Senior QA Lead - Gaming Studio (Impactful Testing)

PlaySide Studios, Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PlayDays – 5 paid days off per year

Docklands studio location near CBD

Parental Leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Mentoring opportunities

Half-price Gym access

Social events and team activities

Job summary

PlaySide Studios, Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a Senior QA in External Projects to drive the quality control process for all PlaySide EXP titles, supporting the QA team in maintaining the highest standards of gameplay experience. You will participate in testing, assist with defect tracking, and contribute to creating thorough test documentation for both live and upcoming releases.

This role offers hands‑on experience and growth opportunities within a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum understanding of the game development lifecycle.
• Experience with testing processes and QA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coach and coordinate testers in the quality control of all PlaySide titles and contribute to the overall quality within the studio
• Independently plan and execute testing, appropriate to the project’s scope and risks
• Produce clear defect reports, prioritize player impact and maintain useful regression coverage
• Assess functionality, usability, controls and presentation across frequent builds
• Use testing tools and assisted workflows while checking the relevance and accuracy of their output
• Lead triage and assess release readiness

Skills

Gaming proficiency

Testing experience

Defect tracking

QA documentation

Job description

PlaySide Studios, Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a Senior QA in External Projects to drive the quality control process for all PlaySide EXP titles, supporting the QA team in maintaining the highest standards of gameplay experience. You will participate in testing, assist with defect tracking, and contribute to creating thorough test documentation for both live and upcoming releases.

This role offers hands‑on experience and growth opportunities within a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.