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Lead QA

Virtuosgames • Shanghai, Shanghai, China

onsitefull-time
Posted Aug 18, 2026Apply by Sep 17, 2026
  • Role & Seniority

    • QA Lead / Team Lead for a key video game project

    • Manages and leads a QA team; hands-on involvement expected

  • Stack / Tools

    • QA/test tooling: JIRA, TTP (as referenced), plus Excel, PowerPoint

    • QA tools across the development pipeline (design/functionality expected)

    • Agile/Scrum practices

    • Working knowledge of proprietary tools/processes; quick ramp-up required

  • Top 3 Responsibilities

    • Lead QA team hands-on: ensure quality and thorough test coverage for deliverables

    • Define and coordinate testing plans/processes with producers & stakeholders (embedded Dev QA + external General QA)

    • Improve QA operations: contribute to development/deployment of QA tools; drive team growth via training/reviews/evaluations

  • Must-have Skills

    • 3+ years in a QA lead role (game industry preferred; IT QA experience acceptable)

    • Track record shipping games (preferably AAA) across multiple platforms (PC/console/mobile) in senior/lead role

    • Project + people management

    • QA methodology knowledge; strong communication/presentation skills

    • English fluency (written/spoken)

    • Critical/analytical problem solving; works under pressure

  • Nice-to-haves

    • Familiarity with current marketplace trends/best practices in QA tools and processes
  • Location & Work Type

    • Shanghai

    • International environment; onsite/active hands-on leadership implied (not remote specified)

Full Description

工作职责

In close relation with our video game production teams and in an international environment, you will be tasked with leading a QA Team on a key project in Shanghai. Spending time hands-on, providing leadership by example. Assisting in the growth and development of the team members. Participating in trainings, reviews, and evaluations. Working with producers and other stakeholders to define testing plans and processes (both for embedded Dev QA and external General QA). Working hands-on with QA teams to ensure quality of deliverables and thoroughness of testing coverage. Proactively contributing to development and deployment of QA tools. Ensuring excellent communication, positive working relationships and teamwork within the development & QA team and across disciplines. Keeping abreast of current trends in the marketplace especially regarding best practices, tools and processes.

任职条件

At least 3 years of experience in QA lead role in the game industry (could be less if supported by relevant QA experience from other branches of IT industry). Proven track record of shipped (preferable AAA) games on multiple platforms (PC, console, mobile) in senior or lead role. Project and people management skills. Good communication and presentation skills. Good knowledge of testing methodology as well as required software (JIRA / TTP, Excel, PowerPoint...). Good knowledge of QA tools covering different areas of development pipeline, their design & functionality.

Being fluent in English is mandatory for communicating: English written and spoken. Working knowledge of SCRUM and Agile practices. Work well / respond to pressure. Think critically and apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues. Quickly master proprietary tools and development processes. Strong videogames knowledge.

QA LeadershipGame TestingProject ManagementPeople ManagementJiraTTPExcelPowerPointScrumAgileEnglish FluencyAnalytical SkillsTest PlanningCross-platform Testingmulti-location

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