We are looking for a Lead Manual Tester to guide EPAM’s newly established performance playtesting unit for a AAA gaming platform.

This position involves overseeing testing to guarantee a world-class gaming experience and uphold fair competition standards for players. Join us to lead high-impact game testing initiatives and make a difference in the industry.

Responsibilities
- Analyze current and upcoming modifications to the playtest schedule and coverage needs
- Oversee daily allocation of tasks for testers to ensure top-priority testing activities are addressed
- Monitor and document team performance, including attendance, issues, and escalations
- Assess effectiveness of testers’ contributions to the project
- Engage in recruitment and resource planning
- Identify, address, and escalate defects or issues that prevent the team from completing assigned work

Requirements:
- At least 5 years in Software Testing with proven leadership experience and a background in game testing (preferred)
- B2 (Upper-Intermediate) English proficiency




- Ability to work onsite starting between 9:00 and 9:30 AM
- Willingness to participate in scheduled weekend overtime shifts quarterly
- Expert knowledge in interpreting project documentation
- Ability to define comprehensive functional requirements and perform deep specification analysis
- Experience in authoring and managing test plans for teams, including execution and outcome reporting
- Advanced skills in deploying and operating builds on consoles or mobile devices and training others in these tasks
- Capability to lead a workstream of 5-20 testers or establish testing operations from the ground up
- Track record in conducting knowledge transfers, onboarding, and skill development for team members
- In-depth understanding of Software Quality Control processes and the SDLC
- Personal gaming experience across multiple titles and genres

Nice to have
- Hands-on experience in game testing

📌 Lead Manual Tester (Buenos Aires)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Buenos Aires