Software QA Engineer in Manchester

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.

We’re excited to offer an opportunity for a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Content Quality Assurance team in the heart of Manchester. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about quality, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to the delivery of exceptional gaming experiences. Working closely with developers and guided by experienced Senior Engineers, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our games meet the highest standards before release. From system-level testing through to launch readiness, you’ll be hands-on in validating performance, functionality, and overall player experience.

As part of the Content QA team, you’ll help drive the successful release of games into User Acceptance Testing across both UK and international markets. You’ll also support the submission process to external test houses, ensuring compliance and regulatory standards are met. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment suited to someone who thrives in a busy team, takes pride in their work, and is motivated to deliver high-quality results.

If you’re driven by excellence and enjoy being part of bringing great games to market, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make an impact.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute test cases, reporting defects to the developer for a fix to be applied.
• Perform regression testing when defects are fixed.
• Reproducing issues reported from the field.
• Setup and maintenance of test environments.
• Provide daily updates to Content QA Manager on testing progress.
• Participate in exploratory game play sessions, identify test scenarios, and write new test cases when necessary.
• Ensure software releases conform to defined game standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar QA role.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Familiar using bug tracking tools (Mantis/Jira).
• Experience using QA Management tools (Qtest/Test Rail).
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• ISTQB certified would be an advantage.
• Previous experience working within the games industry is desirable but not essential.

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).

Please note, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time. If you require visa sponsorship now or in the future we will not be able to progress with your application.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.