QA Manager (Gamedev)

TL;DR

QA Manager (Gamedev): Leading internal and external testing teams across multiple game projects and platforms with an accent on release management, vendor coordination, and QA strategy development. Focus on hands-on process integration, defining testing standards, and bridging communication between QA, development teams, and senior management.

Location: Must be based in the UK, Europe, or UTC +/- 2 hours.

Company

An independent game studio dedicated to creating artistic, narrative-driven video games.

What you will do

• Define and drive studio-wide QA structure, policies, and procedures.
• Manage internal and external QA vendors to ensure high-quality test coverage.
• Develop and maintain QA strategies and comprehensive test plans for PC, console, and mobile projects.
• Manage QA budgets, hardware resources, and software licensing.
• Report on testing progress and provide actionable quality insights to development teams.
• Cultivate an inclusive culture of quality excellence throughout the studio.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK, Europe, or UTC +/- 2 hours.
• Must have existing eligibility to work in current place of residence; no visa sponsorship provided.
• 4+ years of QA leadership experience in the games industry.
• Extensive knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and testing lifecycles.
• Proven experience with JIRA, Zendesk, and Confluence.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with cRPGs, Unity, and cross-platform development.
• Familiarity with console platform tools like Razor or XBox Manager.
• Knowledge of coding languages for automation, such as Python, C++, or C#.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a creative and artistically driven independent studio environment.
• Collaborative team culture focused on narrative excellence.
• Opportunity to define QA processes from the ground up on high-profile projects.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional growth.