Video Games Tester - QA Tester (All Levels Junior-Senior)

About Side

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

About the role

THIS IS A ON-SITE (NON-REMOTE) JOB AND DEMANDS ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

ESSA É UMA VAGA PRESENCIAL (NÃO-REMOTA) E EXIGE PROFICIÊNCIA EM INGLÊS.

WE ARE HIRING NUMEROUS QA TESTERS AT ALL LEVELS WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY WHETER YOU ARE JUNIOR, MID OR SENIOR. 

Our Game QA Testers are gaming experts who test video games during the initial development stage. Their job is to detect any bugs or glitches in the game before it goes on sale. They are required to complete all stages of a game, explore every map and level, focusing on identifying technical issues within a game, such as glitches, bugs, and inconsistencies.

To be one of our Game QA Testers, you should have in-depth knowledge of video game playthrough, have a real passion for gaming, and a good eye for detail. As a first step in the video game industry, you will be testing different titles on a variety of platforms.

Are you a gamer at heart? Are you a team player and is motivated to learn and grow? This is your opportunity to join the world leading company in video-games testing and contribute to the development lifecycle of some of the most popular games in the world!

Strong training program in place! We will help you learn the basic responsibilities of game testing, including playing multiple AAA games, detecting bugs and glitches, and recommending improvements. Our global team perform functionality and compliance checks on a range of yet-to-be-released games for a variety of platforms including PC, Xbox One, PS5, Switch, VR and mobile and tablet devices.

What you will be doing:

• Testing games and software to find bugs and following test plans and checklists set by Test Leads to ensure the game functions correctly.
• Report bugs into tracking database and re-test bugs once they’re fixed by developers by collaborating with colleagues, Senior Testers and Test Leads.
• Report all glitches and bugs on the platform.
• Communicating any issues to your Lead and recommending game additions or modifications.
• Working as part of a global Games QA squad.

Requirements

• To love videogames!
• Advanced proficiency in English (able to read, write, listen and speak).
• 18+ years old
• A Minimum experience of 1+ years required in game industry for junior position.
• 2-3+ Years experience in game industry for senior position.
• Great observational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft’s office suites.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration.
• Transportation allowance + Meal Voucher + Medical Assistance + Life Insurance + Private Pension
• Dynamic, multicultural and fun environment.
• You will be working for the world's leading provider of game services.
• A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
• We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing program.
• We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.