A low-risk QA experiment that grew into a five-person embedded team.

About our partner

Stash is a direct-to-consumer platform for game developers, helping gaming companies build stronger relationships with players through custom webshops, launchers, and engagement experiences.

Founded by leaders from Twitch, Zynga, and Google, the company helps developers maximize player engagement, retention, and revenue without relying on intermediaries.

Testing a QA function without overcommitting

Stash identified a gap in their engineering structure: no dedicated QA function, and wanted to test whether introducing one would improve development workflows and product quality.

With uncertainty around the long-term need for the role, the company wanted a careful, low-risk, cost-efficient approach, specifically a part-time QA resource who could integrate well without a large upfront investment.

A flexible placement that earned its way to a team

Tecla partnered with Stash to identify and place a part-time QA professional from Latin America who could support the team while aligning with the company's budget and operational goals.

1. Low-risk entry
2. Earned expansion
3. Timezone-aligned talent
4. Flexibility + responsiveness

From one part-time QA hire to a team of five.

What began as a low-risk experiment around introducing QA support evolved into a long-term partnership. Today, Tecla supports Stash with a team of five professionals, many on the project for over a year.

The successful integration of the initial QA role validated the value of expanding the team structure while maintaining the flexibility and efficiency Stash was looking for.