Lead Game Tester

Hybrid in Argentina: Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina: Cordoba Province, Cordoba

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Argentina: Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

We are thrilled to invite a passionate and skilled Lead Game Tester to join our newly formed performance playtesting team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring an exceptional gaming experience for players by leading testing activities, mentoring others, and driving key initiatives within the quality assurance process.

Responsibilities

Understand current and upcoming changes to the playtest schedule and anticipate team coverage needs
Lead and manage testers' daily tasks to ensure the highest priority objectives are achieved and quality benchmarks are met
Provide feedback and guidance to team members to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
Track, analyze, and report team performance metrics such as activity, attendance, challenges, and escalations
Assess and enhance the quality and effectiveness of testers' contributions to the project
Lead staffing and recruitment efforts to build a skilled and adaptable testing team
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects or escalate critical issues that hinder project timelines
Plan, oversee, execute, and communicate testing strategies and results to stakeholders
Ensure smooth installation and operation of builds on consoles/mobile devices, while mentoring testers in these processes
Provide robust knowledge transfers, lead onboarding efforts, and design upskilling opportunities for team members
Proactively design and optimize testing workflows for teams of 5-30 or independently organize large-scale testing initiatives
Evaluate and recommend candidates for QA roles by assessing technical skills, practical abilities, and leadership potential
Ensure project documentation is comprehensive, clear, and supports evolving functional requirements
Collaborate closely with project stakeholders to align testing standards with business and development goals

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in software testing, with extensive exposure to game testing processes being highly desirable
Demonstrated capability to lead and organize testing workflows for teams up to 20 members, with a track record of delivering results
Deep understanding of project documentation creation, review, and the delivery of functional requirements
Advanced expertise in Software Quality Control practices and in-depth knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Proven ability to design testing efforts, implement strategies successfully, and communicate outcomes to diverse teams
Mastery of build installation and execution processes across various platforms such as consoles and mobile devices
Experience designing and executing onboarding programs, knowledge-sharing initiatives, or specialized upskilling processes for QA teams
Proven history of evaluating candidates' skills for QA positions, identifying strengths, and strategically matching them to project roles
Passionate gamer with substantial hands-on experience across diverse game titles and genres
Strong ability to balance onsite work during office hours and flexibly support occasional planned weekend overtime shifts once a quarter
Exceptional ability to manage tasks independently, prioritize goals, and exhibit proactiveness in solving challenges
Proficiency in taking ownership of testing deliverables, ensuring quality and timeliness of outcomes
Strong discretion and judgment in handling sensitive and protected client information
B2 or higher English language proficiency for clear and effective communication

Nice to have

Extensive game testing experience
ISTQB certification or equivalent industry-standard QA certifications

Benefits

International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
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