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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
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Gaming:
Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.
Position Summary
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.
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.
Uphold Integrity - We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry.
Never Settle - We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail.
Celebrate Perspectives - We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways.
Win as a Team – We bring out the best in each other to share collective success.
Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and time of application and throughout employment.
What You'll Do
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.
What You'll Bring
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.
Qualifications
ISTQB certification would be advantageous.
How You'll Grow
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.
What can we offer you?
Annual performance bonus
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)
1 day paid leave to work on charitable projects
1 day paid for personal celebration e.g. birthdays
Half Day for Health (encouraging you to take time away for you & your wellbeing)
Up to 8% employer pension contributions
A reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback
Remote GP Access
Private Medical Insurance
Elective Benefits: Tastecard/ Travel/Dental Insurance/ Give As You Earn
Study Support
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Light & Wonder are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all walks of life regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.