*Please note you will need to have working rights in Australia. At this stage, we cannot sponsor a working visa. This is an in-person, on-location, in-studio position.*
Big Ant Studios are looking for a highly talented and motivated QA Manager to play a key role in the studio.
Join us in making some of consoles and PCs biggest sports titles from our centrally located Melbourne studio.
We are seeking an experienced QA Manager to take responsibility for the overall running of the QA Department and coordinate the testers and testing process across multiple platform projects.
The core areas of focus for this role are:
- Planning and creation of detailed test plans, allowing effective evaluation and sign-off of multiple products across multiple formats.
- Determination of resource levels to support current and future QA requirements, including management of any outsourcing partners.
- Comprehensive evaluation of milestone & update deliveries via a detailed test plan.
- Manage the creation of comprehensive test plans and schedules that are constantly updated throughout the development process.
- Quality and functionality evaluation of pre-release, public beta release, and pre-tech versions of software.
- Responsible for quality in the detail of bug descriptions of any defects or design issues found during testing.
- Devise and execute solutions for any development-related QA needs or problems, reproducing issues, delivering new builds and testing changes in a rapidly iterative environment.
- Identify and communicate issues pertaining to the schedule, raising any concerns with the Development Director when necessary.
- Management of external and off-site testing groups, when needed.
- Developing QA team members through effective staff personal development reviews and dealing effectively with disciplinary issues.
Requirements
We are looking for someone with:
- Previous experience within the games industry, managing a team.
- Previous experience planning for and scheduling test coverage within the games industry.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and the ability to liaise effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Passionate about quality and the importance of QA within the development process.
- A passion for gaming and expertise in game playing in various game genres, both online and offline, is essential.
With extra consideration given to:
- A passion for Sport and sports games
- In-depth knowledge of game rules from one or more of our titles (Cricket, Rugby, Tennis, Rugby League)
You will have:
- Minimum 3+ years in a QA Manager Role
- Launched at least 2 games while working in a QA related position
You also need to be:
- Eager & Open-Minded: You thrive on feedback and are excited to refine your designs based on playtest data and senior mentorship.
- Driven & Accountable: You take pride in your work and ensure your tasks are completed to a high standard.
- A Natural Problem-Solver: You love puzzles and are prepared to learn the technical complexities involved in data-rich sports design.
- Detail-Oriented: You always strive for quality, ensuring every asset you produce is clean, cohesive, and on-brand.
- A Creative Learner: You are always looking for fresh ways to present information and stay up-to-date with current UI trends.
The Company:
Big Ant Studios is one of Australia’s oldest and most respected game developers.
With our flagship studio in Melbourne’s Southbank and our rapidly growing second home in the Adelaide CBD, we specialise in high-quality sports simulations. We continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in sports gaming on a global stage, leveraging the incredible talent across both Victorian and South Australian development hubs.
Benefits:
- Catered Lunches: Provided by the studio, Monday to Thursday.
- Social Culture: Optional Breakfast and Dinner Fridays.
- Commuter Support: Yearly Myki cards (Melbourne Studio).
- Growth: Professional development and training support.
- Environment: A social, collaborative culture in a centralised workplace.
At Big Ant, we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds are key to creating experiences everyone can enjoy. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
REMINDER: *Applications will only be considered from those with existing Australian working rights.*
Please include links to your Portfolio and LinkedIn/Personal Website with your application.