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# Senior Game Tester

- **Company:** MERKUR Excellence GmbH
- **Location:** Raaba, Austria
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €55,356.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bug Tracking Systems, Software Bug Management, Video Game Development, Software Engineering, Bug Reporting, Testrail
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careerjet.at/jobad/at003780cf95d2a8e398deb37644c081f3

## About the Role

* 5+ years of QA experience in games, including senior or lead testing roles on multiple shipped titles
 * Experience in the Casino Game Industry
 * Strong understanding of game development lifecycles and Agile/Scrum workflows
 * Excellent bug writing, communication, documentation, and bug-tracking skills (Jira, TestRail, DevTrack)
 * Experience testing across PC, mobile, and EGM platforms; fluent in English, with German as a plus

## Description

We're looking for a Senior Game Tester (m/f/d) to take ownership of game testing across multiple platforms and devices. In this role, you'll ensure quality throughout the development cycle, drive QA processes, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams. With your experience, you'll mentor junior testers, contribute to team development, and support the implementation of automated testing tools. If you bring a strong QA background, excellent bug-reporting skills, and a passion for games especially in the casino sector. We look forward to your application! Your responsibilities

 * As a Senior Game Tester (m/f/d) you take full ownership of hands-on game testing by independently performing test passes across multiple devices and platforms, including documentation, bug reporting, and a variety of test types (exploratory, regression, smoke, etc.)
 * You also take ownership of QA processes, including creating and maintaining test plans, ensuring quality throughout the development cycle, and being responsible for assigned features or titles
 * Moreover, you collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements, track bug fixes, and actively contribute to sprints, reviews, and milestone meetings
 * In addition, you will mentor junior QA team members by providing them with best practices and expertise to support their growth and the development of the entire team.
 * Last but not least, you support test automation efforts by implementing and using automated testing tools or pipelines


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