QA Lead (with automation experience)

Описание

We’re a product powerhouse building a full-stack ecosystem for iGaming businesses.

One bet: our technology is so rock-solid that we stake our own business on it.

From our hubs in Ukraine, Georgia, the UK, and the Philippines, we blend real-world experience, a battle-tested Tech Radar , all within an open-door culture.

We invite the QA Lead to join the VeliPlay team.

VeliPlay is our homegrown game studio — where crash, instant, and real-time mechanics meet bold ideas and sharp execution.

Backed by the full power of the VeliTech ecosystem, we built games for today’s players — and tomorrow’s hits.  Here, dev meets design, sound meets strategy, and every sprint is driven by one goal: crafting gameplay that feels alive.  In this role, you will: Manage the QA team, including manual and automation engineers Build, improve, and prioritise QA processes and activities Owning release quality decisions Decide when test automation is needed and when manual testing is more effective Estimate testing activities and analyse potential risks based on business priorities Be able to step in and execute complex UI, API, and WebSocket testing across platforms when required Participate in writing automated tests within existing automation frameworks Analyse complex issues and manage the full defect lifecycle, including root cause analysis Own and maintain QA documentation Contribute to feature analysis and provide ideas for improving product quality and user experience Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies and cross-functional team processes Engage with teams across all departments to clarify requirements and ensure alignment on quality goals Skills and experience you will need: 5+ years of experience in software testing Leadership experience: ability to mentor engineers and set QA standards Experience in writing automated tests using automation frameworks such as Playwright  High sense of ownership and responsibility for product quality Strong communication skills Problem-solving and analytical skills Strong understanding of client-server architecture Understanding of which type of testing should be applied to a specific feature Experience in analysing and validating requirements and design, including asking clarifying questions, exploring business logic, and suggesting ways to improve the product Experience in testing cross-platform products Experience in log analysis for debugging and issue investigation Experience creating test cases, test documentation, and defect reports Experience testing APIs (REST/WebSocket) and working with SQL Familiarity with AWS services Understanding CI/CD processes Tech stack: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, AWS HIRING PROCESS:  Intro Call with TA Specialist → Technical Interview → Final interview → Offer We offer: Level up daily.

Real mentorship, a clear career path, and support to lead your product.

Battle-tested tech stack.

Work with what we bet on: microservices, serverless, SRE strength.

Health comes first.

Health support options vary based on your location.

Work your way.

Remote, Kyiv, Tbilisi, Manila, London — or mix it up.

Time off that matters.

Paid vacation, public holidays — to recharge your way.

Build your brand.

Share your story, grow your voice — inside and out.

Culture with a pulse.

Team offsites, community events, and the energy of people who care.