Junior SQA Engineer

Location: Salford, GB, M5 3EA Requisition ID: 17963 Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com. Role Overview Are you passionate about gaming and quality assurance? Join our dynamic team as a QA Engineer and play a key role in delivering high-quality gaming experiences. You’ll work on exciting projects, ensuring our games are bug-free, user-friendly, and meet the highest standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make an impact in the gaming industry. Location: Manchester (hybrid role)What You Will Do

• Plan, estimate, and coordinate testing activities to keep projects on track and maintain top-quality standards.
• Identify, document, and track bugs clearly, working closely with development teams to resolve issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with developers, producers, and product managers to understand game requirements and deliverables.
• Perform both manual and automated testing to ensure every game feature works flawlessly.
• Conduct thorough regression testing to verify bug fixes and prevent recurring issues.

Validate defects and confirm proper resolution, helping maintain a smooth gaming experience for players. What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in software quality assurance.
• An understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for delivering quality.

Nice To Have

• Experience with cross-browser and mobile testing.
• Knowledge of Lottery gaming regulations.
• Familiarity with Jira or other project management tools.

Our Expectations For Your Role

• Take ownership of your work and drive results, even in complex situations.
• Build positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Make informed decisions and proactively solve problems.
• Show resilience, energy, and a positive mindset in the face of change or challenges.
• Demonstrate self-leadership by continuously learning and improving.
• Bring creativity and innovation to QA processes, helping us push gaming quality to the next level.

Why Join Us?

• Work on exciting gaming projects that reach players worldwide.
• Learn and grow in a supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Make a real impact on game quality and player experience.

Enjoy a culture that encourages innovation, creativity, and continuous development! Brightstar is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. Brightstar is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted. All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.