Head of QA

Job Overview

Wargaming is looking for a Head of QA for World of Warships PC project to lead a QA department and oversee all QA processes. 

World of Warships is the best naval game around, letting you take the command of legendary warships from the period of the 20th century as you battle your way across the open sea with other players.

This position includes both tasks related to people management – the team consists of 4 different streams, and management and improvement of pipelines, integrating quality assurance best practice into the development cycle. The ideal candidate should have background in implementing and maintaining QA practices in the gaming industry, as well as leading a team or multiple teams. 

What will you do? 

• Leading QA department of the project, having some streams in direct reporting and consulting other QA teams of the project 

• Manage hiring, performance management and development of team members for both individual contributors and team leads  

• Navigating implementation of skill assessments and a competency matrix for all QA Engineers of the project  

• Maintaining close partnerships with all stakeholders, including development director, heads of other departments  

• Establishing quality interactions between QA engineers in different teams and with employees from other disciplines and products 

• Getting and sharing in depth knowledge about the project, participating in creation of roadmaps, understanding the development teams’ plans and highlighting risks, implementing new approaches to optimize and streamline testing process 

What are we looking for? 

• Diverse high level QA experience in gamedev industry  

• Managerial and leadership skills, both in direct and indirect management  

• Knowledge of modern testing methodologies, tools and approaches  

• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude

• Strong analytical skills, able to multitask and meet tight deadlines

• English B2 or higher  

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Nicosia include:

• 21 days annual leave (additional days based on years of service: up to 25 days) + 15 days as public holidays

• Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave) 

• Sick Leave (10 days top-up to statutory allowance per year)

• Maternity Leave (18 weeks top-up to statutory allowance per case)

• Career development and education opportunities within the company

• English Language courses fully covered by the company upon Manager’s approval

• Premium Private Health Care *

• Mental well-being program (iFeel)

• Onsite gym and spa

• Free parking

• Free drinks-equipped kitchen in every floor building

• Hellenic Bank benefits

• Employee discounts (e.g. restaurants, bars, etc.)

• Personal Gaming Account 

• Onsite canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks

• Company events, Social Clubs

• Seniority Awards  

• Referral program - You can recommend the best talents to the company and receive a reward

Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.

About Wargaming 

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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