Lead QA Specialist - Strategy Games

About the Position

Lead QA Specialist - Strategy Games

At Twin Harbour Interactive, part of Stillfront Group, we strive to develop high-quality strategy games played by millions worldwide. In our eyes, game development is a promise for fun and entertainment - that's what we live and aim for! Quality is our Strategy. We're looking for an exceptional Lead QA to set the standard for quality across our entire game portfolio and build the team that upholds it.

The Supremacy franchise is one of Stillfront Group's biggest and fastest-growing IPs. Supremacy is being operated from Hamburg and Malta with location-bound game operations. This role offers the stability of a market leader combined with the creative agility of a specialized studio.

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Responsibilities

• Quality Ownership for WW3: Define and drive the end-to-end test strategy, coverage standards, and QA processes for one of our massively multiplayer long-term grand strategy games.
• Bug Lifecycle Management: Lead triage and prioritization, ensuring critical defects are resolved and never fall through the cracks.
• People Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of QA specialists, fostering their professional growth and high performance.
• Effective Communication: Proactively identify and surface risks to leadership, holding the quality bar daily without interrupting release protocols/cadence.
• Release Authority: Own the product release with confidence alongside the Producer, defining and utilizing KPIs (e.g., defect density, test coverage, escape rate, etc.) to back your decisions.
• AI & Innovation: Research and invest in emerging AI technologies to modernize testing workflows and keep the team at the cutting edge of game quality engineering.

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Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in Manual Testing, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role (or People Manager or Team Lead) - you have built and grown teams before in the gaming industry – ideally in free-to-play, browser-based, or mobile strategy games.
• Full-Stack QA: Proven track record across backend services and frontend UI, from early design concepts to final implementations.
• Leadership: You communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and know how to align stakeholders around quality standards.
• Language: Fluency in English is a must; additional languages are a plus.
• Location: Seeking candidates based in or willing to relocate to Malta, with a valid work permit.
• AI-Forward Mindset: Comfortable leveraging AI tools and methodologies to make QA processes faster, smarter, and more impactful.

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We Offer

• A Global Team, A Shared Purpose: Our strength lies in our diversity. With over 30 nationalities represented across our two locations, we're united by a shared passion for strategy games and a bold vision for the future. We celebrate what makes each of us unique - our perspectives, our stories, and the paths that led us here.
• Work Your Way: Whether you're crafting worlds from a harbor-view desk in Hamburg or fine-tuning design details under the Maltese sun, we support flexible hybrid work models that empower you to do your best work - wherever you are.
• Grow With Us: At Twin Harbour, your journey matters. Our Career Path Framework and mentorship culture provide the clarity and feedback you need to take the next step - whether you're deepening your expertise or branching into new disciplines. We invest in your growth with language courses, e-learning platforms, and support for conferences and training.
• We're Human First: We believe that great teams are built on trust, respect, and good humor. From game nights to casual drinks, quiz nights, and karaoke, we don't just work together - we connect, play, and support each other like a true crew.

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About the Company

We're on a mission to create unforgettable strategy experiences. If you're curious, collaborative, and driven by impact, we’d love to meet you.

At Twin Harbour Interactive, you'll step into a creative, collaborative environment where your ideas help shape the future of long-term strategy gaming. With the agility of an indie team and the reach of a global studio, we value innovation, ownership, and bold thinking.

We're a passionate, multicultural crew with a flat hierarchy and a deep love for smart game design. Whether you're coding, creating, or coordinating, you'll have the freedom to make an impact-and the support to keep growing.

Expect meaningful challenges, curious minds, and a work setup that fits your needs. Our games are built using C#, JavaScript/HTML5, Java, and PHP - and always with players at the center.

With studios in Hamburg’s iconic St. Pauli district and sunny San Ġiljan, Malta, you’ll enjoy inspiring views, an international vibe, and a team that loves what they do.