Automation Test Lead - LATAM

Insight Global; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced QA Lead to implement testing strategies across AAA game development. You will oversee automation, performance tools, and defect lifecycle while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet high-quality standards.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and hands-on experience with test automation, FPS/AAA game testing, and familiarity with Unity/Unreal Engine. You will mentor a small technical team and drive best practices across projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years in software testing.
• Over 1 year in automated testing or scripting.
• Over 1 year in a leadership role focused on test planning and mentoring.
• Proficiency in at least one language (Java, Python, C#, Bash, Lua, PowerShell).
• Hands-on with test automation tools or frameworks (Selenium, Appium, JUnit).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience testing AAA games and FPS/Action RPG titles.
• Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Experience with CI/CD (TeamCity, Jenkins).
• Experience with test case management (QMetry, TestRail).
• ISTQB certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Define testing strategies and plans across the game development lifecycle.
• Maintain automated frameworks and performance tools for broad coverage.
• Lead daily testing and oversee defect lifecycle with developers.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and QA teams to meet standards.
• Mentor a small technical team on QA best practices and tools.

Skills

Test planning

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Gaming domain knowledge

Education

ISTQB certification

Tools

Selenium

Appium

JUnit

TeamCity

Jenkins

Horde

QMetry

TestRail

Job description

Job Description

• Strategic Test Planning: Implement testing strategies and plans throughout the AAA game development lifecycle. Define technical goals and priorities to ensure that all features meet AAA quality standards.


• Automation and tooling: Use and maintain existing automated frameworks and performance tools to achieve broad test coverage across platforms and spot bottlenecks to optimize game state.


• Technical Quality Performance: Lead daily testing using regression and manual game sessions to detect and resolve complex bugs. Oversee the defect lifecycle and collaborate with developers on high-priority resolutions.


• Interdisciplinary communication: Liaise with production and engineering teams to align with technical requirements. Bridge the gap between your game studio and the Tech and QA teams to balance global standards and local requirements. Translate complex findings into actionable insights for stakeholders to maintain project momentum.


• Mentoring and support: Accompany a small technical team on industry tools and QA best practices. Foster technical growth and quality of implementation through example and mentorship.

Skills and Requirements

• More than 4 years of professional experience in software testing.


• More than a year in a testing role focused on automated testing or scripting.


• Over a year in a leadership role focused on test planning, QA best practices, and team mentoring.


• Technical training with proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as Java, Python, C#, Bash, Lua, PowerShell, etc.


• Hands-on experience with test automation tools or frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, or JUnit.


• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with an eye for detail. Experience testing AAA games through multiple phases of the game development cycle.


• Deep and varied experience with first-person shooter (FPS) or action role-playing game (Action RPG) titles.


• Experience with commercial game engines, such as Unity or Unreal Engine.


• Experience with CI/CD systems such as TeamCity, Jenkins or Horde.


• Experience with test case management software such as QMetry or TestRail.


• ISTQB certification or equivalent.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].