Senior QA

Description

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We may have a potential opportunity for a new Senior QA. This is open to Madrid, and would be on the respective GMT shifts.

If you are interested, please apply soon, as the application window will close EOB October 6th 2025.

This in an internal vacancy, applicants must be currently working for US.

Key Responsibilities

Discovering and reporting bugs in assigned software under test.

• Following the Universally Speaking test process (or client’s variation) through the whole project’s lifecycle.
• Recording bugs in a variety of industry standard bug databases depending on client.
• Performing vetting of bugs before submission to client reduce mistakes.
• Regression testing bugs that are marked fixed by developers to check they really are.
• Create test cases, execute test plans and report on your findings in line with industry standards and best practice.
• Validate and approve test scripts created by the team.
• Familiarize yourself and provide qualitive feedback on software under test as required.
• Participate in test requirement gathering with developers to ensure appropriate coverage and build the understanding required to test the software properly.
• Support the Lead QA in handling complex tasks and group activities as required.
• Work with your colleagues to overcome challenges faced day-to-day.
• Coach and assist colleagues in best practice, improving overall performance for the team, ensuring fairness and consistency in your approach.
• Try new techniques and approaches as required to fulfil the set test requirement.
• Provide feedback to your team and suggestions for improvements in the way we work.
• Offer support to B&D team and processes by agreement.

Knowledge and Skills

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Are passionate about video games.
• Are a quick learner and highly adaptable.
• Have a keen eye for detail.
• Have an inquisitive mind.
• Are a team player, with the ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines.
• Are pro-active, tenacious, and enthusiastic.
• Are patient, and able to encourage and support others.
• Are good with computers, be it Microsoft Office applications, online browsers and tools, mobile devices, or the latest games consoles.
• Are reliable and able to maintain consistent standards.

Measures of Performance

Speed and value returned on tasks such as bug discovery and regression.

• Written quality, precision, and accuracy of relevant information provided in bug reports.
• Quality of created test plans and execution rates.
• Team working and communication.
• Knowledge of QA workflow and techniques.
• Outcomes of interventions and support within the team conducive to improved output.

While this job specification illustrates the fundamentals of the role, it is not exhaustive, and you may be asked from time to time adapt to challenges or take on additional responsibilities in line to ensure successful delivery of set projects.

Performance is measured on a twice-yearly basis via our PDP system, considering the points above, as well as attitude and attendance to give a balanced overall review.