with test automation and scripting. 

 

What We Offer: 

  • Being part of one of the largest and fastest-growing game development studios in Ireland  
  • Dynamic career paths contributing to some of the world’s biggest AAA titles in gaming  
  • Opportunities to grow in a tight-knit community with a people-oriented culture  
  • Healthy work-life balance and flexible work arrangements  
  • Comprehensive company healthcare plan  
  • Occupational Pension Scheme (including employer contribution)  
  • Global training and development plans - study support, formal education, international experience, career planning and progression opportunities  
  • Bank for paid sick leave and wellness leave  
  • Subsidised leave  
  • Relocation support  
  • Taxsaver plans  
  • Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program  

 

People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds. 

About Us

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with over 4,200 employees across 25 offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high- quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide.
About Our Team
Black Shamrock was founded in 2016 and acquired by the Virtuos Group in 2017. The studio is Ireland’s largest PC and console game development studio and provides unique opportunities to work on multiple AAA titles. Our people are as diverse, exciting, creative, and dynamic as the projects that we work on. Black Shamrock is a place for talent to flourish and lifelong industry connections to begin.
Our in-house and full-service capabilities include narrative, game, sound and level design, animation, art, rigging, engineering, and graphics, to name a few areas our skilled team members work on. At Black Shamrock, we take pride in helping put Dublin on the world map as the birthplace of award-winning AAA games.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Being part of one of the largest and fastest-growing game development studios in Ireland
• Dynamic career paths contributing to some of the world’s biggest AAA titles in gaming
• Opportunities to grow in a tight-knit community with a people-oriented culture
• Healthy work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive company healthcare plan
• Occupational Pension Scheme (including employer contribution)
• Global training and development plans - study support, formal education, international experience, career planning and progression opportunities
• Bank for paid sick leave and wellness leave
• Subsidised leave
• Relocation support
• Taxsaver plans
• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program
People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.

Job Info

  • Job Function Identification 1158
  • Posting Date 04/22/2025, 08:37 AM
  • Locations Ireland, Dublin (Hybrid)
  • Job Function Schedule Full time
  • Linkedin Tags #LI-BSD #LI-CH1

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