ZEAL Network SE is an international group shaping the future of digital lotteries and dream-driven experiences. As Germany’s leading online lottery provider through LOTTO24 and Tipp24, and a partner of Spain’s ONCE, ZEAL combines innovation, technology, and entertainment to inspire millions of customers. With ventures such as Freiheit+, Traumhausverlosung, Traumautoverlosung and ZEAL Ventures, the company also invests in new business models and emerging e-commerce brands. Driven by a diverse team of 350+ professionals, ZEAL fosters a collaborative, ambitious culture focused on turning dreams into reality.
As a (Senior) Quality Assurance Engineer (f/m/d) in our Games Production Team, you will ensure the quality, functionality, and security of our growing portfolio of slot games, instant-win games, and scratchcards. Your work plays a critical role in delivering a reliable and enjoyable experience for players, while also upholding regulatory compliance and safeguarding the integrity of our gaming platform. You’ll help establish and continuously improve QA practices that make our games robust, testable, and ready for release in regulated markets.
Design, build, and maintain automated test suites tailored for slots, instant-win games, and scratchcards, while performing manual testing during development and release phases.
Define and evolve test strategies that address the unique challenges of game testing — including animations, UI responsiveness, game state complexity, and random outcomes.
Collaborate with Game Developers, Game Designers, and Artists in a creative and agile environment.
Maintain structured test documentation, including test plans, bug reports, and regression checklists.
Execute cross-device and cross-browser testing to validate performance, consistency, and responsiveness across platforms.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and support certification-related QA tasks such as preparing test evidence or assisting with audits for relevant jurisdictions (especially Germany). Prior knowledge is a plus, but can also be acquired on the job.
Advocate for a player-first quality mindset, helping the team prevent critical issues that could impact the game experience or platform reputation.
Practical experience in testing online games, ideally including slot games, scratchcards, or instant-win mechanics. iGaming industry experience is highly desirable.
A solid understanding of game testing challenges, including randomness, animations, math models, and edge-case scenarios.
Familiarity with basic probability and mathematics used in slot game design (e.g., RTP, volatility, win frequency) is a strong plus.
Proficiency with Playwright and TypeScript or similar frameworks for frontend automation.
Experience in manual exploratory testing—you know how to think like a player and uncover hidden issues.
Understanding of QA standards and compliance requirements for regulated markets (e.g., Germany, UK, MGA).
Strong collaboration skills and a proactive mindset—you’re ready to take ownership of quality in a fast-moving team.
Strong English skills are required for collaboration within the team.
Fluency in German is a nice-to-have.
State-of-the-art technologies and an agile environment (Check our Tech Radar: https://lotto24.github.io/tech-radar/)
A modern, dynamic culture grounded in the success of a leading-edge e-commerce company.
A talented team of ambitious, like-minded colleagues where your knowledge and ideas truly make an impact.
Ongoing personal growth, supported by an annual development budget of €1,500 to invest in your professional development.
Trust and autonomy, no micromanagement, just confidence in your ability to deliver and excel.
Flexible work options with a hybrid setup focused on results.
Unlimited vacation days in addition to your yearly 30-day vacation allowance.
Opportunity for workations abroad using our WorkFlex tool.
Monthly mobility allowance of €30 to use on the mobility option of your choice (e.g., the Deutschlandticket), plus access to a company bike leasing program.
Company pension scheme, provided in partnership with Degura, to support your future financial security.
Subsidized EGYM WELLPASS membership, with a contribution of only €25 per month, giving you access to a wide range of gyms and sports options across Germany.
Quarterly company events, along with regular team activities and informal gatherings, a favorite being our Healthy Tuesday lunches or Treat Thursdays in the office!
Sounds exciting? Great! We're looking forward to receiving your online application.
Skills Required
- Practical experience in testing online games
- Experience testing slot games, scratchcards, or instant-win mechanics
- Understanding of game testing challenges including randomness, animations, math models, and edge-case scenarios
- Familiarity with probability and mathematics used in slot game design (e.g., RTP, volatility, win frequency)
- Proficiency with Playwright and TypeScript or similar frontend automation frameworks
- Experience in manual exploratory testing and player-focused QA
- Understanding of QA standards and compliance requirements for regulated markets (e.g., Germany, UK, MGA)
- Prior experience supporting certification-related QA tasks or audits
- Strong English communication skills
- Fluency in German
- Strong collaboration skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset
What We Do
ZEAL Network SE is an international, listed group of companies that has been creating exciting and entertaining lottery experiences for over 20 years. In Germany, we are the largest provider of online lotteries through our brands, LOTTO24 and Tipp24. In Spain we work with the second largest national lottery, ONCE. Through ZEAL Ventures, we are involved in exciting e-commerce start-ups such as Omaze and DAYMADE. We have 180+ employees from various countries who act independently and think in a visionary way. Our corporate culture is characterized by team spirit, empowerment, and high ambition. Together we have a clear goal: to encourage people to dream.
