Blockchain QA Engineer

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24, in partnership with a crypto and blockchain innovator, is seeking a meticulous Blockchain QA Engineer to join their team in Paarl. This role blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, focusing on quality, reliability, and security of blockchain applications and smart contracts.

You will develop test plans, perform functional and security testing, document defects, and work with developers to ensure coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years in Quality Assurance, with at least 1 year focused on blockchain or smart contracts.
• Experience with testing methodologies and tools.
• Understanding of blockchain concepts and smart contract interactions.
• Ability to write clear and concise test cases and bug reports.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for blockchain applications and smart contracts.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Identify, document, and track bugs and issues through to resolution.
• Collaborate closely with developers and product managers to understand feature requirements and ensure adequate test coverage.
• Test smart contract functionality, security, and gas efficiency.
• Automate testing processes where feasible to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Test planning

Bug reporting

Blockchain basics

Smart contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Testing frameworks

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative entity in the Crypto & Blockchain industry, is looking for a meticulous Blockchain QA Engineer to join their team in Paarl. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining the benefits of on-site collaboration with remote flexibility. You will be instrumental in ensuring the quality, reliability, and security of our blockchain applications and smart contracts. Your keen eye for detail and systematic approach will be vital in delivering robust products to our users in the fast-paced world of digital assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for blockchain applications and smart contracts.


• Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.


• Identify, document, and track bugs and issues through to resolution.


• Collaborate closely with developers and product managers to understand feature requirements and ensure adequate test coverage.


• Test smart contract functionality, security, and gas efficiency.


• Automate testing processes where feasible to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


• 2+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 1 year focused on blockchain technology or smart contracts.


• Experience with testing methodologies and tools.


• Understanding of blockchain concepts and smart contract interactions.


• Ability to write clear and concise test cases and bug reports.


• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.


• Flexible hybrid work model.


• Be part of a dynamic team working on the forefront of blockchain innovation.


• Health and wellness programs.


• Opportunities for professional growth and learning in the crypto space.