Gaming QA Engineer — Hybrid Testing & Release Quality

Light & Wonder; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Pension contributions

Private Medical Insurance

Study Support

EAP

Remote GP Access

Tastecard/Travel/Dental

Job summary

Light & Wonder's Content QA team in Manchester ensures games are ready for players worldwide. You will execute test cases across game releases, report defects, perform regression testing, and support regulatory submissions, collaborating with developers and QA leadership.

The role requires solid understanding of software testing, SDLC, and experience with Jira or Mantis; ISTQB certification is advantageous. Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Experience in Software QA, Test Analyst, or similar role.
• Solid understanding of software testing principles and SDLC.
• Experience using defect tracking tools such as Jira or Mantis.
• Familiarity with test management platforms such as qTest or TestRail.

Responsibilities

• Execute test cases across game releases and report defects.
• Perform regression testing to verify fixes.
• Investigate and reproduce issues from the field.
• Set up and troubleshoot QA test environments.
• Participate in exploratory gameplay to uncover defects.
• Create/maintain test cases to improve coverage.
• Ensure releases meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide progress updates and collaborate with developers/QA leadership.

Skills

Software QA experience

SDLC knowledge

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative work

Education

ISTQB certification

Tools

Jira

Mantis

qTest

TestRail

Job description

Light & Wonder's Content QA team in Manchester ensures games are ready for players worldwide. You will execute test cases across game releases, report defects, perform regression testing, and support regulatory submissions, collaborating with developers and QA leadership.

The role requires solid understanding of software testing, SDLC, and experience with Jira or Mantis; ISTQB certification is advantageous. Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office in Manchester.