Principal QA Engineer/ QA Manager
Core
Define and drive quality engineering practices, focusing on test automation and performance engineering for high-volume transactional systems.
Role type
Principal QA Engineer / QA Manager
Builds
Automated testing frameworks, CI/CD quality gates, and performance test suites for financial transaction workflows.
Domain
Financial Technology (FinTech), Trading, Payments
Required skills
Test automation, Performance engineering, API testing, CI/CD integration, Test framework design, Defect triage, Release readiness assessment, Technical mentorship, Data-driven quality reporting, Complex transactional logic analysis
Preferred skills
Cryptocurrency/Exchange experience, Blockchain/Custody solutions, AI/LLM tools for testing
Technologies
Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, k6, JMeter, Locust, Gatling, GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end testing lifecycle for new features and software changes. Design, develop, and maintain automated tests across API, UI, integration, and regression testing. Plan and execute load, stress, and performance tests for high-risk transactional workflows. Analyze performance test results and identify bottlenecks. Apply AI-powered tools to accelerate test generation and defect triage. Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Mentor QA engineers through technical guidance and code reviews. Track and report quality metrics including defect escape rates and release stability.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities