Senior Manager Software Quality Assurance

Position Summary

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 timelyresolution

Develop and drive comprehensive quality initiatives aligned with the organization's 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 :

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent. Master’s degree in computer science or equivalent preferred

Qualifications

Required Experience :

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

Qualifications :

Experience in leading multipleprojects concurrently with positiveoutcomes

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 LCD’s 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 required to meet project schedules

Limited travel may be required

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.