Lead AQA Engineer

We’re looking for a Lead QA to the QA strategy for enterprise blockchain solutions. The role involves managing a distributed team, driving test automation, and ensuring high reliability, security, and scalability standards across multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle). Experience with CI/CD and blockchain systems is essential.

Location: Europe (business trips are possible several times a year) 

Qualifications & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role;
• Proven experience in test automation (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks);
• Strong background in CI/CD-driven QA with tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Spinnaker, or Drone;
• Experience in multi-cloud testing across AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and Oracle Cloud;
• Hands-on experience in blockchain QA, including validating blockchain nodes, transaction integrity, and consensus mechanisms;
• Expertise in performance and load testing tools (JMeter, Locust, Gatling) for high-throughput systems;
• Familiarity with security testing tools and best practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks;
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, JavaScript) for test execution and validation;
• Ability to manage and mentor remote QA teams, driving a culture of efficiency, accountability, and innovation;
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive quality assurance strategy for blockchain-based enterprise solutions;
• Design and implement automated testing frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and software reliability;
• Ensure seamless integration of testing processes within CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing and fast releases;
• Oversee testing of blockchain components, including consensus mechanisms, transaction validation, and smart contracts;
• Implement quality assurance strategies that span multiple cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Oracle Cloud);
• Define and execute scalability, load, and security testing for high-performance blockchain infrastructures;
• Build, manage, and mentor an international QA team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement;
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements in blockchain and financial applications;
• Work closely with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to embed QA best practices into the development lifecycle;
• Establish efficient bug tracking, triage, and reporting processes to improve issue resolution speed and product quality.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation;
• Social package (24 working days of annual leave, 5 paid sick days);
• Flexible working hours;
• Challenging projects in diverse business domains and a variety of tech stacks;
• Personal development and professional growth opportunities;
• Work with talented, ambitious and family-feel teams;
• Educational possibilities: corporate courses, knowledge hubs, and in-house English classes;
• Compensation for your professional certification & support for your learning activities;
• Opportunity to choose IT equipment you like;

• Corporate social responsibility.