Head of QA (World of Warships: Legends)

Job Overview

We are seeking a visionary Head of QA to define the future of quality at World of Warships: Legends.

World of Warships: Legends is a big project driven by highly qualified professionals who combine their talent with a passion for video games. As a result, our game has become a beloved hobby for millions worldwide, with a community that keeps growing every day! You will own the complete QA strategy for our cross-platform ecosystem, encompassing consoles, mobile devices, and Steam. This is a key strategic role for a leader ready to build strong partnerships, lead a high-performing team, and make a global impact on our product.

Reports to

Development Director WoWs Legends

What will you do?

• Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
• Defining and executing the overall quality assurance strategy and objectives for the entire project
• Building and maintaining close partnerships with key stakeholders, including the Director of Development, department heads, and product managers
• Actively participating in the creation of roadmap, analyzing development plans to proactively identify and mitigate risks, and serving as the project's subject matter expert on quality
• Team Management & People Development:
• Managing the full employee lifecycle for your team, from hiring and onboarding to performance management and career development for both engineers and leads
• Developing and implementing a skill assessment framework and competency matrix to provide clear growth paths for all QA Engineers
• Mentoring your team on technical and organizational best practices
• Process Optimization & Implementation:
• Auditing current testing cycles and CI/CD pipelines to identify bottlenecks and drive optimizations that reduce time-to-test
• Continuously researching, proposing, and implementing new tools and approaches to streamline and improve the testing process
• Applying technical metrics
• Technical Strategy & Data-Driven Quality:
• Implementing and tracking key technical quality metrics to monitor product quality
• Creating and maintaining QA dashboards to visualize quality trends and drive data-informed decision-making across the development organization
• Fostering a Culture of Quality & Collaboration:
• Establishing effective communication channels and quality interactions between QA, developers, analysts, and other disciplines to embed quality throughout the lifecycle
• Acting as a central point for knowledge sharing by building and maintaining a comprehensive, up-to-date QA knowledge base for the project
• Planning the integration of automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline for practical value

What are we looking for?

• Diverse high-level QA experience, preferably in the game development industry
• Knowledge of modern testing methodologies, tools and approaches
• Managerial and leadership skills, both in direct and indirect management
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
• English B2 or higher

Work mode

• Hybrid (3 days of work from the office)

Benefits

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

• Annual leave of 20 working days (additional days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 25 days)
• Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
• Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits
• Premium Private Health Insurance
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• English clubs and platform for learning languages
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Commuting allowance
• Company events
• FitPass membership
• Discounts for employees
• Personal Gaming Account
• Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
• On-site canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
• 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.