QA Lead

Scopely is looking for a QA Lead to join our unannounced project team in Barcelona on a hybrid basis, working three days a week from the hub. We can support with visa sponsorship and relocation assistance.At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and aim to inspire play every day—whether in our work environments alongside talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing, and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious, unannounced, cross-platform Strategy/MMO title , building a team of talented and passionate game makers to join us on this exciting journey.Responsibilities Quality Leadership & Coordination : You will coordinate QA efforts within your game area, managing daily operations to ensure efficient testing, complete coverage, and alignment with project milestones. Acting as the primary QA point of contact, you’ll maintain clear communication with production, design, and engineering to deliver high-quality results on scheduleTeam Management & Development : You will lead and mentor a team of QA Analysts, guiding their daily work and professional growth while fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment. You’ll set clear goals, promote accountability, and encourage continuous learning and improvement across the teamPlanning & Execution : You will develop and maintain test plans and strategies aligned with design and technical requirements, overseeing execution across gameplay, systems, UI, and backend components. You’ll ensure consistent coverage across platforms, identifying gaps and adjusting resources as the project evolvesCross-Functional Collaboration : You will collaborate with engineers, producers, and designers to integrate quality standards throughout development, from concept to release. Working with localization, deployment, and live ops teams, you’ll help validate updates and patches while coordinating with external QA partners to maintain consistent quality and delivery standardsQuality Insights & Continuous Improvement : You will analyze data and defect trends to identify risks and root causes, providing clear insights to project leadership. You’ll deliver concise QA reports on coverage and release readiness while driving process improvements, automation, and workflow optimizations to enhance overall efficiencyRelease & Live Operations Support : You will lead release readiness testing to ensure stable, high-quality builds across all platforms. You’ll support incident triage, regression testing, and post-release analysis to maintain stability and performance while helping build a scalable QA framework that supports the project’s growth into live operationsWhat We’re Looking For 4+ years of QA experience in the video game industry, with at least 1–2 years in a coordination or lead roleProven experience overseeing QA for complex gameplay systems or live service titlesStrong understanding of QA processes, methodologies, and risk-based testing approachesSkilled in planning, scheduling, and coordinating QA efforts across multidisciplinary teamsProficient in JIRA, Testmo, and version control or build management toolsFamiliarity with Unity and experience testing across multiple platforms (mobile, PC, console)Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skillsAbility to mentor and support QA team members while maintaining accountability and clear expectationsExperience collaborating with external QA partners or co-development studiosBased in or willing to relocate to Barcelona, with a hybrid schedule (3 days/week in-office)At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us and embrace the adventureAbout Us Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as MONOPOLY GO, Star Trek Fleet Command, Stumble Guys, MARVEL Strike Force, and Yahtzee With Buddies, among others. Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer experience across multiple platforms—from mobile, web, PC and beyond. Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies, Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.For more information on Scopely, please note the official website is Scopely. Our recruiters communicate via the official email domain. Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request