Senior QA Analyst - Monopoly GO! at Scopely

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Test Plans, Bug Tracking, JIRA, Mobile Games, Agile Methodologies, Communication, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, Collaboration, User Experience, Reporting, Playtesting, Customer Support, Game Development

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Scopely is looking for a Senior QA Analyst to join our Monopoly Go! team in Barcelona on a hybrid basis. At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our 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. Monopoly GO! is our new casual game and a key franchise that has just become one of Scopely’s largest games enjoyed by millions of players. The team is based in Europe and the US, and works every day to create captivating new experiences for our players. What You Will Do Reporting to your Vertical Group QA Lead, you will play a vital role in upholding quality standards within one of Monopoly Go’s tightly integrated teams, known as a Pod. Collaborating with both internal and external partners, you’ll support regular feature and content releases, from initial concept through to post-release support, ensuring that the highest quality is maintained throughout. As a key advocate for quality at Scopely, you will help shape our ongoing commitment to excellence. Ensure your pod’s contributions to each release meet the highest standard of quality, focusing on both defect prevention and overall user experience, while also maintaining a broad, holistic view of release quality across the wider team Develop clear and comprehensive test plans that define scope of coverage, accurate time estimates, resourcing needs, tooling / cheat needs, and any wider requirements to support testing from concept through to release Drive the creation, upkeep, and execution of test suites and cases tailored to your pod’s specific needs and evolving scope Maintain a clean and prioritized bug database in alignment with your pod’s work Lead the onboarding of external embedded QA resources into your pod, ensuring they are set up for success and aligned with internal processes, while fostering a strong working relationship to remain aligned on priorities at all times Take ownership of your pod’s quality output by leading through example, performing hands-on testing, and ensuring accountability at all stages of development Raise pre-production quality concerns by reviewing briefs and design documents, championing a ‘shift left’ attitude Facilitate pod-specific playtests to gather broader feedback, track issues effectively, and ensure follow-up actions are taken where needed Collaborate with Customer Support and the Live & Release teams to investigate live issues, advocating for timely resolutions while addressing root causes to prevent recurrence Adhere to team-wide QA governance and best practices, ensuring full alignment with the project’s QA lifecycle from inception through post-release support Actively participate in pod and QA team ceremonies, providing feedback and staying aligned with team strategies and direction Collaborate closely with developers to understand changes in scope and assess cross-functional impacts that may require additional quality control Monitor holistic app health metrics such as ANRs and crash rates, particularly following your pod’s contributions to a release, and act accordingly to mitigate issues Take part in annual reviews by offering feedback to peers and managers, while also using the opportunity to reflect and grow professionally Embody and promote Scopely’s core tenets through your actions, communication, and leadership What We’re Looking For Strong verbal / written communication and an excellent attention to detail Strong time management, accountability and organisational skills Strong negotiation skills with the ability to effectively advocate for your team’s needs, while maintaining a clear understanding of business priorities to ensure balanced, mutually beneficial outcomes Proactive, enthusiastic and self-motivated Flexible to an agile setup with the ability to multitask, managing coverage for multiple high profile releases with strict deadlines A strong commercial awareness with an understanding of business priorities and goals Exceptional reporting capabilities Extensive knowledge of JIRA and / or similar bug tracking systems Mobile exposure and an understanding of Apple / Google submission protocol A sound understanding of the gaming industry and the typical end to end development lifecycle 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 & embrace the adventure! About 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, visit: scopely.com Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com. Our official website is www.scopely.com. Please only apply to positions posted on our official website and ensure the recruiter only communicates via the official email domain. Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice and EEA/UK Privacy Notice. Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Responsibilities

The Senior QA Analyst will uphold quality standards within the Monopoly GO! team, collaborating with internal and external partners to support feature and content releases. They will develop test plans, maintain a bug database, and ensure quality output through hands-on testing and effective communication.