QA Lead

Scopely is looking for a smart, technically strong, and process-adaptive QA Lead to join our GSN Casino team in Bangalore 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. The GSN Casino team is home to slots, bingo, cards, and more! Work on incredible games, including a top-10 grossing app, alongside the best in the business. What You’ll Do Own end-to-end quality strategy for your cluster, ensuring high confidence releases and strong player experience across all pods Build, lead, and scale a high-performing QA team, including hiring, mentoring, and driving performance excellence Demonstrate excellence in team management, task management, and cross-pod coordination, ensuring optimal planning, prioritization, and execution across multiple workstreams Define and drive test strategy, coverage, and risk-based validation approaches across features, content, and technical initiatives Champion a shift-left approach, actively contributing during design and early development phases to identify risks, gaps, and quality concerns Approach validation with a product and player-first mindset, evaluating features not just from a QA perspective but from an end-user and business impact standpoint Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Design, and Art to influence quality decisions, ensuring alignment with player expectations and business goals Establish, maintain, and analyze quality metrics and reports (defect leakage, coverage, cycle time, live issues), ensuring data is tracked effectively and used to drive continuous improvement Own release quality and risk assessment, providing clear recommendations and participating in Go/No-Go decisions Drive automation and efficiency initiatives, including leveraging modern tools and exploring AI-driven approaches to improve scalability and effectiveness Manage and collaborate with external QA partners, ensuring clear expectations, high-quality output, and effective utilization Maintain strong visibility across stakeholders by proactively communicating progress, risks, and blockers What We’re Looking For 5+ years in QA, with 3+ years in leadership roles, ideally in mobile gaming or live-service environments Proven excellence in team leadership, mentoring, and upskilling, with a strong focus on developing talent and building future leaders Strong capability in team management, task prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration across pods or clusters Ability to balance leadership with hands-on contribution, actively participating in testing, debugging, and critical validations Ability to think beyond QA execution with a product-oriented and player-centric mindset Experience defining and leveraging metrics, dashboards, and reporting to track quality and drive decisions Strong understanding of modern QA practices, including risk-based testing, shift-left methodologies, and continuous improvement Demonstrated mindset of aligning with industry standards and proactively upskilling to stay current with evolving QA practices Experience working with external/offshore QA teams Exposure to automation frameworks and AI-driven testing approaches is a strong plus Strong gaming mindset with an understanding of player behavior and engagement mechanics; prior experience in Slots or casino-style games is a significant advantage Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills Deep familiarity with tools like JIRA, test management systems, and automation frameworks 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, sup ... (truncated, view full listing at source)