QA Manager, Publishing – 6-month Contract
Job Description:
- Build the publishing QA function from the ground up
- Source and manage external testing partners
- Own the QA process end-to-end, from a title's earliest builds through launch
- Manage a team of external QA testers
- Design and roll out QA strategy, workflows, and standards tailored to each title's scope, platform requirements, and risk areas
- Partner with producers, leads, and platform holders to set testing priorities, milestones, and coverage goals
- Build and drive execution of test plans, test case libraries, and scenario coverage across game systems, modes, and platforms
- Triage and prioritize bugs, track defect status, and drive resolution throughout the certification cycle
- Maintain current, audit-ready testing documentation, including test plans, coverage matrices, defect logs, and certification submission records
- Report testing status to stakeholders, flag risks early, and provide recommendations
- Track emerging QA tooling, methods, and industry practices
Requirements:
- 8+ years in a senior QA role, with solid grounding in QA methodology across the full production lifecycle
- Direct experience leading a testing team
- Strong people-management and cross-functional communication skills
- Comfort with standard QA tooling: bug tracking, test management platforms, and version control
- Sharp attention to detail paired with the judgment to prioritize what actually matters for ship quality
- Genuine enthusiasm for games; understanding of game mechanics and player expectations
Benefits:
- Potential for project-hire extension and/or conversion to staff hire
