The QA Lead is a critical function within the QA team responsible for ensuring best-in-class test coverage for game project teams. Reporting directly to a QA Manager, you will collaborate with various stakeholders including project managers, product managers, development teams, and QA teams. You will be a master communicator and bug-finding wizard, capable of leading a team of testers while also providing expert assistance in testing.
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Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage large/multiple teams of internal and dev testers split between multiple shifts on complex projects.
- Oversee testing efforts with QA partners in the game teams.
- Manage resource requirements based on the upcoming release scopes.
- Address one-off testing queries, serving as a liaison for the game QA testing teams.
- Assist in maintaining test and development environments by managing specific configurations.
- Collaborate with the game engineering team for ad hoc testing requests.
- Generate status reports for the game QA team and leaders, highlighting the status of testing and escalating risks.
- Conduct daily bug triages, prioritizing bugs and surfacing critical issues.
- Promote QA best practices across internal and external teams.
- Coach team members to develop top talent among testers.
Requirements
- Proven experience in managing quality on mobile/console/PC projects.
- A passion for games across all genres and platforms.
- Proficient in English (B2 level or above) - verbal and written.
- A desire to advance a career in the gaming industry and understand game development processes.
- Ability to juggle and re-prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
- Execute projects according to the planned timeline.
- Track project deliverables using tools like TestRail and Jira.
- Present reports outlining QA project progress, risk registry, and mitigation strategies.
Nice to Have
- Experience overseeing quality on several projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with Google Play and App Store Connect Consoles.
- Experience with various QA tools (e.g., Charles Proxy, XCode).
- Knowledge of automation frameworks.
