Head of QA

1 Month ago • All levels • Quality Assurance

About the job

Job Description

Wargaming seeks a Head of QA to lead the QA department for a AAA project. Responsibilities include managing a team of four streams, overseeing QA processes, implementing best practices, and optimizing pipelines. The role requires strong leadership, experience in gamedev QA, knowledge of testing methodologies, and excellent communication. Collaboration with stakeholders and development teams is crucial, along with risk assessment and roadmap participation. The position involves hiring, performance management, skill assessment, and fostering collaboration across teams.
Must have:
  • Lead QA department
  • Manage QA processes
  • Implement best practices
  • Optimize pipelines
  • Gamedev QA experience
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent communication
Perks:
  • 21 days holiday + 15 public holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Career development opportunities
  • English language courses
  • Premium private health care
  • Mental well-being program
  • Onsite gym and spa
  • Free parking
  • Free drinks & kitchen
  • Hellenic Bank benefits
  • Employee discounts
  • Personal gaming account
  • Subsidized canteen
  • Company events
  • Seniority awards
  • Referral program

Job Overview

Wargaming is looking for Head of QA to join our AAA project. In this role you will be responsible for leading the QA department and overseeing all QA processes. The position involves both people management - with a team consisting of 4 different streams - and the management and optimization of pipelines, ensuring the integration of quality assurance best practices throughout the development cycle. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in implementing and maintaining QA practices within the gaming industry, as well as experience in 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 holiday (additional days based on years of service: up to 25 days) + 15 days as public holidays

  • Paid Sick Leave up to a certain number of days, Marriage Leave

  • 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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About The Company

Wargaming is a company with a rich history and a bright future. Founded in 1998, we have grown from a small team of passionate gamers into a global leader in the gaming industry. Our focus has always been on creating immersive and engaging experiences for our players, and we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of gaming.


But our success is not just limited to our games. We are also committed to giving back to the community and making a positive impact on the world. We have established a number of initiatives to support education, technology, and the arts, and we are always looking for new ways to make a difference.


So if you are a talented and ambitious individual looking to make a real impact in the gaming industry, Wargaming is the place for you. Join us, and be a part of something truly special. 

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