QA Manager

We are looking for an experienced QA Manager to join our iGaming team and lead a group of QA Engineers responsible for the quality of our products and features. As a QA Manager, you will combine hands-on testing, team leadership, mentoring, test planning, and close collaboration with Product and Engineering teams. You will ensure that the team delivers high-quality software while continuously improving testing processes, automation, and overall QA practices. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership - Lead and coordinate a team of QA Engineers. - Distribute QA tasks and ensure appropriate testing coverage across projects. - Mentor and support team members in their technical and professional development. - Establish a collaborative and ownership-driven team culture. - Identify skill gaps and help define individual development plans. QA & Testing - Plan and coordinate testing activities for new features, releases, and integrations. - Review test plans, test cases, and test scenarios created by the team. - Ensure appropriate coverage for functional, regression, integration, exploratory, API, and end-to-end testing. - Participate in testing of critical and complex functionality. - Investigate complex defects and help the team identify root causes. - Ensure defects are properly documented, prioritized, tracked, and verified. - Monitor overall product quality and communicate risks to stakeholders. Release Management - Coordinate QA activities during release cycles. - Ensure the team is prepared for upcoming releases. - Track testing progress and communicate status, risks, and blockers. - Participate in release readiness discussions. - Support production releases and post-release verification. - Participate in root-cause analysis of production incidents and help define preventive actions. Collaboration - Work closely with team and other departments. - Participate in refinement, sprint planning, retrospectives, and release meetings. - Ensure requirements are clear and testable before development starts. - Challenge unclear or risky requirements when necessary. - Help the team maintain a strong focus on quality throughout the SDLC. Requirements: - 5-6+ years of experience in QA, with previous experience as a Senior QA, QA Manager, or Team Lead within iGaming. - Experience leading or mentoring QA Engineers. - Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and QA processes. - Strong experience with web and API testing. - Good understanding of Agile/Scrum development processes. - Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, TestRail, Xray, or similar. - Experience working with CI/CD environments. - Understanding of test automation and automation frameworks. - Experience with SQL and database validation. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. - Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Technical Skills: Experience with some of the following technologies and tools: - REST API / Postman. - SQL. - Git. - Jira / Confluence. - Selenium / Playwright / Cypress. - Kafka or other messaging systems. By joining us, you can expect: - A unique opportunity to build a career in a global, fast-growing company. - An attractive remuneration package, based on qualifications and experience. - Continuous learning and development opportunities. - Company-wide events and team activities, fostering a fun and supportive work environment. - Wolt monthly allowance. - Snack Heaven! Our fully equipped kitchen offers free snacks, fruits, and beverages. - Medical and wellness app, supporting both mental and physical well-being!