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Senior QA Tester

Smoking Gun Interactive โ€ข Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

hybridfull-time

Salary: C$55,000 - C$65,000 / year

Posted Oct 2, 2026Apply by Mar 31, 2027

**Role & seniority: ** Senior QA Tester (embedded with development team)

**Stack/tools: **

  • Platforms: PC (Windows), Mobile

  • Tools: Defect tracking/test management tool (required), Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook) (required)

  • Nice-to-have: Jira

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    • Test game content for bugs/flaws and verify features match design specs

    • Design, write, execute test cases across development phases and report status (bugs, features, performance, playability)

    • Track and verify fixes with a reporting system; escalate risks/blockers; help run build verification on devices/platforms

  • Must-have skills:

    • 3+ years QA testing experience in games/mobile

    • Strong documentation/process (test plans)

    • Strong written/verbal communication

    • Experience with defect tracking/test management tools

    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office

  • Nice-to-haves: Jira experience

  • Location & work type:

    • On-site in Downtown Vancouver, BC (Canada)

    • Full-time; remote/hybrid not offered

    • Must be local to BC and eligible to work in Canada

Full Description

Company Description

Smoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is an industry-leading game development studio founded in 2007 by award-winning industry veterans. SGI is fearless in creating IP and boldly partners with renowned brands to develop a wide range of world-class, immersive titles and interactive experiences that resonate with strategy gamers worldwide and entertain millions of casual players every day.

Job Purpose

As a Senior QA Tester at Smoking Gun Interactive (SGI) you most have prior QA experience in video games, mobile testing, or a related field. You boast a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a passion for games. The QA test team is embedded within our development team so you naturally work well with others, are a stellar communicator, and understand the functions of the different disciplines on a game team.

Requirements

In this role, you will

Be responsible for testing game content for bugs and other flaws; Verify proper implementation of features against design specifications; Work with the QA Test Lead to maintain a reporting system that tracks and verifies fixes throughout the test cycle; Design, write, and execute test cases during all phases of product development; Provide written and verbal reports on the state of bugs, features, performance, and playability; Escalate risks and blocking issues as soon as they are uncovered; Help to run build verification checklists against a range of devices and mobile platforms; Be the voice of the consumer

To be successful in this role, you must have

3+ years of experience of QA testing in the game industry; Experience testing for PC (Windows) and Mobile games; Strong experience with documentation and process in writing test plans; Experience in one or more defect tracking and/or test management tool; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

It would also be helpful if you had

Experience with Jira

Benefits

10 days vacation leave 5 paid days personal leave 7 paid sick days Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Dependent Life Insurance Long Term Disability (LTD) Extended Healthcare Benefit Dental Care Hybrid working Training & Development

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 CAD

NB: This position is based on-site in our Downtown Vancouver office. We are unable to offer remote or hybrid working for this role. Candidates must also be local to the BC area and be eligible to work in Canada.

Smoking Gun Interactive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Smoking Gun

Location: Americas, Canada, Vancouver

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: Remote

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