The Magic Media group is a media and tech start-up powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 12 countries and expertize in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development and VFX amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.
We are looking for a technically proficient and knowledgeable QA Game Test Lead, to lead our new QA test team. The ideal candidate is experienced in the gaming industry and must have a proven track record of creating data-focused test strategies and is going to serve as a focal leadership and mentoring point for the team. The person should be capable of working on multiple projects and cooperating with Producers, Customers, and other Stakeholders -internal and external- in a fast-paced international environment.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
- Lead, recruit, coach, and manage a team of QA Testers
- Identify, record, document in detail, and track bugs
- Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
- Perform in-depth regression testing when bugs are resolved
- Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases
- Accountable for the quality of all work and relationships on their team
- Analyze product quality and usability, associated system limitations, and report on risk
- Coach and develop leadership talent for succession planning
- Take responsibility for the effectiveness of the team and customer success
- Other duties as assigned
YOUR PROFILE:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
- Experience leading test teams: +2 years
- Experience in the gaming industry: +4 years
- Demonstrated experience in test planning for complex features/systems
- Experience in testing mobile games
- Shipped multiple game titles as a test lead
- Passion for video games and software quality
- Fluent in English
DESIRABLE PLUSES:
- Experience in testing on video games consoles (dev-kits) environments
- Experience in testing VR and AR
- Coding knowledge: C#, Unity, Unreal Engine
- Certifications: PMP, Scrum Master and/or Product Owner, ISTQB
WE OFFER:
- An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
- Competitive salary
- Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
- Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities
