Senior QA Automation Engineer - Web3

Building the Future of Crypto Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.What makes us different? 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!Proof of workThe teamWe are seeking an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our platform team, focused on ensuring the quality, reliability, and security of our Web3 and backend systems.The team builds and operates core infrastructure and user-facing applications that interact with blockchains, smart contracts, wallets, and off-chain services. Our goal is to deliver highly reliable, production-grade financial products in a fast-moving and highly regulated environment.This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining automated test systems across backend services, smart-contract–adjacent flows, and Web3-enabled user interfaces. We are looking for someone with an extreme eye for detail, strong systems thinking, and a pragmatic “ship fast, but don’t ship broken” mindset.The opportunityDesign, implement, and maintain automated test suites covering backend services, APIs, and event-driven systemsBuild and own end-to-end test automation for Web3 user flows, including wallet interactions, signing flows, approvals, and transaction lifecycle validationAutomate browser-based UI tests involving wallet extensions (e.g. MetaMask) using tools such as Synpress, Playwright, or CypressValidate blockchain-related workflows including deposits, withdrawals, mint/burn flows, bridges, and on-chain/off-chain reconciliationCollaborate closely with backend, frontend, blockchain, and DevOps engineers to embed testing deeply into the SDLCIntegrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines with clear reporting, fast feedback, and high signal-to-noiseProactively identify edge cases, race conditions, and failure modes specific to distributed systems and blockchain environmentsDocument test strategies, known risks, and quality gates, and help define release readiness criteriaSkills you should HODLStrong experience with test automation in JavaScript/TypeScript or PythonProven experience testing backend systems: REST/GraphQL APIs, async workflows, message queues, and database state validationHands-on experience with browser-based E2E testing frameworks such as Playwright or CypressPractical experience automating Web3 workflows, including:Transaction signing, approvals, nonce handling, and failure scenariosNetwork switching, RPC configuration, and chain-specific behaviorExperience working with CI/CD systems and running automated tests in containerized environmentsStrong QA fundamentals: bug reporting, exploratory testing, risk-based testing, and test documentationA detail-oriented, skeptical mindset with a passion for breaking complex systems to make them robustNice to havesWallet extensions and programmatic wallet control (e.g. Synpress, custom MetaMask automation)Solid understanding of blockchain fundamentals (EVM and beyond): transactions, gas, events/logs, confirmations, reorgsFamiliarity with tools such as Hardhat, Foundry, or Anvil for local blockchain testingExperience validating financial workflows, balances, and reconciliation logicUnderstanding of security, custody, and wallet safety considerationsPersonal or professional experience using crypto wallets, DeFi protocols, or trading platformsUnless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.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.Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments are designed to evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Assessment results are considered alongside other relevant information, such as experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. 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