Lead Manual QA

🎮 WE’RE HIRING: Lead QA Specialist – Games Development Studio🎮

📍 Location: San Ġiljan, Malta (Hybrid)

💼 Employment Type: Full-time

💰 Salary: Up to €45,000

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance leader passionate about high-stakes strategy games and seamless multi-platform player experiences?

An established global gaming studio is recruiting a Lead QA Specialist to own the quality health and release strategy for a flagship multiplayer strategy title enjoyed by millions worldwide. In this role, you will be much more than a gatekeeper and act as the architect of the studio’s quality culture, serving as the final stakeholder on product quality across Android, iOS, and Web platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Release & Quality Ownership: Own the overall quality health and multi-platform release strategy across mobile (iOS & Android) and Web browsers.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate directly with Product Leadership and the Head of QA to ensure live game updates ship on schedule while meeting top-tier stability and performance benchmarks.
• Process & Tooling Innovation: Champion modern QA workflows and leverage cutting-edge AI tools (e.g., Claude) and automation methodologies to make testing smarter, faster, and more impactful.
• Team Leadership & Standards: Set the benchmark for QA excellence, mentoring specialists and fostering accountability and best testing practices across the pipeline.

What We’re Looking For:

• Industry Track Record: Proven experience leading Manual QA efforts, ideally within the gaming industry.
• Cross-Platform Expertise: Deep familiarity with release cycles and quality standards across iOS, Android, and Web environments.
• AI-Forward Mindset: Enthusiastic about adopting AI-driven testing tools, modern methodologies, and automation to streamline QA pipelines.
• Strong Leadership & Communication: Confident communicating release readiness, managing risk, and working closely with product managers, developers, and artists.

What We Offer (Benefits):

• ☀️ Flexible Hybrid Model: Work under adaptable hybrid working arrangements.
• 📈 Growth & Development: Clear Career Path Framework, mentorship, language courses, e-learning access, and support for conferences and training.
• 🌍 Diverse, Global Culture: An international team representing over 30 nationalities united by a shared passion for strategy gaming.
• 🎲 People-First Environment: Community-driven perks, game nights, team gatherings, and social events.

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