INK Games

INK is the world’s first gaming and social platform that will pay millions of users to grow the world’s largest network. We are creating a virtual playground where the landscape is left up to our most important component: you! The INK Games team is made up of Emmy-nominated developers and executives with decades of leadership experience in the gaming industry. INK is pioneering the monetization movement by rewarding you for your influence, no matter how big or small. Our flagship mobile game, Prize Kingdoms, is available worldwide on the Google and Apple app store!

About the Job

Title: QA Lead
Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Hybrid (On-Site M,W,F)
Contract Details: 90-day 1099 Contract with possible W2 conversion based on performance.

Roles and Responsibilities

Quality Strategy Development

Define and maintain the overall quality strategy and vision for the game product.
Lead, mentor, and work side-by-side with the QA team to ensure thorough testing of game features, including functionality, performance, usability, and compatibility across different devices and platforms.
Recruit, train, and manage QA staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment aimed at fostering professional development.

Test Planning, Execution, and Improvement

Develop and maintain detailed test plans based on game requirements and design documents.
Continuously evaluate, improve, and document QA processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Conduct usability testing to assess the overall user experience and identify areas for improvement.
Conduct performance and load testing to identify and resolve potential bottlenecks and ensure smooth gameplay performance.
Analyze performance metrics and work with developers to optimize game performance.

Bug Tracking and Reporting

Oversee the bug tracking process, ensuring all defects are documented, tracked, and prioritized effectively.
Provide details and actionable feedback to development teams to facilitate timely bug fixes and improvements.

Stakeholder Reporting

Prepare and present QA reports and metrics to senior management, highlighting key findings, risks, and recommendations.
Ensure transparency and visibility of QA activities and progress.

Experience

Strong knowledge of Atlassian applications (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, etc)
Excels at documentation maintenance
Excellent communication skills
3+ years of Senior QA experience
Mobile game industry experience
Experience in leadership or managerial roles

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