Branch is hiring a
QA Lead in United States

Summary

The job is for a QA Lead at a game development company, Branch, where you will ensure the quality of their game Castaways by collaborating with developers, artists, and producers. You will develop test plans, execute manual and automated tests, track defects, provide feedback to improve the overall quality, and identify opportunities to enhance QA processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• Proven experience in game QA testing, with at least 2 years of experience in a QA leadership role
• Strong understanding of game development processes and methodologies
• Proficiency in using QA tools and bug tracking software
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with manual, automated, functional, regression, and performance testing

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development and production teams to align QA efforts with project goals and timelines
• Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies for bi-weekly releases
• Implement and maintain efficient testing processes and workflows to prevent bugs and regressions from reaching production
• Execute manual and automated tests, including functional, regression, and performance testing
• Conduct compatibility testing across different platforms and devices
• Ensure adherence to established quality standards and guidelines
• Track and manage defects using bug tracking tools, prioritize issues, and ensure timely resolution
• Provide clear and detailed bug reports, including steps to reproduce and relevant information for developers
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to communicate QA findings, facilitate bug triage meetings, and drive resolutions
• Provide feedback to the development team to improve the overall quality of our games
• Identify opportunities to enhance QA processes and tools, and implement improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with outsourcing QA teams for extra support
• Experience being the only QA person on a small team

Benefits

• Work remotely or on site
• Platinum tier health, dental, and vision insurance 100% paid for by us for you and your dependents
• Unlimited paid time off and sick leave policies
• 401(k) with employer matching