Game Development QA Lead

Job DescriptionJob descriptionResponsibilities:Reporting to the Manager of Quality Assurance, the Quality Assurance (QA) Lead will be responsible for guiding projects' QA effort from beginning to end, maintaining a clear understanding of projects' status, and regularly communicating with both internal teams/leadership and external partners. This role will create or validate projects' test plans and schedule the necessary test cycles, ensure that projects' needs are being met, and strategize with the QA team to establish priorities and address challenges. The QA Lead will also collaborate with QA Leadership and Production to determine appropriate resource needs to fulfill project goals and will coordinate with external partners/outsource groups to ensure that all are aligned on expectations and delivery schedules.Essential Functions:Facilitate determination of needs for projectsCollaborate with external partners and internal teams to create and implement comprehensive test plans covering all project features and milestonesDirect teams' testing efforts according to established department processes and contribute to testing as necessaryCoordinate with other team leads, managers, team members, and external partners to plan, update, address testing issues and project statuses, and ensure timely build deliveriesOversee the project database to ensure efficient issue tracking and resolutionProvide thorough quality assessment of milestones based on pass/fail evaluation of requirementsAssist with identifying first-party requirements for certification and subsequent submission including:Platform-specific submission requirementsCompliance with technical standards and guidelinesNavigating platform holder portals and toolsUtilization of knowledge of submission timelines and typical certification challengesTrain and mentor team members on departmental tasks and responsibilitiesJob Types: Full-time, PermanentRequirementsPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in relevant field, and 3 years of relevant game development experience including leading teams and/or administering projects or 5 years of relevant game development experience including leading teams and/or administering projectsExperience with at least two games taken through the full development cycle as a test leadISTQB certifications (Certified Tester, Game Tester, Test Analyst, Test Manager)Comprehensive understanding of QA processes, workflows, and the game development cycleIntimate experience with administering outsourced QA groupsKnowledge of features and certification testing practices for major first-party platformsPassion for video games and software quality.Proficiency with bug and test case tracking software (Jira, TestTrack, etc.), along with spreadsheet and word processing application (Google Suite/Microsoft Office)Strong verbal and written communication skillsSchedule:8 hour day shiftWork Location: In person, Austin, TexasBenefitsBenefits:Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offRelocation assistanceVision insurance"Impulse Strategic Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, protected veteran, disabled status, or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, Impulse Strategic Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has employees.""Impulse Strategic Solutions is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at tnoland@impulsestrategicsolutions.com."