For Pooling - FQA Test Lead - Bacolod

This is for pooling purposes only. We are not actively processing applications for this position at the moment.

New hires are required to work fully onsite during the onboarding and training period and may transition to a permanent onsite or temporary WFH setup based on business needs.

Please note that onsite work is determined by company directives, not personal preference. We do not offer a permanent WFH setup.

Keywords Studios Group is a global service provider for game developers. At Keywords, we use our passion for games, technology, and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond. We aim to become the “go to” provider of technical services. We have created a unique platform supporting game industry worldwide. We are operating from 50+ Studios located across 4 continents and 20 countries.

At Keywords Studios, you will find a team of dedicated people passionate about the games industry. You will be enrolled with the largest international games industry service provider and working on the latest, unreleased video games on all platforms.

Do you have a proven history working with a team of FQA testers? Are you accustomed to working in a fast paced, but laid-back environment? Do you have experience servicing and contributing to the success of the latest video games?

If this sounds like you and your experience, please see details and apply below:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Projects delivery in line with our standards and according to schedules and budgets agreed between the Project Manager and Client.
• Ensuring successful regular briefing and daily management of the test team assigned to the project.
• Creating and executing the project test plan in cooperation with the Project Manager and the QA Manager.
• Daily communication with external clients and ensuring that their needs are met and any queries or concerns on their part are answered.
• Providing clients with the accurate end of day reports and participating in meetings with the client.
• Ensuring that the team is effective, motivated and work in a productivity-friendly environment.
• Leading by example and behaving according to the core Keywords values.
• Regular evaluation of Testers and Seniors performance, feedback meetings.
• Monitoring and disciplining the test team, if needed, which includes, but is not limited to, the distribution of verbal, written warnings and other disciplinary actions alongside HR.

Requirements

• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).
• Relevant experience in a similar role in the Video Games or related industry.
• Understanding of a bug’s life cycle and workflow within a defect tracking database.
• Understanding of QA Strategy and QA Plan building.
• Working knowledge of risk management in the context of the QA process.
• Working knowledge of data driven systems to facilitate decision making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills and decision-making abilities.
• Agile, and flexible to change.
• Ability to meet deadlines on fast pace environments.
• Self-motivated, innovative and analytical with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Intermediate skills with MS Excel.
• Experience with MS Office.
• Amenable to work onsite
• Open to working in different time zones as needed (APAC, EU, Americas)

Desirable:

• Passion for video games.
• Understanding of a project cycle and a games’ development process.
• Understanding of Functionality QA and Certification testing processes.
• Understanding of the 1st party submission requirements and certification processes.
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools, workflows, test case management tools, agile tools, and project tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, Spira, TestTrack, DevTrack, and DevTest.
• Experienced with platform-specific testing tools (Steam, LanForge, Xbox Manager, PS Publishing tools, Xbox GUI).
• Experience with video capture hardware and software.
• Experienced with all next-gen and current-gen console hardware and software.
• Experienced with mobile and PC hardware and software.

Benefits

What do we offer?

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

Benefits:

• Non-taxable Allowances
• HMO and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Offs
• Annual Wellness Subsidy

Our recruitment process is fully online and remote. We value each application and review every candidate individually. Our recruitment team will get back to you as soon as they can to inform you about the status of your candidacy. If you're interested in joining our team, we highly encourage you to apply.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Asia Pacific, Philippines

Area of Work: QA Testing Services

Service: Globalize

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: In-Office

- Proven experience in a similar FQA Test Lead role within the video games or related industry. - Strong understanding of bug lifecycle and defect tracking databases. - Ability to create and execute project test plans. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. - Strong leadership, decision-making, and analytical abilities. - Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel. - Amenable to work onsite and adaptable to different time zones.