Qa & Release Manager Milano

Qa & Release Manager
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Your mission: Be the ultimate flaw-finding bug-blocker for a world-class suite of apps.

Since launching in 2013, Bending Spoons has served around half a billion people across the globe through our suite of cutting-edge products.

Still, we've only just crossed the starting line on our mission to make an enduring positive impact on our customers, on our fellow Spooners, and on society at large.

With around 90 million monthly users, our apps can't be anything short of world-class in their quality and performance.

That's why we're looking for someone who'll make it their personal mission to uncover every flaw, failure, and functionality weakness in our products.

You'll leave no stone unturned in your search for even the smallest of bugs, and when issues are reported, you'll investigate them to identify the root of the problem with lightning speed and unwavering determination.

A few examples of your responsibilities

- Manually test all the functionalities of our apps to ensure they work as intended on all devices and under all circumstances.

- Write detailed test cases to evaluate and validate a variety of features and functionalities.

- Work closely with our customer support, software engineers, and product managers to monitor live issues and make sure they are completely resolved.

- Double-check that the behind-the-scenes services are properly integrated.

- Release final software to Apple and Google and manage rejections as well as approvals.

What we look for

- Accuracy and precision.

Your attention to detail is spot-on, and you're painstakingly accurate.

- Humility.

You're down to earth, eager to listen to feedback and constructive criticism, and ready to support your team with whatever it needs to succeed.

- Curiosity and initiative.

You love exploring, and are forever hunting down new opportunities and testing fresh ideas.

Rather than waiting to be told what to do, you go seek.

- A collaborative nature.

You can understand others and work well with them, balancing patience and assertiveness.

- Tenacity.

Once you have a goal, there's no stopping you!

Failure doesn't discourage you—after every stumble, you get right back up and try again.

- Proficiency in English.

You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.

What we offer

- Real impact.

We automate most menial tasks, freeing you up to focus your expertise where it can make the biggest impact.

- Talented, knowledgeable colleagues.

Learn from (and teach) some of the brightest and most skilled people you'll ever meet.

Your talent is going to blossom here.

- Continuous education.

Spooners get unlimited backing for learning investments, including Italian or English lessons and things like courses, conferences, and books.

There's no permission or approval process—you're fully trusted to use the company's resources efficiently.

- Remote working.

Spend as much or as little time in our Milan office as you choose.

Many Spooners like to change up their environment and get out of the city whenever the mood strikes.

You've always got the freedom to decide where today's office is.

- Flexible schedule.

Our regular hours are 9-6 GMT+1, but this isn't a "clock in, clock out" company.

You're fully trusted to create the right conditions for your own personal peak productivity.

We only ask that you're available to your teammates a good chunk of the day (six hours or so).

That's why it's generally best to be based somewhere with a similar time zone—between GMT-2 and GMT+3.

- Unlimited time off.

Take all the time you need to be with your family or just recharge your batteries.

There's no maximum number of days off, and there isn't any kind of permission process.

We just ask that you make your vacation decisions mindfully.

- Competitive salary and stock options.

Our compensation package is highly competitive, and can grow rapidly and include stock options, depending on your performance and seniority.

- Relocation package.

If you need to relocate for the position, we typically cover reasonable transportation and moving expenses, provide up to three months of temporary accommodation, and help you and your close family members with visa support if necessary.

The selection process