Quality Assurance Engineer Java REST Assured API Testing

Framework Ventures; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Stock options

Benefits package

Team events

Job summary

Bitpanda is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to join our Bucharest-based squad, ensuring flawless trading and investment products. You will lead test design, automation, and quality gates across backend services and frontend components.

Join a fast-paced, product-focused team with Agile practices, CI/CD, and a strong emphasis on scalable testing strategies. Hybrid work and stock options are part of the package as you help shape Europe’s future investment platform.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a QA Engineer and strong QA methodology knowledge.
• Proficient in Java and test automation frameworks.
• Experience testing RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, and complex web systems.
• Ambition to improve testing strategy, tools, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Dive into automation testing and manual testing (Postman) using Java, RestAssured, GraphQL, Playwright, and Allure.
• Collaborate with engineers to design robust test cases beyond basic coverage.
• Contribute to stand-ups, sprint planning, and long‑term roadmaps with a testing mindset.
• Design, write, and maintain automated tests for backend and frontend components.
• Partner with developers to integrate QA best practices into CI/CD pipelines and release strategies.

Skills

QA Experience

Java

Test automation

API testing

GraphQL

Analytical thinking

Tools

Postman

RestAssured

Playwright

Allure

Job description

Who we are

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user‑friendly, trade‑everything platform empowers both first‑time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks, precious metals and commodities they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 6 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing. Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast‑moving, talented, “roll‑up‑your‑sleeves‑and‑make‑it‑happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry‑changing team. Let’s go!

Your Mission

We’re not just building B2B investment infrastructure — we’re reimagining the future of finance. As a Senior QA Engineer in our Bucharest team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our cutting‑edge trading and investment products deliver flawless experiences. From precision testing to performance tuning, your work will directly influence the quality and success of the financial tools used by our global partners.

What You’ll Do

Dive into automation testing and manual testing (Postman) using Java, RestAssured, GraphQL, Playwright, and Allure. Collaborate closely with engineers to design creative, robust test cases that go beyond the usual – think beyond positive/negative/edge cases and challenge the system! Become a quality champion in our agile squads, contributing to stand‑ups, sprint planning, and long‑term roadmap sessions with a testing mindset. Design, write, and maintain automated tests for both backend services and frontend components. Partner with backend and frontend developers to integrate QA best practices throughout the development lifecycle, including CI/CD pipelines and release strategies.

Who You Are

• You bring 4+ years of experience as a QA Engineer, with a strong grasp of modern QA methodologies and best practices.
• Proficient in Java, with hands‑on experience in test automation frameworks.
• Well‑versed in testing RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, and complex web‑based systems.
• Ambition to continuously explore and suggest improvements in testing strategy, tools, and processes to keep us sharp and scalable.
• Known for your analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to uncover even the most elusive bugs.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and excited to work in a fast‑paced, product‑focused environment.

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid‑working model with 25‑Work From Anywhere days.
• Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan.
• Market‑leading benefits programs shaped by our Time & Flexibility policies.
• Company‑wide and team events — both in‑person and virtually! Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand.

And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform. Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to our internships. Exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in‑office (think: Workplaces team or IT).