Gaming:
Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.
Position Summary
Step into an exciting opportunity where your work helps shape immersive gaming experiences enjoyed by players around the world. This is your chance to be part of a creative, fast-paced environment where passion for gaming meets innovation.
We’re especially excited to welcome emerging talent whether you're early in your career or looking to break into the gaming industry, we value enthusiasm, curiosity and potential just as much as experience.
We're looking for people who are full of ideas, want to challenge the norm and work to our core values…
Dare to be Bold - We always bring courage to work to reach for the unbelievable.
Uphold Integrity - We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry.
Never Settle - We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail.
Celebrate Perspectives - We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways.
Win as a Team – We bring out the best in each other to share collective success.
The QA Tester role is a great opportunity for someone looking for their first role in the Gaming industry.
Salary: £25,750.00
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Chadderton
Fully onsite role, 5 days a week
Key Responsibilities
Bring your passion for gaming to life by contributing to the development and enhancement of engaging game experiences.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support the delivery of high-quality gaming products and platform updates across UK and international markets.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes, and overall product experience, and proactively share your ideas.
Communicate observations, feedback, and insights clearly to help drive continuous product improvement.
Support teams across the business when needed, contributing to a collaborative and team-oriented culture.
Take ownership of your work while remaining adaptable to shifting priorities and new challenges.
Continuously learn and build knowledge of game functionality, tools, and systems to stay effective and informed.
Strong working knowledge of testing methodologies, the QA process and the development life-cycle.
Running functional, performance, usability and compliance tests for UK and International gaming products, and for updates to the platform software.
Finding and reporting issues on game software being tested in a clear an accurate manner.
Updating test cases or suggesting new cases when relevant to do so.
What you’ll bring to the role:
A genuine passion for gaming and curiosity about how great player experiences are created.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to share ideas clearly and effectively.
A detail-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Confidence working independently, with a proactive and self-motivated approach.
The flexibility to adapt to a variety of tasks in a dynamic environment.
A willingness and ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, and processes.
Solid computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office tools such as Word and Excel.
Qualifications
What we can offer you:
Annual performance bonus
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)
1 day paid leave to work on charitable projects
1 day paid for personal celebration e.g. birthdays
Half Day for Health (encouraging you to take time away for you & your wellbeing)
Up to 8% employer pension contributions
A reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback
Remote GP Access
Private Medical Insurance
Elective Benefits: Tastecard/ Travel/Dental Insurance/ Give As You Earn
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Please note, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time. If you require visa sponsorship now or in the future we will not be able to progress with your application.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
Skills Required
- Strong working knowledge of testing methodologies, the QA process and the development life-cycle.
- Experience running functional, performance, usability and compliance tests.
- Ability to find, document and report issues clearly and accurately.
- Experience updating or creating test cases and suggesting new cases when relevant.
- Solid computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Confidence working independently with a proactive and self-motivated approach.
- Flexibility to adapt to a variety of tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Willingness and ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, and processes.
- A genuine passion for gaming and curiosity about player experiences.
Light & Wonder Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Light & Wonder and has not been reviewed or approved by Light & Wonder.
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Healthcare Strength — Aetna medical options with virtual care, plus programs like fertility support and chronic‑condition management, indicate broad and robust medical coverage. Dental and vision through major carriers add to overall depth.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Offerings such as fertility support via Progyny, gender‑affirming care through FOLX Health, and menopause care suggest coverage designed for diverse needs. Second‑opinion and specialized support services further widen accessibility.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Resources including a ComPsych EAP with counseling, Care.com membership, and RethinkCare parenting tools bolster everyday wellbeing. A Lifestyle Spending Account and wellness/non‑tobacco premium discounts enhance practical value.
Light & Wonder Insights
What We Do
Light & Wonder is a leading cross-platform global game company focused on creating new worlds where players can immerse themselves in dynamic casino, online or mobile games. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with nearly 5,000 employees, the company has locations on six continents.
