Quality Assurance (QA) Game Tester

A video game tester's job is to ensure that a game is functioning properly and that there are no glitches or errors. They play a game from start to finish, looking for any problems that may occur. They also test different aspects of the game, such as the graphics, sound, and gameplay. Testers must be thorough in their evaluations in order to find any potential issues with the game.

Testers also play the game to make sure it is fun and engaging. They provide feedback to developers on how to improve the game and may also work on creating test plans and reports.

Role & responsibilities of a game tester in the gaming industry:

• Create builds for testing and troubleshooting where necessary
• Create and execute test plans for development features
• Working with the development team to get bugs fixed
• Report on bugs including communicating across multiple departments on issues and their status
• Create and execute test plans
• Reporting on testing and QA activities to the leadership in weekly production meetings
• Coordinate meetups and external playtesting with help from admin staff
• Work with the Producer to analyze and disseminate feedback
• Planning QA phases for release on various platforms
• Provide critique and feedback on usability and design

Game testing jobs are often entry-level, however, most roles still require prior experience or training. Getting your ISTQB™ certification at a reputable training center is a great place to start.   

Video game studios may look for the following skills in game testers:

• Enjoys and can play video games
• Familiar with project management methods including Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, and Continuous Delivery
• Solid grasp of project management and bug-tracking
  
• Good at keeping track of and analyzing data and findings
• Able to self-manage, prioritize, and multi-task
• Familiar with game engines
• Any game development experience