Junior QA Engineer

Company Description

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B business. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining gaming experience.

As the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com and www.playtech.com
 
Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Embracing differences and maintaining transparency in our processes is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices.

Ready to level up your career?

Playtech’s Sports team is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior QA Engineer who is eager to start and grow their career in a dynamic international environment. In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products by assisting with test execution, identifying issues, and working closely with experienced engineers, developers, and product teams.

To ensure a successful onboarding experience and close collaboration with the team, employees are expected to work from the office five days per week during the first 6 months of probation. Following the probation period, the role transitions to a hybrid working model, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely each week.

Job Description

Your influential mission. You will...

• Contribute to the quality and reliability of Playtech’s Sports products by executing test activities across multiple projects and features
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and fellow QA engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage and a seamless user experience
• Analyze requirements, create detailed test plans and test cases, and help identify potential risks early in the development cycle
• Execute manual testing, investigate system behavior, analyze logs, and document defects with clarity and precision
• Support software release activities and contribute to maintaining high product quality standards.
• Take ownership of smaller projects and testing initiatives while continuously developing your QA expertise

Qualifications

Components for success. You...

• Hold a BSc degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Have a basic understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and QA best practices
• Are familiar with concepts such as black-box testing, white-box testing, integration testing, and defect tracking
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Show a genuine willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
• Have strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Maintain a positive attitude and a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced environment

You'll get extra points for...

• Previous experience in Quality Assurance, software testing, or the gaming industry
• Familiarity with bug-tracking and test management tools
• Experience writing test cases, test scenarios, or test documentation
• Exposure to software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes
• Passion for technology, quality engineering, and continuous improvement
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to build a long-term career in Quality Assurance

Additional Information

PT Sports Unit

Playtech Sports Unit partners with more than 150 operators across approximately 20 regulated markets in Europe and South America, with a newly established presence in the US. With broader distribution than any competitor, Playtech’s unmatched experience and product breadth make us uniquely positioned to operate across established, evolving, and newly regulating betting markets.

Our mission is to continue driving global success in the Sports and iGaming industries by delivering fully integrated, innovative betting and gaming solutions, becoming the leading long‑term partner for sports betting operators in major markets.

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.