Lead Qa Tester Jobs

About Alderon Games:

Alderon Games is a leading video game development company known for creating engaging and immersive gaming experiences. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and collaboration, and we are dedicated to producing high-quality games.

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We are seeking an experienced Lead Quality Assurance (QA) Tester for our upcoming title built on the Unreal Engine. Team management, training, support, and ensuring the creation / operation of a healthy and working QA pipeline will be foundational to this role. This individual will be responsible for leading the QA team in testing, identifying, recording, and resolving issues found within our games, ensuring the highest quality gameplay experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with development and production teams to create and maintain QA schedules.
• Utilize Unreal Engine to replicate and troubleshoot issues.
• Prioritize and delegate tasks based on the production timeline and project needs.
• Lead post-release/ post-implementation testing.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure the quality of content, features, and systems.
• Identify, log, track, and manage defects throughout their lifecycle in a bug-tracking system.
• Oversee and coordinate the activities of the QA team, ensuring all test objectives are met.
• Lead the creation of test cases and test scripts for automation.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to developers about software usability and functionality.
• Define the overall QA strategy, establish processes, and create test plans.
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and implement process improvements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with automated testing tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Design, or working equivalent.
• Familiarity with bug tracking systems like JIRA or similar software.
• Passion for video games and a solid understanding of the market.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience as a lead QA tester in game development, specifically with Unreal Engine.
• Knowledge of QA methodologies and software development life cycle.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
• Experience in a live service/online game environment.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Lua, or similar.

What We Offer:

• A creative, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• Remote work options and flexible work hours.
• The opportunity to work on innovative and exciting projects.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• Competitive salary.

Please apply via this form: https://jakqhrtgx94.typeform.com/to/iYTV6FZZ

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $36.00 - $52.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Why do you think you would be a good fit for this position?
• What is your favorite game genre or game title?
• Are you equipped to work remotely?
• How many years of experience do you have in Quality Assurance?
• Which programs are you familiar with?

Work Location: Remote