War Child is looking for:

A dedicated and talented QA Engineer with at least 3 years of experience to join our team in developing the Can’t Wait to Learn game. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented and passionate about ensuring product stability and quality. You will be responsible for testing, documenting, and ensuring that the game meets the highest standards of quality and performance. Your role will be critical in identifying potential issues, ensuring seamless user experiences, and maintaining a stable and reliable product for children.

Project Overview:

The *Can’t Wait to Learn* (CWTL) project is a pioneering initiative that leverages technology to deliver high-quality education to children in conflict-affected areas. The project uses digital game-based learning to provide children with access to effective and engaging educational resources, even in challenging environments.

Your Mission:

·       Manual Testing: Perform manual testing of the product with a proactive approach to identify bugs and ensure stability across various platforms and devices.

·       Bug Reporting: Identify, document, and communicate bugs effectively to developers using tracking tools such as Jira, ensuring that issues are addressed promptly.

·       Test Documentation: Create and maintain test cases, bug reports, and other documentation to support the QA process and provide clear visibility of test results.

·       Automated Testing: Develop and maintain automated tests using frameworks such as Vitest and Jest to improve testing efficiency and coverage.

·       Unity Testing: Write and execute tests specifically for Unity applications to ensure functionality, performance, and usability.(optional)

·       Creative Testing Approaches: Identify unconventional usage patterns, edge cases, and potential scenarios to test for non-obvious bugs and inconsistencies.

·       Team Collaboration: Work closely with developers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide QA insights during development.

·       Content Integration: Support testing and validation of graphic content imported into Unity, ensuring that assets are correctly integrated and displayed.

·       Release Process Oversight: Collaborate with the development team to understand the release process, validate deployments, and ensure quality before releases.

·       Analytical Tools: Utilize analytics tools and methods to support testing with data-driven insights and assess product performance post-release.

Your Profile:

·       Experience: At least 3+ years of experience as a QA Engineer, preferably in the gaming or educational technology sectors.

·       Testing Frameworks: Hands-on experience with testing frameworks such as Vitest and Jest.

·       Unity Expertise: Experience testing and validating Unity-based applications is highly preferred.

·       Technical Skills: Familiarity with JavaScript or C# for writing automated tests.(optional)

·       Documentation & Reporting: Strong skills in documenting and reporting bugs, test cases, and other QA-related activities using tools such as Jira or TestRail.

·       Analytical Mindset: Ability to identify not only current issues but also anticipate future problems based on observed patterns and system behavior.

·       Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

·       Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail, ensuring that the smallest issues are identified and addressed before product release.

·       Languages: Proficiency in English and Ukrainian (both written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Team Management: Experience in managing a QA team or leading QA efforts is a plus.

·       Game Release Process: Understanding of the game deployment process and experience working with developer accounts for game submissions.

·       Graphic Content Integration: Familiarity with importing and validating graphic content within Unity.

·       Analytical Tools Experience: Experience working with analytical tools to support QA efforts.

·       Humanitarian Experience: Prior experience working in humanitarian or educational projects, especially those targeted at children.

Tools & Technologies:

·       Primary: Unity, C#, JavaScript, Vitest, Jest, Jira, TestRail

·       Project Management: Jira, Confluence

·       Design Collaboration: Miro, Figma

What We Offer:

·       Location : We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is based in Afghanistan, Burundi, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine and Yemen. Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation.

·       Salary and benefits are in line with your residing country and contracting office, we offer local packages.

·       Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity building and growth, both within the role and through War Child’s broader network.

·       Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.

·       Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.

·       Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization

Why You Should Apply

·       Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children who need it most, creating lasting change in their lives.

·       Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and offers opportunities for learning, growth, and innovation.

·       Global Reach: Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme that operates in multiple conflict-affected regions around the world.

·       Collaborative and Mission-Driven: Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity.