Lead QA Engineer (Remote)
Company : Backgammon Galaxy (backgammongalaxy.com)
Location : Remote (HQ in Cyprus) | Full-time
Backgammon Galaxy is the leading web and mobile platform for playing backgammon, with a community of 150,000+ players worldwide. We’ve been growing for four years and are now looking for a Lead QA Engineer to help us scale further. Our team works 100% remotely and asynchronously, following modern software development practices.
If you’re passionate about quality, automation, and building scalable QA processes, this is your opportunity to make a major impact on a product loved by thousands of players.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and mentor the QA team, defining quality standards and best practices
- Design and implement test automation strategies for regression and performance testing
- Establish and maintain QA processes across Web (React), Mobile (Flutter), Backend (Elixir / NodeJS), and Infrastructure (Kubernetes)
- Collaborate with product and development teams to integrate quality into every stage of development
- Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies and processes
- Manage test environments and coordinate testing activities across platforms
- Create and maintain detailed test documentation and reporting
- Mentor junior QA engineers and help grow the QA function
What We’re Looking For
MSc / BSc in a STEM field or equivalent professional experience5+ years in QA, with at least 2 years in a leadership roleHands-on experience with automation tools : Playwright, Selenium, BrowserStackStrong programming skills in Python and TypeScriptExperience testing Web (React), Mobile (Flutter), and Backend (Elixir / NodeJS)Performance testing experience (JMeter, K6, or similar)Solid understanding of Git, CI / CD pipelines, API testing, and database testingExcellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionallyExperience working in startups and remote teamsSelf-driven, organized, and proactiveBonus Points For
Infrastructure testing experience (Kubernetes, Docker)Mobile automation testing expertiseFamiliarity with monitoring and observability toolsLoad and stress testing experienceKnowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologiesExperience with test management toolsUnderstanding of security testing practicesDatabase knowledge (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)Cloud platform experienceWhy You’ll Love Working With Us
💻 Fully remote : Work from anywhere⏱ Asynchronous culture : Minimal meetings, maximum focus time🕒 Flexible schedule : Own your calendar💰 Competitive salary : Based on experience🚀 Growth opportunities : Help shape QA from the ground up🎯 Impact : Work on a platform with 150,000+ users🤝 Collaborative team : Supportive, motivated colleaguesPerfect for :
✅ Experienced QA engineers ready for a leadership role
✅ Technical leaders passionate about automation & process improvement
✅ Remote work enthusiasts who thrive in startup environments