Software QA Test Lead (remote)

About the company 

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. 

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. 

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.   

Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc. 

About the role 

Side is looking for a Software QA - Test Lead to test mobile apps and ensure top quality. You’ll write and run test cases, find and track bugs, and check how apps work with hardware and firmware. Provide leadership support to the managers. The role involves testing on iOS, Android, and web, using tools like Splunk, and working with Wi-Fi, BLE, and protocols like MQTT.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of testing experience working with crash logs, system logs and backend traces. 
• Understanding of how embedded firmware interacts with hardware and client applications (iOS, Android, Web). 
• Experience with flashing firmware and validating firmware versions on devices. 
• Working knowledge of Wi-Fi, BLE, or Ethernet setups. 
• Familiarity with communication protocols (MQTT, HTTP, RTSP, etc.) used between firmware and client. 
• Knowledge of Test Case, Test Cycle and Test Plan creation.
• Familiar with Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation.
• Candidate must reside within Brazil with legal right to live and work in Brazil.
• Bonus Experience: Any API testing tools l(Postman, etc.) and front-end (mobile/web app) experience is highly desirable.
• Leadership experience.
• ISTQB certification would be a differential.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration.
• Health insurance. 

• Life Insurance. 
• Transportation allowance. 
• Meal ticket.
• Private pension plan. 
• Dynamic, multicultural and fun environment. 
• Arcades on-site. 
• You will be working at the world's leading provider of game services. 
• Supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability.