TL;DR
QA Manager (Gamedev): Leading internal and external testing teams across multiple game projects and platforms with an accent on release management, vendor coordination, and QA strategy development. Focus on hands-on process integration, defining testing standards, and bridging communication between QA, development teams, and senior management.
Location: Must be based in the UK, Europe, or UTC +/- 2 hours.
Company
An independent game studio dedicated to creating artistic, narrative-driven video games.
What you will do
- Define and drive studio-wide QA structure, policies, and procedures.
- Manage internal and external QA vendors to ensure high-quality test coverage.
- Develop and maintain QA strategies and comprehensive test plans for PC, console, and mobile projects.
- Manage QA budgets, hardware resources, and software licensing.
- Report on testing progress and provide actionable quality insights to development teams.
- Cultivate an inclusive culture of quality excellence throughout the studio.
Requirements
- Must be based in the UK, Europe, or UTC +/- 2 hours.
- Must have existing eligibility to work in current place of residence; no visa sponsorship provided.
- 4+ years of QA leadership experience in the games industry.
- Extensive knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and testing lifecycles.
- Proven experience with JIRA, Zendesk, and Confluence.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with cRPGs, Unity, and cross-platform development.
- Familiarity with console platform tools like Razor or XBox Manager.
- Knowledge of coding languages for automation, such as Python, C++, or C#.
Culture & Benefits
- Work within a creative and artistically driven independent studio environment.
- Collaborative team culture focused on narrative excellence.
- Opportunity to define QA processes from the ground up on high-profile projects.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional growth.