Senior QA Engineer (Trading Tech)

Binance; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency exchange is seeking an experienced QA Engineer to support testing of their high-performance backend software. The role involves designing tests, automating solutions, and investigating issues in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have 5+ years of backend QA experience, strong skills in Unix/Linux, and proficiency in Bash and Python. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company benefits

Work-from-home arrangement

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend QA engineering.
• Full cycle testing from designing tests to execution.
• Strong experience with Unix/Linux.
• 3+ years of scripting experience in Bash and Python.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and reproduce functional software issues.
• Design and manage automated testing solutions.
• Document testing processes and results.
• Test unreleased features and define their requirements.

Skills

Backend QA engineering experience

Scripting with Bash

Scripting with Python

Unix/Linux experience

Testing APIs

Documentation

Problem-solving skills

Communication in English

Job description

Overview

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 280 million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.

Binance is looking for an experienced QA Engineer (mid to senior level) to support testing of our high-performance backend software stack.

This entails the full life cycle of testing from designing tests to identify and understand issues, developing them into scripts and executing them for future iterations.

This is a full-time position which offers hybrid working in APAC region.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on manual investigation and reproduction of functional backend software issues.
• Design, implement, and manage automated solutions to replace manual processes in a distributed system environment.
• Identification of current test script deficiencies and candidates for additional scripted coverage.
• Investigatory testing of unreleased features including defining requirements, behavior and impact.
• Documentation and write the test report for above.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend QA engineering experience.
• Full cycle testing from designing manual tests, developing scripts and execution.
• Strong experience with Unix/Linux (must-have).
• Scripting ability using Bash and Python (must-have 3+ years of experience).
• Experience testing backend services such as APIs, Databases, distributed services (non-monolithic).
• Good to have additional DevOps knowledge or experience.
• Enjoys breaking things and solving problems - not just able to find out the \'what\', but also the \'why\'.
• Clear, logical communicator in English.

Why Binance

• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)

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