Blockchain Quality Assurance Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Quality Assurance Engineer in Kimberley to ensure reliability, security and functionality of blockchain products and smart contracts. This hybrid role combines rigorous testing with collaboration across product and development teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in QA, familiarity with blockchain concepts and Solidity, and experience with test automation and defect tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Experience testing blockchain applications, smart contracts, or DeFi products.
• Understanding of blockchain concepts and smart contract languages (e.g., Solidity).

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test strategies and test plans for blockchain applications and smart contracts.
• Design and execute manual and automated test cases.
• Identify, document, and track bugs and issues using defect tracking tools.
• Perform regression testing to ensure fixes do not introduce new issues.
• Test smart contracts for functional correctness, security vulnerabilities, and gas efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand requirements and features.
• Verify the integration of blockchain components with other system parts.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Perform security testing of smart contracts and dApps.
• Stay informed about best practices in blockchain technology and QA testing.

Skills

Test planning

Manual testing

Automation testing

Regression testing

Security testing

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Selenium

Cucumber

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking company in the decentralized technology sector, is seeking a detail-oriented Blockchain Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team in Kimberley, Northern Cape . This hybrid role is essential for ensuring the reliability, security, and functionality of our blockchain products and smart contracts. You will be responsible for designing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and verifying fixes. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of software testing principles, a keen eye for detail, and an interest in the Crypto & Blockchain space. You will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, bug-free solutions to our users.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test strategies and test plans for blockchain applications and smart contracts.
• Design and execute manual and automated test cases.
• Identify, document, and track bugs and issues using defect tracking tools.
• Perform regression testing to ensure fixes do not introduce new issues.
• Test smart contracts for functional correctness, security vulnerabilities, and gas efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand requirements and features.
• Verify the integration of blockchain components with other system parts.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Perform security testing of smart contracts and dApps.
• Stay informed about best practices in blockchain technology and QA testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Experience testing blockchain applications, smart contracts, or decentralized finance (DeFi) products.
• Understanding of blockchain concepts and smart contract languages (e.g., Solidity).
• Proficiency in creating and executing test cases.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
• Familiarity with defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, and a retirement savings plan.

This hybrid role in Kimberley provides a balanced work environment with opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the rapidly growing Crypto & Blockchain industry.

You will be part of a collaborative team focused on delivering excellence and innovation.