Senior Technical QA Tester (Mobile Gaming)

TL;DR

Senior Technical QA Tester (Mobile Gaming): Ensuring end-to-end quality of mobile titles through feature testing, automation, and performance profiling with an accent on mobile game performance metrics and automated test scripting. Focus on identifying edge cases, optimizing runtime performance (CPU/GPU), and driving continuous improvements to QA tooling.

Location: Hybrid in Berlin, Germany. Relocation support is available.

Company

A Berlin-based mobile games developer specializing in the idle genre, creating games enjoyed by hundreds of millions of players worldwide.

What you will do

• Own feature quality and test coverage end-to-end, from requirement analysis to release sign-off and post-release monitoring.
• Design, write, and review comprehensive test plans and maps, defining QA strategies for complex features.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python within an in-house automation platform.
• Perform technical analysis including runtime profiling, memory analysis, and CPU/GPU usage on iOS and Android.
• Monitor and investigate regressions related to frame rates, load times, and build sizes.
• Coordinate team playtests, manage QA workloads for internal and external testers, and track QA KPIs.

Requirements

• Extensive QA experience in mobile gaming, preferably in F2P/LiveOps environments.
• Hands-on proficiency in writing and maintaining automated tests with Python.
• Strong knowledge of mobile performance metrics (profiling, memory, frame pacing) for iOS and Android.
• Experience with test management tools (Xray, TestRail, Zephyr) and Jira Agile/Scrum workflows.
• English: B2 (strong written and verbal communication) required.
• Experience coordinating workload across internal and external testing teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab.
• Familiarity with Unity and mobile profiling tools (Xcode Instruments, Android Profiler).
• Knowledge of Firebase, SDKs, third-party plugins, and basic SQL.
• Experience with AI-assisted tooling for testing and workflow automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work setup with flexible hours.
• Modern office in Berlin-Mitte with game zones (table tennis, kicker).
• Monthly health and fitness bonus (e.g., Urban Sports Club).
• Yearly professional learning budget and organized company holidays.
• Generous 30 days of annual leave.
• Regular social events including team lunches, BBQs, and movie nights.