Kraken · 9 hours ago
Senior QA Automation Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $167K/yrKraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, aiming to accelerate the global adoption of crypto. They are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and security of their Web3 and backend systems through automated testing.
BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyEthereum
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites covering backend services, APIs, and event-driven systems
Build and own end-to-end test automation for Web3 user flows, including wallet interactions, signing flows, approvals, and transaction lifecycle validation
Automate browser-based UI tests involving wallet extensions (e.g. MetaMask) using tools such as Synpress, Playwright, or Cypress
Validate blockchain-related workflows including deposits, withdrawals, mint/burn flows, bridges, and on-chain/off-chain reconciliation
Collaborate closely with backend, frontend, blockchain, and DevOps engineers to embed testing deeply into the SDLC
Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines with clear reporting, fast feedback, and high signal-to-noise
Proactively identify edge cases, race conditions, and failure modes specific to distributed systems and blockchain environments
Document test strategies, known risks, and quality gates, and help define release readiness criteria
Qualification
Required
Strong experience with test automation in JavaScript/TypeScript or Python
Proven experience testing backend systems: REST/GraphQL APIs, async workflows, message queues, and database state validation
Hands-on experience with browser-based E2E testing frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress
Practical experience automating Web3 workflows, including: Transaction signing, approvals, nonce handling, and failure scenarios
Network switching, RPC configuration, and chain-specific behavior
Experience working with CI/CD systems and running automated tests in containerized environments
Strong QA fundamentals: bug reporting, exploratory testing, risk-based testing, and test documentation
A detail-oriented, skeptical mindset with a passion for breaking complex systems to make them robust
Preferred
Wallet extensions and programmatic wallet control (e.g. Synpress, custom MetaMask automation)
Solid understanding of blockchain fundamentals (EVM and beyond): transactions, gas, events/logs, confirmations, reorgs
Familiarity with tools such as Hardhat, Foundry, or Anvil for local blockchain testing
Experience validating financial workflows, balances, and reconciliation logic
Understanding of security, custody, and wallet safety considerations
Personal or professional experience using crypto wallets, DeFi protocols, or trading platforms
Benefits
Bonus program
Equity program
Wellness allowance
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Company
Kraken
Kraken is a global cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets securely.
Founded in 1911
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Ripley
CEO
Trevor Rutar, MBA
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Kraken Bank
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