Quality Team Lead (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Quality Team Lead (Gamedev): Leading and managing a functional testing team to ensure the quality and player satisfaction of game titles with an accent on test planning, case design, and risk control. Focus on optimizing testing workflows, managing bug lifecycles, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.

Location: Office-based in Chengdu (China) or Newcastle upon Tyne (UK), or Hybrid in Kyiv (Ukraine)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming, creating original and memorable experiences such as Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Just Dance.

What you will do

• Lead and manage a functional testing team, overseeing daily arrangements, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Take overall charge of the functional testing process, including test planning, case design, execution, and quality acceptance.
• Optimize functional testing standards, specifications, and tools to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Participate in requirement and design reviews to identify risks early and propose testing improvements.
• Coordinate with development, product, and art teams to ensure on-time delivery of testing milestones.
• Supervise bug management and closure control, ensuring critical defects are reproduced and verified.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of game functional testing experience and 2+ years in a team leadership role.
• Deep understanding of game testing processes, case design methods, and quality management systems.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Chinese for efficient communication and documentation.
• Strong experience in bug analysis, positioning, and promoting closure.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Experience leading functional testing for PC, console (Xbox, PlayStation), or multi-platform games.
• Familiarity with network testing, performance testing, or common debugging tools.
• Knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu) and basic test automation concepts.
• Experience building testing systems or training teams within large-scale game projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to some of the biggest brands in gaming (e.g., Assassin’s Creed, Skull and Bones).
• Hybrid work model available for eligible roles to support work-life balance.
• Diverse and inclusive environment that values different perspectives.
• Career growth within a world-leading game production center.