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Central Development QA Test Lead
Keywords Studios. Oversee quality assurance activities for assigned game projects.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance processes within the video game industry, including test planning, regression testing, and risk assessment. Proficient in utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence to enhance collaboration and communication across development teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Quality Assurance LeadershipTest Planning and ValidationRisk Assessment and ManagementUnreal Engine 4/5 KnowledgeAtlassian Tools Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Quality AssuranceRegression TestingValidation ProcessesTest PlanningDefect PreventionVerification TestingSmoke TestingRisk AssessmentGame Content ValidationGameplay Skills
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
JiraConfluenceMicrosoft OfficeDefect-Tracking SystemsPlatform-Specific SDKsDebugging Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Postsecondary Degree in Video Game-Related Discipline
Industry Keywords
Video Game IndustryProduction EnvironmentsDevelopment PhasesQA WorkflowsMilestone SupportExecutable TypesDebug BuildsTest BuildsRelease Builds
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesFluxUnreal Engine
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee quality assurance activities for assigned game projects.
- Collaborate with production, development, integrated development QA, and testing teams.
- Establish effective validation strategies, improve product quality, and provide visibility into project risks and readiness.
- Manage and support team members assisting internal and external development studios.
- Lead the validation of game content and development tools for usability, stability, reliability, consistency, defect prevention, and compliance with standards.
- Provide development and production teams with feedback on features, content, and deliverables.
- Identify and communicate quality-related risks.
- Define and improve testing strategies, methodologies, and procedures.
- Coordinate priorities and task delegation with integrated team leads.
- Resolve issues, optimize workflows, and improve QA tools and processes.
- Perform verification, smoke, and regression testing in the engine and in-game, then document defects.
- Validate deliverables and change-list content, including test plans and validation methodologies.
- Prepare design reviews and discussions, record meeting notes, and maintain content in Jira and Confluence.
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least 2 years of experience as a QA Lead.
- At least 5 years of experience in quality assurance within the video game industry.
- Strong understanding of the video game industry, production environments, and development phases.
- Experience with QA workflows, test planning, regression testing, validation processes, risk assessment, and milestone support.
- Ability to communicate clearly and precisely with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong ability to learn technical tools, systems, and processes.
- Knowledge of major video game platforms and executable types, including debug, test, and release builds.
- Excellent proficiency with PC tools, Microsoft Office, defect-tracking systems, platform-specific SDKs, and debugging tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Postsecondary degree or certificate, or equivalent experience, in a video game-related discipline (preferred, not required).
- Basic technical knowledge of Unreal Engine 4 or 5 (preferred).
- Advanced knowledge of Atlassian tools, particularly Jira and Confluence (preferred).
- Advanced gameplay skills (preferred).
- Experience creating and maintaining detailed guides (preferred).
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Retirement benefits (RRSP).
- Partnerships with STM, among others.
- Webinars, virtual social events, online training, and more.
- Equal opportunity policy and work environment.