Paxful is the world’s largest people-powered marketplace, connecting over 14 million users across 140+ countries to move, save, and store money - even without a bank account. Founded in 2015 and based in the United States, Paxful offers safe, fast, and reliable access to the global economy through cryptocurrencies bought and sold on a borderless peer-to-peer payment network. With over 500 payment methods for accessing Bitcoin, USDT, and other popular digital and local currencies, Paxful is building a financial system allowing all users to participate in the digital economy.
The QA Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality, stability, and reliability of Paxful’s platform, including mobile applications (iOS and Android), web interfaces, and backend APIs. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other QA team members to create and execute test plans, automate critical workflows, and ensure seamless user experiences. This role requires strong analytical skills, hands-on experience with testing tools, and expertise in at least one platform (mobile, web, or backend) with a preference for cross-platform knowledge.
What will you do:
- Design, write, and execute manual and automated test cases for mobile apps (iOS and Android), web applications, and backend APIs.
- Collaborate with developers to identify, document, and resolve bugs and performance issues.
- Conduct functional, regression, and integration testing to validate new features and ensure platform stability.
- Review API responses and workflows to ensure backend integrations meet requirements.
- Support CI/CD pipelines by developing and maintaining automated test scripts.
- Participate in test planning and contribute to improving QA processes and frameworks.
- Test native mobile apps for iOS and Android, including UI/UX, functional flows, and device compatibility.
- Validate web-based features, ensuring browser compatibility and responsive design.
- Test backend APIs for performance, scalability, and correctness using tools like Postman or Swagger.
- Ensure issues are logged, tracked, and resolved using tools like Jira and Confluence.
Who you are:
- A detail-oriented and methodical thinker who enjoys solving complex challenges.
- A team player who collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.
- A passionate advocate for quality, user experience, and continuous improvement.
- Excited about working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to innovative solutions.
Requirements
What we are looking for:
- 3+ years of experience in quality assurance or software testing.
- Experience testing mobile apps (iOS, Android), web applications, or backend APIs.
- Proficiency in at least one testing framework or tool.
- Examples include Selenium, Appium, Postman, or similar platforms.
- Experience writing and executing manual and automated test cases.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Kotlin is a plus.
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration.
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD workflows preferred.
- Knowledge of RESTful API testing tools and processes.
- Ability to test backend systems for data consistency, performance, and error handling.
Recommended Skills:
- Familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling.
- Experience with cross-platform testing frameworks like Detox or Flutter testing tools.
- Knowledge of mobile development frameworks or platform-specific tools (Xcode, Android Studio).
- Understanding of blockchain or cryptocurrency systems, although not required.
Benefits
We encourage a remote-first approach for geographically distributed teams, being open to skilled professionals from around the world. Beyond that, we are committed to transparency, openness, and supporting each other to build great things together.
You can expect:
- Competitive salary
- Fully remote work environment
- Flexible working hours with a 4-hour overlap in Eastern Time (EST)
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on impactful projects
- Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work culture
- Opportunity to mentor and lead a team of talented engineers
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Notes
We are a fully remotely distributed team. However, we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for employment.
Due to legal restrictions, we are unable to hire individuals residing in countries currently under international sanctions.
Upon submitting your application, you consent to receive future communications. The communication will depend on the alignment of your qualifications with this position. Only eligible candidates will receive correspondence.
Interested in Paxful but don't think this role is the best fit for you? View our other positions: https://paxful-crypto.workable.com
Base compensation is dependent on the candidate's residence.
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To recruitment agencies and outsourcing entities: Paxful maintains a strict policy of not accepting third-party applications from recruitment agencies or individual recruiters. Furthermore, any collaboration with outsourcing partners remains outside of our strategic planning.
