QA Analyst (Contractor – Stockholm)
Who are we?
Smarkets: Predicting the Future of Betting
Smarkets runs one of the world’s most sophisticated prediction markets, handling over £29 billion in volume since 2010 and engaging 200,000+ traders globally. We’re a technology company that happens to revolutionise betting - from sports to political markets, to delivering the sharpest prices and the fairest odds.
Our stack is designed for scale, reliability, and speed: Linux, Kafka, Postgres, Kubernetes, with Python 3, C++17, and React powering our platform. We build infrastructure that institutions trust while keeping trading accessible to everyone. Our edge? We’ve thrived through every market cycle, competitor, and industry revolution.
At the heart of our success are our people. We create a high-performance environment where exceptional talent can thrive, blending deep business experience with a commercial mindset to drive strategic growth.
If you’re ready to help shape the future of prediction markets with cutting-edge technology and a customer-first philosophy, Smarkets is where you belong.
Your Mission
As a QA Analyst Contractor, you’ll be essential in preparing the Smarkets and BetSBK platforms for launch and growth in Sweden. Your mission is to:
Test core customer journeys to uncover bugs, usability issues, and friction points.
Deliver clear, actionable insights that move our product from 70% to full market readiness.
Help create a smooth, localised, and fully compliant experience that drives user satisfaction, retention, and revenue in the Swedish market.
What You’ll Be Working On
Perform functional and usability testing of the Swedish user experience across web and mobile apps.
Test core customer journeys:Landing → Sign-up
Sign-up → Login
Promo Opt-in → Deposit
Deposit → Bet Placement → Cash out → Withdrawal
Customer Support & KYC Flows
Document all issues with clear reproduction steps, screenshots, and recordings (where applicable).
Participate in live testing sessions with the Product team.
Provide a full QA report in English, including usability feedback, bug reports, and recommendations for improvement.
Verify fixes and validate product readiness.
About You
Native Swedish speaker with strong knowledge of local user behaviours and preferences.
Must have BankID and no existing Smarkets/SBK account.
Detail-oriented, with experience in QA testing for web and mobile apps (betting or gaming industries preferred).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Comfortable working independently and participating in remote live walkthroughs.
Timeline & Compensation
Approx. 18 hours over 6 weeks (around 3 hours per week).
Hourly rate (to be agreed).
Remote role with flexible working hours.
Our Values
Push to win
Make others better
Give a shit
Be a pro
Bring the energy