Associate QA Engineer

Carry1st is Africa's leading mobile games publisher and digital content platform, focused on scaling games and interactive content in frontier markets. They develop, license, and publish mobile games, while also operating a proprietary fintech platform for monetization.

Carry1st

Employee count: 51-200

Nigeria only

Carry1st is Africa’s leading publisher of mobile games and digital content. Operating at the intersection of games, publishing, and fintech, we scale awesome content in frontier markets by solving hard problems. Across our publishing and Pay1st business lines, we are partnered with top global game companies like Riot Games, Activision, and Stillfront. We are backed by top investors like: a16z, Bitkraft, Google, Konvoy, Riot Games, Sony and Nas

As a QA Engineer you will be responsible for assessing the software for bugs, suggesting changes and ensuring it meets quality standards. You will also prepare test cases to check the software and document results.

You will:

Test the functionality, usability, and performance of our mobile app gaming application across various devices and platforms
Identify and report software defects and inconsistencies, and work closely with developers to resolve issues in a timely manner
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and product managers, to prioritise and address QA concerns
Provide feedback and suggestions for improving the user experience and overall quality of the mobile app gaming application

Requirements

What makes you a great candidate?

At least 3 years Quality Assurance experience, preferably in mobile app testing and gaming
Familiarity with mobile app development platforms (iOS, Android) and gaming industry standards
Experience with with mobile app tools like test flight, emulators, firebase, analytic tools etc
Passion for mobile gaming and a desire to deliver high-quality gaming experiences to users

Benefits

What will it be like to work at Carry1st?

Carry1st is a fast-paced and dynamic place to work. Our team is diverse and global as we operate fully remotely across 25+ countries. At Carry1st, you will have the opportunity to…

Build awesome, industry-changing products, every day
Grow with a VC-backed startup at the intersection of gaming and fintech
Work from anywhere in the world with international teammates
Own shares in the Company - enabling you to benefit from the value you create

Some additional perks…

Co-working excursions: Travel to meet your colleagues in cities around the world
Awesome equipment: Get everything you need to work effectively
Remote working allowance: Put an additional $600 / year to optimise your WFH experience
Learning and development: Attend courses, conferences and training events
Social events: Participate in regular company events to relax and connect with teammates
Birthday leave: Enjoy a paid day off on your special day

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Join us!

Learn more about Carry1st…

Andreessen Horowitz shared why they invested in Carry1st
Bloomberg announced that Nas and Google joined Carry1st’s $20M round
Remerge hosted Cordel on a podcast to discuss Carry1st and the African gaming market

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About the job

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Oct 26, 2025

Posted on

Aug 27, 2025

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Entry-level

Location requirements

Nigeria

Hiring timezones

Nigeria +/- 0 hours

Job categories

Quality Assurance Associate

Skills

Quality Assurance Mobile App Testing iOS Android Emulator Firebase Analytics Testing Design Mobile Gaming Performance Testing Cross Platform Development Test Case Documentation

About Carry1st

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At the heart of Carry1st is a mission to bring the world of interactive media to Africa and connect Africa to the world. We are building Africa's flagship consumer internet company, operating at the intersection of games, publishing, and fintech. Our core belief is that work isn't something you come into an office for; it's something you do. This philosophy allows us to operate as a fast-paced, dynamic, and fully remote company, with teammates collaborating across over 25 countries. This diversity is our strength, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity. We value unique perspectives and encourage excellence in our performance-driven environment. Our team hails from diverse backgrounds and top companies like King, Rovio, Wargaming, The Carlyle Group, and Morgan Stanley, bringing a wealth of experience and a shared passion for our mission.

Our values guide everything we do: 'Have fun' – enjoy what you do and inspire others; 'Play to win' – strive to be the best in everything we do; 'Be authentic' – speak and act genuinely at all times; 'Solve hard problems' – think creatively and be proactive; and 'Take ownership' – embrace and impact the Carry1st mission. We are committed to empowering African youth through mobile gaming and entertainment, aiming to become the leading mobile gaming platform in Africa. This involves developing and publishing our own games, licensing third-party games, and sometimes acquiring games to improve, relaunch, and publish at scale. Crucially, we provide a full-stack publishing solution, handling distribution, localization, user acquisition, marketing, customer experience, and monetization for our partners, including our proprietary payments platform, Pay1st, which is designed to overcome the unique payment challenges in the African market. We are dedicated to bridging the digital divide by expanding mobile gaming opportunities and unlocking the potential of the continent's content creators. Our journey is about solving hard problems, delighting millions of users, and making a meaningful impact in the world of technology and entertainment.

Tech stack

Learn about the tools and technologies that Carry1st uses to build, market, and sell its products.

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Figma

Google Workspace

jsDelivr

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Employee benefits

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Birthday leave

Enjoy a paid day off on your special day.

Awesome equipment

Get everything you need to work effectively.

Learning and development

Attend courses, conferences and training events.

Co-working excursions

Travel to meet your colleagues in cities around the world.

View Carry1st's employee benefits

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