Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Global Draw Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Hybrid working (3 days a week in the)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Pension contributions up to 8%

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Manchester is seeking a Content QA specialist to test, troubleshoot, and validate game releases for UK and international markets. You’ll work with developers and senior engineers to ensure regulatory submissions and high-quality gaming experiences.

Join a collaborative team, grow in game testing, regulatory compliance, and software quality assurance while benefiting from hybrid work arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Software QA, Test Analyst, or similar quality assurance role.
• Good understanding of software testing principles and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience using defect tracking tools such as Jira or Mantis.
• Familiarity with test management platforms such as qTest or TestRail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Experience within the gaming industry is beneficial but not essential.
• ISTQB certification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute test cases across game releases, identifying and reporting defects to development teams.
• Perform regression testing to verify fixes and ensure updates don't introduce new issues.
• Investigate and reproduce issues reported from the field to support effective resolution.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot QA test environments.
• Participate in exploratory gameplay sessions to uncover defects and identify new testing scenarios.
• Create and maintain test cases where required to improve test coverage.
• Ensure software releases meet defined quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular progress updates and collaborate closely with developers and QA leadership.

Skills

Software QA

SDLC

Jira

Mantis

qTest

TestRail

ISTQB

Communication

Education

ISTQB certification

Job description

Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Position Summary Join our Content QA team in Manchester and help ensure our games are ready for players around the world. Working alongside developers and Senior Engineers, you will test, troubleshoot, and validate game releases, support regulatory submissions, and play a key role in delivering high-quality gaming experiences across UK and international markets. If you’re passionate about software quality, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for people who are full of ideas, want to challenge the norm and work to our core values… Dare to be Bold-We always bring courage to work to reach for the unbelievable. Uphold Integrity-We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry. Never Settle-We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail. Celebrate Perspectives-We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways. Win as a Team–We bring out the best in each other to share collective success.

Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and time of application and throughout employment.

What You'll Do

• Execute test cases across game releases, identifying and reporting defects to development teams.
• Perform regression testing to verify fixes and ensure updates don't introduce new issues.
• Investigate and reproduce issues reported from the field to support effective resolution.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot QA test environments.
• Participate in exploratory gameplay sessions to uncover defects and identify new testing scenarios.
• Create and maintain test cases where required to improve test coverage.
• Ensure software releases meet defined quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular progress updates and collaborate closely with developers and QA leadership.

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in a Software QA, Test Analyst, or similar quality assurance role.
• Good understanding of software testing principles and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience using defect tracking tools such as Jira or Mantis.
• Familiarity with test management platforms such as qTest or TestRail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Experience within the gaming industry is beneficial but not essential.
• Qualifications ISTQB certification would be advantageous.

Qualifications

ISTQB certification would be advantageous.

How You'll Grow

• Develop your expertise in game testing, regulatory compliance, and software quality assurance.
• Gain exposure to the full game development lifecycle while working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Build your technical testing skills through hands‑on experience with a variety of game releases and platforms.

What can we offer you?

• Annual performance bonus
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)
• 1 day paid leave to work on charitable projects
• 1 day paid for personal celebration e.g. birthdays
• Half Day for Health (encouraging you to take time away for you & your wellbeing)
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• A reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback
• Remote GP Access
• Private Medical Insurance
• Elective Benefits: Tastecard/ Travel/Dental Insurance/ Give As You Earn Study Support Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Light & Wonder are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all walks of life regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices.