QA Lead Games (f/m/d)

Aesir Interactive GmbH; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aesir Interactive GmbH in Munich is seeking a seasoned QA Lead to own the QA process across all game development stages. You will manage test strategy, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive continuous quality improvements for multiple projects.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and experience coordinating with outsourced QA partners to ensure top-tier releases. On-site presence in Munich is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven QA lead experience overseeing at least 3 game projects from conception to release.
• Experience leading similar teams in previous roles.
• Advanced skills in bug/defect tracking using JIRA.
• Excellent communication abilities to facilitate cross-department coordination.
• Experience managing outsourced QA partners.
• Strong written communication for documenting test plans clearly to the full team.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the entire QA testing protocol from early game design to final release, including black box/functional, regression, and end-phase testing.
• Attend planning and sprint meetings as the QA representative, actively listening for scope, features, or changes that require testing coverage or dedicated QA development effort, and advocating for QA needs before they become blockers.
• Team Coordination: Liaise closely with the development and creative teams to facilitate communication and address issues promptly. Guide QA testers in their daily tasks and project goals.
• Oversee daily smoke tests and performance checks across all game versions and platforms. Ensure defects are reported and tracked systematically.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain detailed test cases and scripts to cover all aspects of game quality, including functionality, performance, and user experience.
• Identify, analyze, and report issues, providing actionable insights and recommendations for improvements in the game’s design, functionality, and performance.
• Lead titles through crucial phases of submission testing, ensuring that every game version meets the highest quality standards before public release.
• Feedback Integration: Collaborate integrating player and team feedback to enhance game quality and player satisfaction.
• Own the assigned project end to end, maintaining awareness of the timeline and ensuring QA needs are represented at every stage.
• Formulate clear, structured test plans and communicate them to the team, including timelines, priorities, and ownership.
• Delegate tasks across the QA team and any outsourced QA resources, track progress, and make sure priorities are understood and followed throughout the build cycle.
• Chase information proactively rather than waiting for it to come to you, and respond to cross-department requests in a timely manner.
• Identify patterns in defect data and team workflows, surface them to relevant stakeholders, and propose concrete solutions including process changes, tooling improvements, or preventive testing strategies.
• Bring forward ideas to improve QA practices at Aesir over time, including future-looking solutions.

Skills

QA leadership

Test planning

Bug tracking

Communication

Outsourced QA management

Team motivation

Tools

JIRA

Job description

The kind of stuff you`ll be doing:

• Direct and manage the entire QA testing protocol from early game design to final release, including black box/functional, regression, and end-phase testing.
• Attend planning and sprint meetings as the QA representative, actively listening for scope, features, or changes that require testing coverage or dedicated QA development effort, and advocating for QA needs before they become blockers.
• Team Coordination: Liaise closely with the development and creative teams to facilitate communication and address issues promptly. Guide QA testers in their daily tasks and project goals.
• Oversee daily smoke tests and performance checks across all game versions and platforms. Ensure defects are reported and tracked systematically.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain detailed test cases and scripts to cover all aspects of game quality, including functionality, performance, and user experience.
• Identify, analyze, and report issues, providing actionable insights and recommendations for improvements in the game’s design, functionality, and performance.
• Lead titles through crucial phases of submission testing, ensuring that every game version meets the highest quality standards before public release.
• Feedback Integration: Collaborate integrating player and team feedback to enhance game quality and player satisfaction.
• Own the assigned project end to end, maintaining awareness of the timeline and ensuring QA needs are represented at every stage.
• Formulate clear, structured test plans and communicate them to the team, including timelines, priorities, and ownership.
• Delegate tasks across the QA team and any outsourced QA resources, track progress, and make sure priorities are understood and followed throughout the build cycle.
• Chase information proactively rather than waiting for it to come to you, and respond to cross-department requests in a timely manner.
• Identify patterns in defect data and team workflows, surface them to relevant stakeholders, and propose concrete solutions including process changes, tooling improvements, or preventive testing strategies.
• Bring forward ideas to improve QA practices at Aesir over time, including future-looking solutions.
  Stay current with QA tooling and AI-assisted testing tools, applying them where they genuinely improve efficiency or coverage.

Who are we looking for:

• Proven QA lead experience, having overseen at least 3 game projects from conception to release, including console game testing.
• Proven track record in successfully leading similar teams in previous role(s)
• Advanced skills in bug/defect tracking using tools like JIRA and a deep understanding of game development components and QA methodologies.
• Excellent communication abilities to facilitate seamless coordination between departments and teams.
• Experience managing outsourced QA partners.
• Strong written communication skills for documenting and presenting test plans clearly to the full team.

You are:

• Capable of analyzing complex issues and delivering actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Able not to just manage, but lead, inspire, and enhance the team’s capabilities and morale even in challenging times.
• A true gaming enthusiast, committed to delivering exceptional gaming experiences through meticulous QA practices.