QA Lead (12 Month Contract)

Magnopus; St Albans; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a QA Lead on a 12-month contract in St Albans. Oversee QA delivery for client projects and internal development while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. This role offers the potential for a permanent position and the flexibility of remote work for the right candidate.

Benefits

Ongoing education

Mentorship

Health care

Generous time off

Qualifications

• Proven experience testing entertainment or GaaS software.
• Experience creating test plans and analyzing QA metrics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage QA activities for projects across all platforms.
• Lead testing efforts and oversee test suite execution.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Tools

Jira

Unity

Unreal

Job description

Magnopus, St Albans, England, United Kingdom

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We’re seeking an experienced Lead QA Analyst to oversee QA delivery across client projects and internal product development. You will be hands-on with planning and execution, collaborating closely with QA Manager, Production, and Engineering to ensure quality throughout development in a creative and technically ambitious environment.

This is a 12-month contract role. While on-site at our St Albans studio is preferred, remote work is also considered for the right candidate. There may be potential for a permanent position in the future.

Contract dates: c. 16 June 2025 - c. 16 June 2026

Responsibilities

1. Plan, strategize, and manage QA activities for assigned projects across all platforms.
2. Own all QA activities, including test plans, user stories, test cases, and hands-on testing.
3. Lead testing efforts, construct test cases, and oversee test suite execution, participating actively when needed.
4. Collaborate with Production, QA leadership, Testers, Engineers, and other teams to identify risks, plan strategies, define quality standards, prioritize testing, and ensure deliverables meet Magnopus quality standards.
5. Report progress and provide actionable feedback to stakeholders.
6. Manage daily activities of QA Analysts, ensuring output meets standards.
7. Delegate tasks effectively, optimize test hours within budget.
8. Define, document, and communicate goals, values, and processes.
9. Identify risks early and support test planning during development.
10. Create and execute detailed test plans, regress defects, and validate fixes.
11. Provide quality feedback, user suggestions, and project reports.
12. Ensure adherence to QA policies and promote best practices.
13. Evaluate and develop tools to support QA operations.
14. Facilitate communication between QA and other disciplines.
15. Participate in recruiting, onboarding, coaching, and mentoring QA team members.
16. Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Requirements

1. Proven experience testing entertainment or Games-as-a-Service (GaaS) software.
2. Hands-on experience with Jira and test management tools.
3. Knowledge of various testing approaches including exploratory and destructive testing.
4. Experience with defect tracking and lifecycle management.
5. Strong communication skills and ability to document testing processes clearly.
6. Methodical, analytical, and detail-oriented approach.
7. Self-motivated, proactive, capable of working independently and in teams.
8. Leadership experience in QA efforts within cross-disciplinary teams.
9. Experience creating test plans, executing tests, analyzing QA metrics.
10. Knowledge of game engines like Unity or Unreal.
11. Experience with performance and stress testing.
12. Ability to document processes for users and maintainers.
13. Experience testing on major gaming platforms (PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox).

Nice to haves

1. Familiarity with QA methods in product-focused and R&D environments.
2. Experience in QA tool or pipeline development is a plus.

Our interview process

We value transparency and simplicity. Here’s what to expect:

1. Application review: We assess your fit for the role.
2. Recruiter screening call (30 mins): An introduction to learn about you and share role details.
3. Interview (60 mins): An in-depth video session with our QA Director and QA Manager to discuss your technical skills, leadership, and values alignment.
4. Offer: If successful, we extend an offer and guide you through next steps.

About Us

Magnopus is a technology company founded by Oscar-winning artists, designers, and engineers. We create immersive experiences that blend physical and digital worlds.

We promote diversity, creativity, and continuous learning. Our benefits include ongoing education, mentorship, health care, and generous time off.

We foster a safe environment for risk-taking and learning from failures. Collaboration, curiosity, empathy, respect, honesty, and courage are core traits we seek.

Check out some of our projects: Metallica, Mission: ISS, Blade Runner 2049: Memory Lab, Alo Moves XR, Fallout.

Note: Employment requires proof of right to work in the UK, such as a passport or residence permit.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Retail