Test Manager – Quality Assurance

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Test Manager to lead Quality Assurance for a AAA game development team. You will lead embedded testing teams and partner with cross-functional leadership to balance quality, schedule, and risk in a complex development environment.

Responsibilities

• Define global QA strategy, test objectives, quality gates, and risk-based testing methodologies for major project milestones.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of QA Leads and testers, fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration.
• Oversee comprehensive test execution across functional, gameplay, performance, stability, multiplayer, and platform certification areas.
• Analyze defect data to identify systemic quality issues and drive root-cause analysis and preventative initiatives.
• Establish QA schedules and deliverables for major milestones, providing objective assessments of build stability and release readiness.
• Lead preparation for first-party certification, coordinating test plans and tracking submission risks to ensure successful launches.
• Advocate for quality as the senior QA representative within project leadership, balancing technical standards with production constraints.
• Manage external vendors and co-development QA teams, defining expectations and reporting standards to ensure seamless integration with internal strategy.

Required skills

• Quality Assurance
• Test Strategy
• Risk-based testing
• Agile methodologies
• People management

Nice to have

• Unreal Engine
• Audio Mixer
• MetaSounds
• Jira
• TestRail
• Automation
• Telemetry
• Console certification

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software QA
• 3+ years managing teams in game development
• Proven track record of shipping at least one major AAA title

Benefits

• Generous PTO allowance
• Summer and Winter holidays studio closure
• Private Medical & Dental Healthcare
• Private Mental Health scheme
• Annual Health & Wellbeing allowance
• Discretionary Studio Bonus
• Top range tech for home set up

About the Company

Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working on a once-in-a-career project with a committed publisher. We value the time, energy, and talent of our players and colleagues, prioritizing honesty, autonomy, and a culture of play.