Test Lead - Game Development Studio - Sunderland (Hybrid)

tombola; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking a Test Lead to champion quality in their development studio. You will lead a dynamic testing team, implement best practices, and collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure the seamless launch of high-quality games. This mid-senior level position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute significantly to product quality in a creative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies required.
• Demonstrated project leadership and team coordination experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a testing team, ensuring quality standards.
• Define test requirements and conduct comprehensive testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Team development

JavaScript

Education

ISTQB qualifications

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

Test Lead - Game Development Studio - Sunderland (Hybrid)

tombola Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

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Test Lead

Are you a quality champion with a knack for leadership? Do you get a kick out of making sure everything runs smoothly and delivers a top-notch experience? Then you might just be our next

Test Lead

Are you a quality champion with a knack for leadership? Do you get a kick out of making sure everything runs smoothly and delivers a top-notch experience? Then you might just be our next Test Lead!

At tombola, we're all about creating awesome, high-quality games that our players love. As our Test Lead, you'll be at the heart of it all, working closely with our game engine and development teams to make sure every release is spot on. You'll be the go-to person for all things quality, driving continuous improvement, and keeping things running like a well-oiled machine.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the way: You'll build, lead, and develop a brilliant testing team, making sure everyone's supported, coached, and ready to tackle anything.
• Quality control: You'll champion software quality from start to finish, from defining test requirements and creating user stories to conducting all sorts of testing – component, integration, regression, and user acceptance, you name it!
• Teamwork makes the dream work: You'll be the ultimate collaborator, working hand-in-hand with developers, product managers, and senior management to ensure seamless delivery.
• Planning like a pro: You'll develop and maintain comprehensive test strategies and plans to guarantee tip-top product delivery.
• Keeping things ticking: You'll coordinate and test all our exciting promotional activities and be in charge of scheduling and organising game releases.
• Reporting like a rockstar: You'll keep an eye on test metrics and provide regular quality reports to our stakeholders, helping us make the best decisions.
• Optimising everything: You'll help select and implement the best testing tools and frameworks to make our testing super-efficient.
• Risk management marvel: You'll proactively manage quality and project risks, sorting out any bumps in the road before they become a problem.
• Communication champion: You'll be the main point of contact for anything quality-related and handle any escalations like a pro.
• Always improving: You'll lead retrospectives and drive process enhancements to keep our QA practices top-notch.
  
  

What you'll bring:

• An in-depth understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) and methodologies, especially Agile frameworks.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient JavaScript skills to support technical testing.
• The ability to define detailed test specifications from project requirements and user stories.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a proven ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated people development skills, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Proven project leadership and team coordination experience.
• Brilliant conflict resolution skills and the ability to have effective, constructive conversations.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA and TestRail.
  
  

Bonus points if you have:

• ISTQB qualifications.
• Experience working in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of gambling regulations.
  
  

Salary And Benefits

We offer competitive salaries that are benchmarked against industry recommendations. Your compensation will be based on your skills, experience, and performance, and we'll keep reviewing it throughout your time with us.

Ready to lead our testing team to glory and help us deliver even more amazing games? We can't wait to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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