Localisation QA Test Lead

PlayStation Network; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Liverpool seeks a Localisation Test Lead to manage the localisation testing of product titles. Candidates should have extensive experience in quality assurance and the ability to manage multiple projects and remote teams effectively. You'll be responsible for creating test plans, communicating with stakeholders, and providing daily direction to your teams. This role offers competitive benefits, including flexitime and access to on-site facilities.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Flexitime working

Free car parking facilities

On-site gym

Access to cycle garage and showers

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Extensive practical expertise in software testing and quality assurance.
• Understanding of test strategy and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the localisation testing of products within PlayStation Studios.
• Own creation and communication of test plans to stakeholders.
• Provide day-to-day direction to Test teams.

Skills

Quality assurance expertise

Project management

Cross-cultural communication

Defect tracking systems

Job description

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Role overview

The Localisation Test Lead is responsible for managing the Localisation Testing of products within PlayStation Studios. You’ll bring your experience and skills in the Localisation QA space to our team and in return you’ll have the opportunity to work on the biggest and best games. You will work on ground‑breaking hardware and video games within a large multicultural, global team; helping us drive and build the future of games & games testing.

What you’ll be doing

• Own the creation and communication of test plans for assigned products to Test teams, production, and global stakeholders
• Communicate with producers and global stakeholders, ensuring they are kept up to date with testing progress and title status
• Create and implement appropriate resource plans, including vendors, and supporting Test Managers in generating title budgets
• Manage global Test teams, including onsite testing staff and vendors, for assigned products
• Provide day to day direction, support, and guidance to Test teams
• Maintain excellent knowledge of QA services both current and emerging
• Collaborate with peer group and global teams to promote knowledge sharing and the cultivation of innovation within PlayStation Studios QA
• Gather feedback and data to build and facilitate global facing retrospectives, new services, strategies, and tools
• Maintaining, developing, and promoting knowledge in the field of quality assurance through attendance at training courses and self‑directed learning

What we are looking for

• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects at once
• Extensive knowledge and practical expertise in quality assurance/software testing
• Quality assurance and quality control techniques, methodologies, and practices
• Understanding Test Strategy and Resource Management
• Lead and manage remote teams through global communication
• Communicate clearly with internal and external customers globally
• Expertise in cross‑cultural business and remote team interaction
• Demonstrated knowledge of defect tracking systems and web‑based database utilisation
• Demonstrated experience with building and managing effective teams

Nice to have

• Knowledge of the localisation industry
• Previous experience within a QA Operations environment
• Successfully shipped global titles on current generation platforms
• ISTQB Foundation level qualification or higher
• ITIL certification
• Project Management accreditation
• Experience in organisational change and conflict resolution
• Proficiency in another language
• 25 days holiday per year
• Flexitime working (where approved)
• Free car parking facilities
• On Site Gym
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.