LQA Lead

Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.

This role is offered on a full in-studio basis or a hybrid basis (minimum 3 days per week in the studio). We can provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.

WHAT'S THE ROLE?

The LQA Lead will lead the localisation QA strategy across multiple projects if possible. The role will mentor the LQA team, collaborate with localisation, development, and publishing teams, and ensure that localisation quality meets the highest standards. The LQA Lead will drive improvements in localisation testing processes and act as the central point of contact for all LQA-related matters.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Define and lead the localisation QA strategy across all supported languages and projects.
• Align LQA efforts with project milestones and localisation delivery schedules.
• Identify systemic issues in localisation quality and implement long-term solutions.
• Represent LQA in cross-discipline planning and decision-making.
• Drive improvements in localisation testing tools, documentation, and workflows.
• Mentor and develop the LQA team, including task delegation and performance support.
• Oversee work within the team and act as the primary point of contact for other disciplines and external partners.
• Collaborate with all disciplines and stakeholders to define the release strategy, delegate tasks, and maintain high-level oversight of Frontier Requirements.
• Provide people leadership and management to your direct report(s) through effective communication, objective setting, feedback, coaching, mentoring and support with career development to maintain an engaged, productive and inclusive team environment.
• Determine priorities, create plans, and review product documentation to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Coordinate product information, identify problem areas, and analyse trends to anticipate and navigate risks.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Extensive experience in localisation QA, including previous experience at Senior-level and expert level knowledge of QA tools, procedures, methodologies and workflows
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Expert-level understanding of localisation workflows, tools, and standards.
• Significant experience in test planning, risk assessment, managing priorities, cross-functional coordination and managing stakeholders.
• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to lead QA strategy and manage people in a multilingual QA environment.

BONUS IF YOU HAVE

• Experience with large-scale multilingual game releases.
• Familiarity with internationalisation, accessibility, and culturalization practices.
• Games industry experience and strong understanding of localisation pipelines in the games industry.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.

Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.