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Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

ZipRecruiter, Aventura, Florida, United States

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOctagon Talent Solutions is a full-service technology recruitment and staffing company based in South Florida. We humanize technical recruitment by identifying candidates' long-term career goals and assessing cultural fit when presenting opportunities. Our focus on long-term relationships helps ensure lasting placements.

JOB OVERVIEW:

We seek a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer for an exciting remote opportunity based in Miami. Our client is a leader in Web3 innovation, developing cutting-edge applications in cryptocurrency trading and blockchain infrastructure. This role provides a unique opportunity to influence the quality standards of next- financial technology products while collaborating with a highly skilled engineering team. In this critical position, you will work directly with the CTO and cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of robust, secure, and high-performance crypto trading solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test strategies for cutting-edge crypto and Web3 applications, ensuring product excellence

Drive quality assurance through a mix of manual and automated testing approaches, covering integration, regression, load, and security testing scenarios

Establish robust defect management processes, including thorough documentation and tracking systems

Take ownership of issue resolution by working directly with engineering teams to investigate, reproduce, and resolve complex technical challenges

Implement proactive performance monitoring and reliability analysis to maintain system excellence

Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives for QA processes and automation frameworks

Champion quality standards through comprehensive testing protocols and detailed documentation to ensure successful releases

REQUIREMENTS:

Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes

Proven ability to test large-scale, high-availability production systems

Experience with automated testing frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Jest, Postman)

Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail

Familiarity with blockchain technology (EVM, smart contracts, Web3)

Extensive QA experience in crypto/blockchain or fintech applications

Fluent English communication skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS ():

Performance testing expertise with JMeter, k6, or LoadRunner

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Security testing and vulnerability assessment capabilities

ISTQB certification or equivalent

Open-source contributions to QA/testing projects

ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Experience with distributed systems testing and microservices architecture

Knowledge of API testing and WebSocket protocols

Familiarity with data consistency testing in distributed ledger systems

Experience with test environments in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Our client's team works in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role is not your typical 9-to-5; we are seeking a meticulous QA professional who excels in delivering world-class quality for crypto products while collaborating with a small, senior team.Please submit your resume, portfolio, GitHub profile, or examples of previous QA projects, especially those involving cryptocurrency, trading, or large-scale production applications.