.About Sandsoft: We are a new, dynamic games company focused on publishing, developing & investing in high quality, core mobile Free to Play and Play & Earn game experiences and studios across the world.
We have offices in Saudi Arabia, Spain, Finland, and China.
Our seasoned team is composed of passionate game makers with vast experience in developing, publishing, and leading some of the most highly successful game franchises ever released including FIFA, Candy Crush, Need for Speed, Angry Birds, World of Tanks, and more.
We are backed by the resources of one of the largest, most successful and prestigious corporations in the Middle East (Ajlan & Bros Holding).
We take quality assurance seriously and are looking for a Senior QA Engineering Lead to help us manage QA activities for multiple live and in-production games.
As a member of the central Sandsoft Tech function, you will be working with multiple gaming projects, both live and in development, helping them to be released in the best possible quality.
As a Senior QA Lead you will: Strategic Testing Leadership: Collaborate with game developers, product managers, and external testing partners to craft comprehensive test plans and strategies tailored to each game.
Define clear test objectives, scope, and success criteria to ensure thorough evaluation.
External Testing Management: Effectively manage external QA testing teams, overseeing the execution of test cases, both manual and automated, to identify and rectify bugs and gameplay issues.
Automation Expertise and Optimization: Mentor external and internal studios to implement test automation where appropriate, leveraging automation scripts and frameworks to streamline repetitive testing processes and enhance efficiency.
Budget Management: Develop and implement budget plans for QA activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines and resource allocation.
Monitor and analyze budget expenditures to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize resource utilization.
Thorough Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including detailed test plans, test cases, automation scripts, and test reports, ensuring clear communication and transparency.
Quality Standards Champion: Establish and maintain consistent quality standards across all projects, fostering a culture of excellence.
Define standard quality KPIs across all the games.
Proactively identify areas for improvement in QA processes, tools, and methodologies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
To be successful in the role you will need: Bachelor's degree in computer science, game development, or a related field.
Proven track record of 8+ years of experience in quality assurance, with a strong focus on the gaming industry.
Mastery of bug tracking and test management tools to effectively manage and organize testing efforts