QA Specialist

About North Star Network

North Star Network (NSN) is a global sports and betting media group that builds and operates leading digital brands connecting sports fans and bettors across 30+ countries.

Our mission is to turn passion for sports and gaming into trusted information, data-driven insights, and responsible entertainment.

We're a multicultural and fully remote company uniting 50+ in-house and 200+ external experts from more than 20 nationalities across Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

About the Role

The QA Specialist is responsible for ensuring that product features are delivered with the highest quality through rigorous testing, defect identification, and validation processes.

Reporting to Head of product, they work closely with Product Owners and Product Managers, Developers, and UX to verify that requirements are correctly implemented and that product releases remain stable and consistent.

Their mission is to design, execute, and maintain test plans including end-to-end tests, regression suites, exploratory testing to safeguard product reliability and user experience.

This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to risk detection and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Test Planning & Execution

• Define testing strategy for projects, sites, new features, enhancements, and bug fixes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with functional and non-functional requirements.
• Conduct automatic and manual testing activities including functional, regression, end-to-end, and exploratory testing.

2. Regression & End-to-End Testing

• Build and maintain end-to-end tests covering critical workflows.
• Execute regression tests after releases to ensure product stability.
• Support the identification of automation candidates and collaborate with development team when applicable.

3. Defect Management & Quality Reporting

• Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps and impact assessments.
• Work with developers and Product Owners or Product Managers to prioritize bugs based on severity and user impact.
• Re-test resolved issues and validate fixes before release.
• Prepare test progress reports and highlight quality risks, gaps, and areas requiring attention.

4. Collaboration with Development & Product Teams

• Participate in requirement reviews and refinement sessions to ensure testability and clarity.
• Provide early feedback on design and implementation decisions impacting quality.
• Collaborate with UX designers, Product Owners or Product Managers, and development team to ensure that delivered experiences match intended designs and functionalities.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in manual and automated testing (functional, regression, end-to-end, exploratory)
• Ability to design, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with product requirements
• Skilled in defect identification, documentation, tracking, and validation, including clear reproduction steps and impact assessment
• Proactive in risk detection and quality assurance, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with regression and end-to-end testing frameworks, and ability to identify automation opportunities
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with Product Owners/Managers, developers, and UX teams
• Ability to review and clarify requirements early to ensure testability and alignment with expected user experience

What We Offer

• Work on some of our most exciting and high-traffic platforms, including & (reaching millions of sports fans and bettors worldwide
• 100% remote possible
• Join a dynamic, multicultural team passionate about sports and digital media.
• Career development opportunities in a fast-growing global company.
• A culture of autonomy, ownership, and innovation.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality products, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help ensure our product releases are reliable, stable, and deliver the best user experience across our international markets