QA Specialist

About the role

You will define and drive the quality strategy for our upcoming mobile titles, owning the test plan and ensuring every build meets the high standards expected from a leading mobile gaming company. You will act as the central communication hub between design, engineering, and product, translating requirements into clear test cases and success metrics. This role requires you to own the end-to-end testing workflow, from initial feature scoping through final release sign-off, while maintaining detailed documentation of processes and outcomes. You will continuously evaluate and refine our testing procedures, implementing improvements that increase efficiency and coverage across the development lifecycle. As a key member of the product team, you will proactively identify potential quality risks before they impact users or delay launches. You will mentor other team members on best practices for quality assurance, fostering a shared understanding of testing goals and standards. Your work will directly influence the player experience, ensuring that each release is stable, polished, and ready for a global audience. You will stay up to date with industry trends in mobile testing tools and methodologies, applying this knowledge to keep our processes at the forefront of the industry.

Key facts

What you'll do

Analyze design documents and product requirements to develop comprehensive test plans that cover functionality, usability, and performance scenarios.

Collaborate with producers and engineers to schedule and prioritize testing activities, aligning test execution with sprint goals and release timelines.

Execute manual test cases across multiple game builds, documenting defects with clear steps, expected versus actual results, and reproducible conditions.

Perform exploratory testing on new features, systems, and integrations to uncover issues that may not be captured by standard test cases.

Verify fixes and perform regression testing to ensure that new changes do not introduce unintended side effects on existing functionality.

Monitor game stability and performance metrics during testing cycles, reporting crashes, frame rate issues, and device-specific problems.

Maintain detailed test documentation, including traceability matrices, test scripts, and coverage reports, to support audits and future reviews.

Coordinate with live operations teams to validate events, campaigns, and monetization changes before they go live to players.

Support the localization testing process by verifying text, UI layout, and cultural appropriateness in different language builds.

Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability, logging, and error handling to improve overall product quality.

Create and maintain internal tools and scripts to automate repetitive testing tasks and improve the efficiency of the QA process.

Evaluate third-party plugins and integrations for compatibility, performance impact, and compliance with platform requirements.

Track and analyze defect metrics to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement in development and testing practices.

Serve as the primary quality advocate for the product, ensuring that release decisions are based on solid evidence and risk assessment.

Requirements

You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent practical experience.

You possess a strong understanding of software testing fundamentals, including manual and exploratory testing, test case design, and defect lifecycle management.

You have experience working with mobile games or interactive applications, understanding the unique challenges of touch controls, performance, and device fragmentation.

You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment, adapting to changing priorities and requirements without losing focus on quality.

You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to reproduce complex issues and isolate root causes.

You are proficient in test management tools, bug tracking systems, and documentation platforms used in game development.

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to clearly articulate issues and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

You are detail-oriented and disciplined, with a methodical approach to testing and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Nice to have

Experience with automated testing frameworks and scripting knowledge is a plus but not required at this time.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as Git.

Understanding of mobile app store guidelines, ratings, and compliance requirements.

Knowledge of performance testing, memory profiling, and device compatibility testing.

Experience with live operations workflows and event-driven content in mobile games.

Practical notes

This is a full-time position based in Istanbul.

The role requires availability during standard business hours and occasional coordination with teams in different time zones.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Turkey without sponsorship.

Travel is not required for this position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

The position is posted for an indefinite duration until further notice.