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# Software Quality Assurance Engineer

- **Company:** Light & Wonder
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), JIRA, Bug Tracking Systems, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Video Game Development, Mantis Databases, Regression Testing, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Test Management, Testrail
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=def18519730e4d43

## About the Role

If you're passionate about software quality, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for people who are full of ideas, want to challenge the norm and work to our core values…

 * Dare to be Bold - We always bring courage to work to reach for the unbelievable., * Previous experience in a Software QA, Test Analyst, or similar quality assurance role.
 * Good understanding of software testing principles and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
 * Experience using defect tracking tools such as Jira or Mantis.
 * Familiarity with test management platforms such as qTest or TestRail.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a detail-oriented mindset.
 * Experience within the gaming industry is beneficial but not essential., * ISTQB certification would be advantageous.

## Description

Join our Content QA team in Manchester and help ensure our games are ready for players around the world. Working alongside developers and Senior Engineers, you'll test, troubleshoot, and validate game releases, support regulatory submissions, and play a key role in delivering high-quality gaming experiences across UK and international markets., * Execute test cases across game releases, identifying and reporting defects to development teams.

 * Perform regression testing to verify fixes and ensure updates don't introduce new issues.
 * Investigate and reproduce issues reported from the field to support effective resolution.
 * Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot QA test environments.
 * Participate in exploratory gameplay sessions to uncover defects and identify new testing scenarios.
 * Create and maintain test cases where required to improve test coverage.
 * Ensure software releases meet defined quality standards and regulatory requirements.
 * Provide regular progress updates and collaborate closely with developers and QA leadership., * Develop your expertise in game testing, regulatory compliance, and software quality assurance.
 * Gain exposure to the full game development lifecycle while working closely with cross-functional teams.
 * Build your technical testing skills through hands-on experience with a variety of game releases and platforms.


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