QA Manager (FTC)

QA Manager (Gamedev): Leading internal and external testing teams across multiple game projects and platforms with an accent on release management, vendor coordination, and QA strategy development. Focus on hands‑on process integration, defining testing standards, and bridging communication between QA, development teams, and senior management.

Location: Must be based in the UK, Europe, or UTC +/- 2 hours.

Company

An independent game studio dedicated to creating artistic, narrative-driven video games.

What you will do

• Define and drive studio‑wide QA structure, policies, and procedures.
• Manage internal and external QA vendors to ensure high‑quality test coverage.
• Develop and maintain QA strategies and comprehensive test plans for PC, console, and mobile projects.
• Manage QA budgets, hardware resources, and software licensing.
• Report on testing progress and provide actionable quality insights to development teams.
• Cultivate an inclusive culture of quality excellence throughout the studio.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK, Europe, or UTC +/- 2 hours.
• Must have existing eligibility to work in current place of residence; no visa sponsorship provided.
• 4+ years of QA leadership experience in the games industry.
• Extensive knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and testing lifecycles.
• Proven experience with JIRA, Zendesk, and Confluence.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with cRPGs, Unity, and cross‑platform development.
• Familiarity with console platform tools like Razor or XBox Manager.
• Knowledge of coding languages for automation, such as Python, C++, or C#.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a creative and artistically driven independent studio environment.
• Collaborative team culture focused on narrative excellence.
• Opportunity to define QA processes from the ground up on high-profile projects.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional growth.