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QA Lead - Contract

ABOUT MISFITS GAMING GROUP

Misfits Gaming Group (Misfits) is an interactive entertainment company that exists to elevate play through the crafting of superior-quality, exceptionally fun experiences that leap off the screen to connect and engage people in safe, fun communities. We do this through our interactive experiences, content, and live events. Our purpose is to spark joy and connection through the magic of play.

We seek talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment and emulate positivity, humility, and heart in everything they do.

Job Description

This is an independent contractor role with no end date. The QA Lead is responsible for directing the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of assigned QA Testers, working under the supervision of the QA Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Author comprehensive test plans with the guidance of the QA Manager

  • Develop and execute the staffing schedule of QA Testers (Work hours and Overtime schedule) to meet project demands

  • Development of project milestones and test schedule roadmap with guidance of the QA Manager

  • Identify Risks to the project schedule, test deliverables, staffing, and hardware planning with the guidance of the QA Manager

  • Develop mitigation strategies to identify risks with the guidance of the QA Manager

  • Responsible for running team-wide and studio-wide playtests for assigned projects.

  • Identify focus areas for each playtest and broadcast to the team

  • Identify known issues and broadcast them to the team

  • Take notes for bug callouts and feedback callouts during the playtest

  • Responsible for weekly one-on-ones with QA Testers

  • Responsible for summarizing recent QA initiatives, concerns, and planned work during QA Standups.

  • Attend all required project meetings such as standups, sprint reviews, etc.. and represent the QA team.

  • Provide 40 hours per week of QA services, leading the QA team and assisting the QA Manager.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study (i.e. CS, EE, CE, etc.) highly desired)

  • Minimum 5 years of experience leading test teams

OR

  • Completed a minimum of 10 full-size/scope shipped game titles as a Test Lead or Manager

OR

  • Equivalent and relevant on-the-job work experience/training

  • Proven ability to communicate professionally in written and vocal communication, both internal and external

  • Expert knowledge of performance monitoring debug

  • Proactive in identifying areas requiring additional testing through product specification reviews

  • Knowledgeable of advanced test metrics and reports

  • Familiar with data analysis and capable of identifying bug trends and gaps in test coverage

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