QA Director - Monopoly GO!

Scopely is seeking a QA Director for the Monopoly GO! team in Seville, Spain, on a hybrid basis. This role involves designing, developing, and improving the test framework for a Vertical Group cluster, overseeing internal and external QA teams, and collaborating with senior leadership to foster a culture of quality. The director will contribute to strategic planning, resource structuring, and continuous improvement, ensuring exceptional user experience for Monopoly GO!.

Must Have

• Design and improve test framework for Monopoly GO! Vertical Group.
• Oversee internal and external QA teams.
• Collaborate with leadership to foster a culture of quality.
• Lead implementation of QA strategy and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to strategic planning of QA resources.
• Mentor Monopoly GO! QA leadership team.
• Develop and refine team metrics for quality and performance.
• Collaborate with external QA vendors.
• Research and oversee QA tooling, championing automation.
• Safeguard release quality for Monopoly GO!.
• Investigate and resolve critical live issues.
• Maintain bug database and QA documentation.
• Define QA career progression paths.
• Possess exceptional leadership and managerial skills.
• Demonstrate strong communication and attention to detail.
• Exhibit strong time management and organizational skills.
• Apply strong negotiation skills.
• Be proactive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• Work flexibly in an agile environment, able to multitask.
• Show strong commercial awareness.
• Have extensive knowledge of JIRA and bug tracking systems.
• Deep understanding of Monopoly GO! core gameplay systems.

Perks & Benefits

• Relocation assistance

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 the Senior QA Director (EU), you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and continuously improving our test framework for one of our Vertical Group clusters based in Sevilla, supporting Scopely’s flagship title, Monopoly Go!

In this role, you will oversee both internal and external QA teams, collaborating closely with senior leadership and cross-functional partners to foster a culture of quality across the organization.

You will be instrumental in shaping how we iterate toward success and continuously evolve our ways of working.

• Support the definition and lead implementation of the Vertical Groups testing framework and QA strategy, helping to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Contribute to the strategic planning and structuring of QA resources within the Vertical Group, providing input into the annual operating plan based on project demands and long-term goals
• Assist in recruiting, mentoring, and supporting the Monopoly Go! QA leadership team across all facets of the project
• Promote a "Culture of Quality" by reinforcing established quality pillars and collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed quality throughout the development process
• Assist in the development and refinement of team metrics to evaluate quality and operational performance within your Vertical Group, driving excellence across QA and the wider development team
• Collaborate with external QA vendors by supporting the definition of expectations, tracking key KPIs, and encouraging consistent performance within your Vertical Group
• Support the research and oversight of QA tooling by monitoring industry trends, optimizing value and efficiency, and actively championing automation initiatives within your Vertical Group
• Safeguard release quality for Monopoly Go!, ensuring defect mitigation and exceptional user experience. Investigate critical live issues and implement solutions to prevent recurrence
• Assist in annual performance and compensation reviews, offering insights on individual impact, team achievements, and industry standards, within your respective Vertical Group
• Provide senior leadership and stakeholders with relevant updates, reports, and risk assessments as needed
• Maintain and monitor the Vertical Groups bug database to ensure it reflects real-time, accurate insights into overall game quality
• Help manage and maintain the QA Confluence space, ensuring documentation remains clear, up-to-date, and aligned with QA standards
• Partner with the Senior QA Director and HR to help define and support clear QA career progression paths for personnel within your Vertical Group, leveraging Career Development Plans and Job Family Architecture
• Assist in organizing team-building events to foster morale, collaboration, and a positive team culture
• Develop a deep understanding of Monopoly Go! and its core gameplay systems to effectively support ongoing quality efforts and project needs
• Exemplify core tenets, becoming a role model across the team

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional leadership and managerial skills with proven experience
• 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
• Comfortable travelling on occasion to various team hub locations
• Exceptional reporting capabilities
• Extensive knowledge of JIRA and / or similar bug tracking systems

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

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.

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, 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,” is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

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 Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

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