QA Analyst

Company Overview

Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including “MONOPOLY GO!”, “Pokémon GO,” “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, and “Yahtzee® With Buddies.” Founded in 2011, the company is the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, with more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Scopely operates with thousands of team members across four continents and is recognized for its tenet-driven culture and proprietary technology platform, Playgami.

Role Overview

Scopely is looking for a QA Analyst to join the Monopoly Go! team in Barcelona. The role reports to the Vertical Group QA Lead of Live Minigames. The analyst will play a vital role in upholding quality standards within a "Pod" (a tightly integrated team) for the Monopoly Go! franchise.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pod contributions to each release meet the highest quality standards, focusing on defect prevention, user experience, and a holistic view of release quality across the team.
• Develop clear and comprehensive test plans defining scope, time estimates, resourcing, and tooling/cheat requirements.
• Drive the creation, upkeep, and execution of test suites and cases tailored to the pod’s needs and evolving scope.
• Support and adopt AI-driven QA initiatives to improve efficiency, coverage, and reporting.
• Maintain a clean and prioritized bug database aligned with pod work.
• Lead the onboarding of external embedded QA resources, ensuring alignment with internal processes and fostering strong working relationships.
• Take ownership of pod quality output through hands-on testing and leadership.
• Review briefs and design documents to raise pre-production quality concerns, championing a ‘shift left’ attitude.
• Facilitate pod-specific playtests to gather feedback and track issues.
• Collaborate with Customer Support and Live & Release teams to investigate live issues and address root causes.
• Adhere to team-wide QA governance and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in POD and QA team ceremonies.
• Collaborate with developers to understand scope changes and assess cross-functional impacts.
• Monitor app health metrics (ANRs and crash rates) post-release and mitigate issues.
• Embody and promote Scopely’s core tenets.

Required Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong time management, accountability, and organizational skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to advocate for team needs while balancing business priorities.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated personality.
• Flexibility to work in an agile environment with the ability to multitask across multiple high-profile releases.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business goals.
• Exceptional reporting capabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of JIRA or similar bug tracking systems.
• Mobile exposure and understanding of Apple and Google submission protocols.
• Sound understanding of the gaming industry and the end-to-end development lifecycle.

Employment Commitment

Scopely is committed to a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. Employment is based solely on merit and qualifications. The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by law.