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QA Tester - (5 Month Fixed-Term Contract) - Electric Square, Malta

At Electric Square, we understand that the worlds we build are pivotal to the success of our games and the enjoyment of our players. With our diverse portfolio, which includes acclaimed titles like 'Diablo 4', 'Need for Speed: Unbound', 'Battlefield 2042', 'Lords of the Fallen' and several other exciting AAA console games currently in progress (and even more surprises on the horizon!), we strive to deliver unforgettable gaming experiences.

Working in collaboration with four innovative studios, our team of 350+ talented individuals, accompanied by our beloved studio dogs, are dedicated to creating world-class projects. We foster a unique studio culture that empowers and inspires our teams, ensuring that everyone feels motivated to bring their best ideas to life.

We can offer you an award-winning working environment. At Electric Square, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Electric Square is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Working with the development team you will be responsible for the quality and stability of the title through all stages of development. You will be integrated with development where you will provide direct support to each member of the team which can range from testing new content, providing analysis on issues or addressing errors and maintaining the database.

In addition to providing QA support to development members you will be responsible for communicating game design basics to other offsite test teams to ensure QA understand the functionality and intended design of a feature.

Please note that this is a Fixed-Term Contract until end of September 2024

A QA Tester at Electric Square Malta:

• Has a keen interest in computer games with the ability to familiarise with game-play elements quickly.
• Good problem solving/analytical skills, strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Is self-motivated/Self-starter who can work well within a team-oriented environment as well as independently.
• Has an understanding the role of quality assurance and principles of software/game testing.
• Strong IT knowledge (MS Office) and the ability to quickly learn new tools

Requirements

• Previous experience in Quality Assurance or within the Games industry is beneficial.

• Experience using game engines is helpful but not essential as training will be given.
• A games-related degree

• Manual Functionality testing of new/existing features and components
• Creating and maintaining Testplans and other test relevant documentation
• Entering detected defects into the bug database following the department-wide reporting standards
• Providing constructive and qualitative feedback to developers, helping to with reproducing issues
• Regression & rechecks of code changes / bug fixes
• Informing the Test Manager about test progress and issues

Benefits

When you join Electric Square, you can expect to enjoy a unique culture. Whether its participating and relaxing with one of our wellness benefits or discussing the latest games over studio lunch. The Studio knows that it’s the best people that make the best games and this is what Electric Square invests in. Below you will find all the benefits and perks you can enjoy as an Electric Square team member.

Base Package

• Holidays - 28 days annual leave which includes the 3/4 day studio closure over the Christmas period plus all Malta bank holidays.
• Generous Annual Performance Bonus

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance - provided by Sana
• Private Dental Insurance - provided by Sana
• Health and Well-being Allowance – €450 per year to spend on your choice of a range of healthy activities, ranging from going to the gym, rock climbing, yoga, arts and crafts or a lovely massage. It's on us!

Perks

• Free Awesome Swag – Sleek Electric Square T-shirts and merch, with the iconic Electra symbol emblazoned on the front. New ranges out every season!
• Financial Wellbeing Platform – Access to a fantastic financial wellbeing platform which is free to all Electric Square Employees.
• WithU Fitness App - A remarkable fitness app that revolves around audio guidance, which is absolutely free for all Electric Square employees
• Exclusive anniversary presents – After your third & fifth year as an Electron.
• Purpose built Studio overlooking St Julians Bay – Our Malta studio is quite literally a stone’s throw away from the famous St Julians Bay! The brand-new building we are situated in is completely purpose built for our needs and comfort.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Electric Square

Location: Europe, Malta

Service: Game Development

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time