Senior Manager Software Quality Assurance

Position Summary

As Senior Manager of Software Quality Assurance at Light & Wonder you will lead a team of SQA Engineers to deliver high-quality gaming platform releases on schedule. This role involves team hiring and mentoring promoting cross-functional collaboration and the development and execution of robust test strategies. You will play a key role in upholding quality standards and aligning practices with departmental and organizational goals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee the SQA roadmap projects and team to ensure timely delivery of high-quality platform releases within budget

• Lead test planning and execution including the development and implementation of comprehensive test plans test cases and test scripts

• Actively manage the defect management lifecycle driving effective defect tracking and timely resolution

• Develop and drive comprehensive quality initiatives aligned with the organizations business objectives

• Build lead and mentor high-performing QA teams fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement

• Collaborate closely with product owners development teams and other stakeholders to ensure quality standards and project expectations are met

• Mentor team members to identify assess and mitigate quality risks throughout the product development lifecycle

• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes and methodologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness

• Monitor and analyze key quality metrics to assess team performance and identify areas for improvement

• Advocate and champion the adoption of automation tools and frameworks to optimize testing efforts

• Stay up to date with the latest QA technologies and trends and explore opportunities for innovation

• Provide technical guidance and support to the QA team to address complex technical challenges

Education:

• Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent. Masters degree in computer science or equivalent preferred

Required Experience:

• 5 years of experience leading SQA teams in a Supervisory or Managerial capacity

Qualifications:

• Experience in leading multiple projects concurrently with positive outcomes

• Experience and/or understanding of object-oriented programming languages (C C# or equivalent) and scripting languages (Python PHP or equivalent)

• Background in large embedded systems

• Fundamental knowledge of Unity or other game engines

• Extensive Software testing and/or development experience

• Familiarity with COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) tools such as JIRA qTest Confluence Perforce/GitHub

• Working knowledge of Testing methodologies CI/CD and associated technologies that facilitate robust quality assurance practices

• Strong grasp of Software Development Life Cycles and Agile practices

• Solid understanding of the art and science of Software Quality Assurance

• Gaming industry experience preferred

• Certifications in Quality Assurance

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Effective at providing direction and leadership to both direct reports and cross-functional teams

• Keeps pace with new developments in testing and gaming technologies

• Adept at adapting to evolving jurisdictional requirements to enhance test coverage and ensure compliance

• Skilled in analyzing requirements for testability and guiding the team effectively

• Ability to lead development of test strategies test automation frameworks and test methods and evaluation of test tools

• Proficient in coaching and guiding SQA engineers on effective test methods and emerging technologies

• Results driven with ability to take calculated risks and manage multiple priorities

• Results oriented risk taking and extensive multi-tasking ability

• Ability to deep dive into technical areas and discuss those topics with non-technical audience

Physical Requirements:

• Extensive time in front of LCDs and Electronic Gaming Machine screens

Work Conditions:

• The ability to move between projects with little notice and the ability to adapt quickly

• Overtime and weekend hours may be to meet project schedules

• Limited travel may be