Lead Game Tester

We are thrilled to invite a passionate and skilled Lead Game Tester to join our newly formed performance playtesting team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring an exceptional gaming experience for players by leading testing activities, mentoring others, and driving key initiatives within the quality assurance process. EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. Responsibilities Understand current and upcoming changes to the playtest schedule and anticipate team coverage needs Lead and manage testers' daily tasks to ensure the highest priority objectives are achieved and quality benchmarks are met Provide feedback and guidance to team members to maximize efficiency and effectiveness Track, analyze, and report team performance metrics such as activity, attendance, challenges, and escalations Assess and enhance the quality and effectiveness of testers' contributions to the project Lead staffing and recruitment efforts to build a skilled and adaptable testing team Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects or escal­ate critical issues that hinder project timelines Plan, oversee, execute, and communicate testing strategies and results to stakeholders Ensure smooth installation and operation of builds on consoles/mobile devices, while mentoring testers in these processes Provide robust knowledge transfers, lead onboarding efforts, and design upskilling opportunities for team members Proactively design and optimize testing workflows for teams of 5-30 or independently organize large-scale testing initiatives Ensure project documentation is comprehensive, clear, and supports evolving functional requirements Collaborate closely with project stakeholders to align testing standards with business and development goals Requirements At least 5 years of experience in software testing, with extensive exposure to game testing processes being highly desirable Demonstrated capability to lead and organize testing workflows for teams up to 20 members, with a track record of delivering results Deep understanding of project documentation creation, review, and the delivery of functional requirements Advanced expertise in Software Quality Control practices and in-depth knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Proven ability to design testing efforts, implement strategies successfully, and communicate outcomes to diverse teams Mastery of build installation and execution processes across various platforms such as consoles and mobile devices Experience designing and executing onboarding programs, knowledge‑sharing initiatives, or specialized upskilling processes for QA teams Passionate gamer with substantial hands‑on experience across diverse game titles and genres Strong ability to balance onsite work during office hours and flexibly support occasional planned weekend overtime shifts once a quarter Exceptional ability to manage tasks independently, prioritize goals, and exhibit proactiveness in solving challenges Proficiency in taking ownership of testing deliverables, ensuring quality and timeliness of outcomes Strong discretion and judgment in handling sensitive and protected client information B2 or higher English language proficiency for clear and effective communication Nice to have Extensive game testing experience ISTQB certification or equivalent industry‑standard QA certifications We offer Connectivity Bonus (15,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non‑wages concept). Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group). Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days). Discounts card. English Training (English lessons, twice per week). Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company). Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers). Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company). External Agreements and Discounts. Vacations: 14 calendar days a year #J-18808-Ljbffr