Lead QA Analyst – BEYOND GOOD & EVIL 2 (M/F/NB) at Ubisoft

Montpellier, Occitania, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Process Rethinking, Interpersonal Skills, Test Strategy, Acceptance Criteria, Traceability, Reporting, Bug Prioritization, Team Culture Building, Performance Reviews, Jira, Test Case Design, Test Report Optimization, Communication, Autonomy, Rigor

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Description de l'entreprise Ubisoft is a global reference in the video game industry, with teams located all around the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences—from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six, Just Dance, and many more. We believe that diverse perspectives help both players and teams grow. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join us and help us create the unknown! Description du poste Why we need you: Beyond Good & Evil 2 is an open-world action‑adventure game set in a captivating space‑opera universe. It is also the direct prequel to the 2003 cult classic! Powered by our proprietary engine Voyager, Beyond Good & Evil 2 aims to deliver a seamless and organic experience of exploration and space piracy at the scale of a solar system, featuring exotic locations, colorful characters, and many mysteries to uncover alone or with friends. If you're looking for a truly unique adventure, join our team and help us build System 3! What you will do: We are opening a Lead QA position within our Quality department. We are looking for a leader with strong interpersonal skills, capable of rethinking processes and supporting the team on a daily basis. Under the supervision of Liviu‑Ioan, the Quality Project Manager, you will work closely with the technical lead. Your missions: You will be responsible for: Leading and organizing QA team activities: clear objectives, prioritization, planning, resource allocation. (Re)designing, implementing, and maintaining QA processes (test strategy, acceptance criteria, traceability, reporting). Collaborating closely with Development teams, the other QA lead, and the QA team to continuously improve pipelines. Delivering regular reports on project quality status and risks; proactively raising alerts and proposing action plans. Setting up targeted actions to identify, prioritize, and clarify blocking/disruptive bugs and ensure their resolution. Building a positive team culture: motivation, recognition, team spirit, rituals, transparency. Supporting individual growth: continuous feedback, performance reviews, training needs, and skills development. Important: This role prioritizes management and process ownership. A “basic” QA background is acceptable if you have strong leadership and excellent organizational skills. Your future work environment: You will join a team of around 10 to 12 people. You will become the managerial reference for the QA group at the heart of the project, paired with a technical co‑lead supporting you on tooling and test‑related topics. You will collaborate daily with Liviu-Ioan (your manager) and with development and production teams in a multi‑studio environment. Qualifications Proven experience managing a team (ideally of a similar size). Hands‑on knowledge of QA tools and methods (bug tracking, databases, test plans, strategies, prioritization). Comfortable with tracking tools (e.g., Jira) and testing methodologies; able to design/optimize test cases and reports. Fluent English (multi‑studio context). Technical interest: understanding of environments, platforms, and QA tools; advanced technical topics are handled by the co‑lead. Nice to have: Knowledge of consoles and build pipelines. Basic networking / online services understanding. Exposure to game engines and/or scripting. Soft Skills (what we expect from you) Leadership: team spirit, ability to unite and maintain a positive team dynamic. Clear and pedagogical communication: giving meaning, explaining the “why,” aligning teams. Initiative & autonomy: strong onboarding over the first 6 months, then high level of autonomy expected. Rigor: tracking priorities, Jira, rituals, indicators. But above all, you bring positive energy every day! Informations complémentaires Recruitment Process Application review: our team will carefully study your profile. Quick pre‑qualification call (max. 30 min): if your profile matches, we will conduct a short call to validate key elements. Interview 1 – Discovery (1 hour, online): with a recruitment team member to get to know you and assess alignment with the role. Interview 2 – Technical (1 hour, online): discussion with the Quality Project Manager to dive into the technical aspects and ensure we “speak the same language.” A second technical interview may be requested depending on the team’s needs. Your onboarding Phase 1: Understanding expectations, project vision, and framework with the Quality Project Manager. Phase 2: Technical immersion and discovery of the teams and tools with the second Lead QA Analyst. Additional Information Contract type: Permanent (CDI) Location: Montpellier Start date: as soon as you’re available Consultez ce guide qui a pour but de vous accompagner dans votre candidature, et découvrez nos actions pour encourager plus de diversité et d'inclusion. Rejoindre Ubisoft Montpellier c’est avoir accès dès le premier jour à : De la flexibilité dans tes horaires et la possibilité de travailler à distance dans les conditions prévues par la charte Ubisoft. 20 jours de télétravail par an depuis un pays de l’union européenne (réservé aux profils de citoyennetés européennes) ; Le remboursement de ton titre de transport à 50% ou une indemnité kilométrique si tu utilises le vélo comme mode de déplacement ; Notre ludothèque où tu pourras emprunter les derniers jeux Ubisoft, ceux de la concurrence, et des consoles ; Notre CSE et ses tarifs préférentiels sur une large gamme de spectacles, salles de cinéma, concerts, salles de sport, parcs d’attractions, et pleins d’autres bons plans. En tant qu’employeur, Ubisoft offre à tous les mêmes opportunités d’accès à l’emploi sans distinction de genre, ethnicité, religion, orientation sexuelle, statut social, handicap et d’âge. Ubisoft veille à développer un environnement de travail inclusif qui reflète la diversité de sa communauté de joueurs dans ses équipes. Ubisoft travaille activement à réduire son empreinte carbone et à mobiliser ses communautés dans le cadre de son engagement Play Green. Toute information sera traité de manière confidentielle conformément à la Loi sur l'équité en matière d'emploi. Consultez ce guide qui a pour but de vous accompagner dans votre candidature, et découvrez nos actions pour encourager plus de diversité et d'inclusion. Contract: Permanent Work flexibility: Office-based

Responsibilities

The Lead QA Analyst will be responsible for leading and organizing QA team activities, including setting clear objectives, planning, and resource allocation, while also redesigning, implementing, and maintaining QA processes like test strategy and acceptance criteria. This role involves close collaboration with Development teams to continuously improve pipelines and delivering regular reports on project quality status and risks.