QA Lead / Manager
Virtuos
- Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Providing leadership by example.
- Assist in the growth and development of the team members. Participating in trainings, reviews, and evaluations.
- Working with producers and other stakeholders to define testing plans and processes (both for embedded Dev QA and external General QA).
- Working hands-on with QA teams to ensure quality of deliverables and thoroughness of testing coverage.
- Proactively contributing to development and deployment of QA tools.
- Ensuring excellent communication, positive working relationships and teamwork within the development & QA team and across disciplines.
- Keeping abreast of current trends in the marketplace especially regarding best practices, tools and processes.
- At least 3 years of experience in QA lead role in the game industry.
- Proven track record of shipped (preferably AAA) games on multiple platforms (PC, console, mobile) in senior or lead role.
- Project and people management skills.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Good knowledge of testing methodology as well as required software (JIRA/TTP, Excel, PowerPoint…).
- Good knowledge of QA tools covering different areas of development pipeline, their design & functionality.
- Being fluent in English is mandatory for communicating: English written and spoken.
- Working knowledge of SCRUM and Agile practices.
- Work well/respond to pressure.
- Think critically and apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues.
- Quickly master proprietary tools and development processes.
- Strong videogames knowledge.
- Being part of one of the largest and fastest-growing game development studios in Ireland
- Dynamic career paths contributing to some of the world's biggest AAA titles in gaming
- Opportunities to grow in a tight-knit community with a people-oriented culture
- Healthy work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive company healthcare plan
- Occupational Pension Scheme (including employer contribution)
- Global training and development plans - study support, formal education, international experience, career planning and progression opportunities
- Bank for paid sick leave and wellness leave
- Subsidised leave
- Relocation support
- Taxsaver plans
- Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program