Overview
Established in 2007 with the founding of our Pune studio, Sumo India is renowned for co-developing some of the biggest AAA games in the industry. With offices based in Pune and Bangalore, our vision is simple, to create exceptional game experiences with exceptional partners and people. We are a co-development studio and support/ work with our UK studios on a lot of different games: Sackboy A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws & Legends, Team Sonic Racing, and Forza Horizon 5
It’s an exciting time to be part of Sumo, winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 Best Studio; big things are on the horizon, and we want you to be part of our continued journey. Join us – view our website here! Role Summary
- Previous relevant experience in the mobile gaming domain is required for this role.
- Support mobile game titles through development, release, and live phases, under the guidance of senior and lead QAs
- Contribute to development QA activities from early design through release, including functional, compatibility, and platform testing, such as:
-Functional, regression, and platform testing on iOS and Android devices.
-Monitoring project check-ins and collaborating with the development team to identify and track issues.
-Performing daily smoke testing across supported devices and OS versions.
-Creating, executing, and maintaining outcome-driven test cases and test scenarios.
-Providing input and feedback to improve test coverage and testing approaches.
-Highlighting quality risks and providing feedback to improve overall game quality and player experience.
- Collaborate and communicate daily and weekly with project teams, including cross-location stakeholders.
- Use and understand mobile testing tools, build distribution systems, and debugging utilities required for mobile testing.
- Follow established QA processes while contributing constructively to delivery and quality goals.
Requirement
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support mobile titles through development, release, and live phases under the guidance of senior and lead QAs.
- Execute functional, regression, compatibility, and performance testing on mobile platforms (iOS and Android).
- Perform daily smoke testing across supported devices and OS versions.
- Create, execute, and maintain clear, outcome-driven test cases and test scenarios.
- Identify, log, track, and retest defects using standard QA tools (e.g., JIRA or equivalent).
- Collaborate with developers and producers to communicate risks and support delivery milestones.
- Provide input and feedback to improve test coverage, quality, and player experience.
- Follow established QA processes while contributing constructively to delivery and quality goals.
- EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 4+ years of hands-on QA experience, preferably in mobile game testing.
- Experience contributing to at least one full mobile project lifecycle (development to release or live).
- Strong understanding of mobile QA fundamentals, including device fragmentation and OS-level testing.
- Exposure to mobile submission and store requirements (App Store / Google Play) is a plus.
- SKILLS & TOOLS
- Strong QA fundamentals with attention to detail.
- Experience testing on a wide range of mobile devices and OS versions.
- Familiarity with build distribution tools and mobile debugging tools.
- Experience with defect tracking and test documentation.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- MINDSET
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and logical reasoning.
- Proactive, dependable, and comfortable working under delivery timelines.
- Team-oriented, open to feedback, and willing to learn.
- Practical, data-informed approach to problem solving.
What we offer:
Sumo India also offers a highly personable benefits package that has something for everyone, no matter where you are in your career.
Financial: Annual bonus, an employee referral scheme, 1st time home buyer bonus, Wedding bonus.
Work-life balance: Hybrid work model, Flexible working, 22 contractual days holiday, 8 festive holidays, 4 statutory holidays, birthday day-off, 4 weeks of paternity leave, Maternity leave as per law, and options to buy or sell up to a week of annual leave*.
Health and Wellbeing: Health insurance, life insurance, Mental health service, critical illness cover*, and funded flu vaccines/eye tests.
Personal Development: Structured My Development pathway, regular appraisals, annual salary reviews, 5 learning days per annum, award-winning L&D team, and yearly attendance to the Sumo Developers Conference*.
Extra Perks: A variety of in-studio perks, regular care packages, studio days out (family welcome), sabbaticals (at 5 years of service), and an annual gaming subscription.
