Lead Quality Assurance Engineer (Backgammon Galaxy)

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 experience

5+ years in QA, with at least 2 years in a leadership role

Hands-on experience with automation tools : Playwright, Selenium, BrowserStack

Strong programming skills in Python and TypeScript

Experience 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 testing

Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Experience working in startups and remote teams

Self-driven, organized, and proactive

Bonus Points For

Infrastructure testing experience (Kubernetes, Docker)

Mobile automation testing expertise

Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools

Load and stress testing experience

Knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologies

Experience with test management tools

Understanding of security testing practices

Database knowledge (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

Cloud platform experience

Why 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 colleagues

Perfect for :

✅ Experienced QA engineers ready for a leadership role

✅ Technical leaders passionate about automation & process improvement

✅ Remote work enthusiasts who thrive in startup environments