QA Lead

1 Month ago • 6-8 Years • Quality Assurance

Job Summary

Job Description

As QA Lead at Lighthouse Games, you'll oversee the entire quality assurance process, from game inception to release. Lead and mentor a team of QA testers, ensuring quality standards are met and players receive the best experience. Responsibilities include developing and implementing testing strategies, coordinating across multiple teams, identifying and tracking defects, collaborating with developers and production, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses extensive AAA game testing experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in testing methodologies and tools (including UE5).
Must have:
  • Lead and manage QA team
  • Develop and implement testing strategies
  • Extensive QA experience in AAA studios
  • Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and UE5
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Perks:
  • 25 Days Holiday + Birthday Day Off
  • Studio Shutdown (Christmas/New Year)
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Health & Well-being Benefits
  • Dental Care
  • Optical Treatments
  • Mental Health Support

Job Details

Description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

As a QA Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the quality assurance process for our games from inception to release. You will lead a talented team of QA testers, ensuring that quality standards are met and that the games we develop provide the best experience for players. Your expertise will be essential in establishing testing strategies, improving workflows, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the QA team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies and methodologies.
  • Coordinate testing efforts across multiple teams to ensure quality deliverables.
  • Identify, document, and track defects, providing detailed reporting to stakeholders.
  • Work closely with production and developers to clarify requirements and ensure testing aligns with project goals.
  • Participate in regular project meetings to communicate progress, risks, and recommendations.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the QA process.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in QA, particularly in game testing within an AAA studio.
  • Proven leadership skills with a track record of managing and mentoring teams.
  • Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, UE5 and best practices.
  • Experience in developing and implementing test strategies for complex projects.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Passionate about gaming and committed to delivering high-quality products.

Benefits

  • 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
  • Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Health and Well-Being Benefits
  • Dental Care
  • Optical treatments
  • Mental Health Support

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About The Company

Lighthouse is a game development company, and our ambition is to create a studio that embodies what it means to be at the bleeding edge of video game development – a studio that enables developers to create the best work of their career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative.


We are a home for ambitious developers who value collaboration and possess a determination to deliver quality. We want talent to flourish in our state-of-the-art studio and welcome experienced developers with a passion for mentoring. Our studio is a great environment for new talent to grow and develop their careers because they will be part of an outstanding studio with a long, bright future, where they can learn from the best. 


As a growing AAA development studio, we are actively searching for talent and by joining Lighthouse you will work with some of the leading lights in AAA game development, who will support you in creating the best work of your career in an environment which fosters openness and respect.

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