About the role
Location
Stockholm / Malmö
Employment Details
- Type: Fixed Term Employment
- Working Model: Hybrid (In-office Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays)
Role Overview
The Technical QA Engineer works within the development team to own the testing process, risk management, and quality evaluation for features, functions, tools, or technical subsystems. The role involves driving the quality process and becoming an expert in the Apex engine and associated in-house and 3rd party tools.
Responsibilities
- Work as embedded Technical QA to define acceptance criteria, identify risks, and plan testing coverage for upcoming features and releases.
- Actively participate in daily team work, including stand-ups, bug triage, and planning.
- Execute a mix of manual and technical testing techniques, including editor/tools testing, integration testing, and performance testing.
- Develop and maintain QA tools, such as remote console, simple debug, and local servers.
- Mentor, teach, and train fellow QA Engineers.
- Create, implement, and maintain test plans and test cases.
- Report bugs into the bug tracking system and perform daily bug regression.
Qualifications
- Several years of experience in the software industry.
- Minimum of 3 years of specific experience in the video games industry.
- Hands-on experience with game engines, content and asset editors, software tools, and shared technologies.
- Proficiency with source control (e.g., Perforce), debuggers, and other software development tools (e.g., Visual Studio).
- Understanding of build systems, continuous integration, unit tests, automated functional tests, and testing frameworks.
- Experience with QA practices, methodologies, and bug prevention strategies.
- Experience with development planning and defect tracking tools (e.g., Hansoft, JIRA, DevTrack, TestRail).
- Experience in test automation.
- Scripting experience in languages such as Python or JavaScript, shell scripting, and CLI tools.
- Understanding of C++.
Additional Information
- Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement, as the company prioritizes the drive to learn and interest in tackling challenges.
- The Stockholm office is located in Södermalm.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
- Applications must be submitted with a CV in English.
- All studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.
Company Values
- Committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Focus on creating an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully.
- Hiring is based on passion and creativity, independent of heritage, gender, or sexual orientation.