Lead QA Engineer

Who we are

Venatus is an award-winning, global ad-tech platform that connects advertisers to the exclusive audiences of 500+, world renowned gaming and entertainment publishers. We are tech-first. We are gamers. We are the difference makers. Because when it comes to helping the world’s most recognisable brands such as EA, Nintendo and Rovio produce outstanding advertising campaigns, our in-house creative team alongside our direct and programmatic ad-sales have an unrivaled track-record.

Our game-changing investment from leading private equity firm, LivingBridge makes this an exceptionally exciting time to join the company. Venatus has ambitious growth and expansion plans, launching new products and opening even more international offices. London is our HQ with regional offices in Amsterdam, New York, LA, Toronto, Sydney, Seoul and Manila.

Why you should work with us

Venatus is an extremely ambitious company and we pride ourselves on our open and supportive culture. Our talented employees stay loyal to our business due to the regular learning opportunities and experience of working directly with industry experts. We empower people to succeed, welcoming innovative ideas and ways of working that will ultimately help the business grow. We offer a fluid approach to hybrid working, giving employees the freedom to produce their best work, wherever they are. Joining Venatus is a play for the top. You’ll be challenged in positive ways, learn rapidly and develop a career in one of the most captivating industries in the world. You will be able to develop both professionally and as an individual, carving a career path that engages and excites you.

What we’re looking for

Venatus is looking for a Lead QA Engineer to drive the quality assurance strategy and execution for Venatus suite of products. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software through leadership, test planning, automation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated testing frameworks for the different components of the Venatus tech platform - from front end to back end to data pipelines

• Develop, implement, and oversee test strategies, plans, and processes to ensure high-quality software releases.

• Design and execute automated test cases, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.

• Lead and manage a team of QA engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, product management, DevOps) to identify and resolve quality issues.

• Establish and monitor key quality metrics, driving continuous improvement in test effectiveness and efficiency.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging QA tools, trends, and best practices to enhance the testing process.

• Advocate for quality standards and practices across the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.

• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.

• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, SQL) and building custom end to end automation tools

• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, TestNG, JUnit).

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests.

• Experience with testing data pipelines.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative mindset.

• Experience in digital advertising or AdTech is a plus.

Package:

• Competitive base salary dependent on experience

• Flexible working pattern

• Team building days

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Season Ticket Loan scheme

• Tech Scheme

• Private Health Care

• 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays and your birthday off

• Option to buy and sell annual leave allowance

• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing adtech company.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We understand that the best ideas are born from the collaboration of diverse minds, spanning all races, religions, ethnicities, genders and orientations. We are dedicated to making Venatus a safe, happy place to be, allowing everyone to feel comfortable and confident in order to produce their best work. We employ a range of talent that represents the diverse creativity of our industry and we are proud of our growing teams of employees who share these values.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the application process, please let us know by emailing [email protected]