Senior QA Automation Lead – AAA Games

2K Vegas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

2K Vegas is seeking a Technical Test Lead in Austin to drive automation for a major AAA title within Shared Development Services. You will guide a small embedded team, set regression priorities, and expand automated suites in collaboration with the central Test Automation group.

You will lead implementation of QA best practices, troubleshoot complex issues with engineers, and shape automation strategy to improve coverage and developer workflows across platforms, affecting millions of players

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in software testing.
• 1+ years in a testing role with a focus on automated testing and/or scripting.
• 1+ years in a leadership role focusing on test planning, QA best practices, and mentorship.
• Technical background with proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as Java, Python, or C#, Bash, Lua, Powershell, etc.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, or JUnit.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Test Planning: Implement test strategies and plans across the AAA game development lifecycle. Define technical objectives and priorities to ensure all features meet AAA quality standards.
• Automation & Tooling: Use and maintain existing automated frameworks and performance tools to achieve broad test coverage across platforms and identify bottlenecks to optimize game health.
• Technical Quality Execution: Direct daily testing using regression and manual playthroughs to uncover and troubleshoot complex bugs. Oversee the defect lifecycle and collaborate with developers on high-priority resolutions.
• Cross-Disciplinary Communication: Liaise with production and engineering teams to align on technical requirements. Bridge between your game studio and the Tech and QA teams to balance global standards with local requirements. Translate complex findings into actionable insights for stakeholders to maintain project momentum.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Coach a small technical team on industry tools and QA best practices. Drive technical growth and implementation quality through example and mentorship.

Skills

Software testing

Automated testing

Team leadership

Programming/scripting

Bug triage

Communication

Education

ISTQB certification

Tools

Selenium

Appium

JUnit

Job description

2K Vegas is seeking a Technical Test Lead in Austin to drive automation for a major AAA title within Shared Development Services. You will guide a small embedded team, set regression priorities, and expand automated suites in collaboration with the central Test Automation group.

You will lead implementation of QA best practices, troubleshoot complex issues with engineers, and shape automation strategy to improve coverage and developer workflows across platforms, affecting millions of players