Kraken

Senior QA Automation Engineer - Consumer

Europe

$96,000 – $153,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cryptocurrency, Financial TechnologyIndustries

QA Automation Engineer - Consumer Team

Salary: $96K - $153K Location Type: Remote Employment Type: FullTime

Position Overview

Kraken is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to join our growing Consumer team. This team is dedicated to building applications that introduce Kraken's product offerings to the mass market, aiming to onboard the next 100 million people to the benefits of crypto. This role involves developing features and maintaining our "Consumer" applications, which are designed to provide the simplest way for customers to interact with Kraken. We are looking for individuals with an extreme eye for detail, a passion for building world-class user experiences, a "ship fast but don’t ship shit" attitude, and a highly self-driven approach.

The Opportunity

  • Ensure Kraken Consumer Team products and services deliver exceptional quality and reliability through human testing and test automation.
  • Collaborate with product and development teams to create and improve testing processes for the frontend of our platform.
  • Design and implement automation tests that are reliable, sturdy, independent of minor UI changes, and deliver accurate results.
  • Drive test projects from start to completion in collaboration with engineering teams.
  • Document bugs and work with development and product to ensure issues are addressed before release.

Requirements (Skills you should HODL)

  • Well-versed in a programming language used to implement tests, such as Python, Ruby, or Javascript/Typescript.
  • Experience with technical testing frameworks/tools such as Cypress, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Postman, Maestro.
  • Extensive experience developing and implementing UI and/or API test automation in an Agile environment.
  • Experience with QA processes (bug tracking/reporting, documentation, black box testing, security testing, non-functional testing, etc.).
  • Interest in performing manual and automated testing.
  • The ingenuity to think of new ways to test and break the product.

Nice to Haves

  • Passion for secure, reliable, fast, and privacy-focused software.
  • Strong practicing interest in the cryptocurrency space or personal/professional experience investing and trading securities through online platforms.

Company Information

Building the Future of Crypto

Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate our diverse team.

Application Instructions

This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Skills

QA Automation
Testing
Consumer Applications
Crypto
Blockchain

Kraken

Cryptocurrency exchange for buying and trading

About Kraken

Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade various digital assets. It offers features that cater to both beginners and experienced traders, making it easy to navigate the cryptocurrency market. Users can execute trades with high liquidity, which means their transactions are completed quickly. The platform charges low transaction fees, sometimes as low as 0%, helping users keep more of their profits. Kraken also provides advanced charting tools to help investors track their investments effectively. Security is a major focus, with multiple protective measures in place to keep user assets safe. The platform supports 70 different asset pairs and is continuously expanding its offerings. Additionally, Kraken offers 24/7 global support to assist users with any questions or issues.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$108.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity plan
401k contribution plan
Vacation & Generous PTO
Paid Tranings

Risks

Increased competition from Binance and Coinbase could impact Kraken's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny in the EU may raise Kraken's compliance costs.
The volatility of cryptocurrency prices can affect Kraken's revenue from transaction fees.

Differentiation

Kraken offers both spot and futures trading for over 40 digital assets.
The platform provides advanced charting tools for professional traders and technical analysts.
Kraken's 24/7 global support ensures assistance for users at any time.

Upsides

Kraken's acquisition of Staked enhances its staking services for consumers and institutions.
Sponsorship deals with major soccer clubs boost Kraken's visibility and brand recognition.
The rise of crypto derivatives attracts advanced traders to Kraken's sophisticated tools.

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