QA Automation Engineer

Summary

Join Paxful, the world's largest people-powered marketplace, as a QA Automation Engineer. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining automated testing solutions for our web applications, mobile apps, and backend APIs. This role requires strong programming skills, experience with various automation frameworks, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, analyze test results, and contribute to improving our automation framework. Paxful offers a competitive salary, a fully remote work environment with flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth and development. We encourage a remote-first approach and are open to skilled professionals from around the world.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in test automation for web, mobile, or backend systems
• Proficiency in at least one automation framework (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress, or similar)
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or Kotlin
• Ability to write clean, reusable code for test scripts
• Experience with CI/CD tools and processes
• Knowledge of RESTful API testing and automation tools
• Ability to validate API responses, performance, and integration workflows
• Understanding of test management tools and defect tracking
• Experience with Jira, TestRail, or similar platforms

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts for web, mobile, and backend platforms
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring fast and reliable build verification
• Collaborate with developers to identify test requirements, edge cases, and system bottlenecks
• Monitor and maintain test environments to ensure stable and repeatable results
• Analyze test results, debug failures, and provide detailed feedback to engineering teams
• Continuously evaluate and improve the automation framework for scalability and coverage
• Build and maintain test suites for native mobile applications (iOS and Android) using tools like Appium or Espresso
• Automate testing for backend APIs using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or Swagger
• Design UI automation for web applications using Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
• Conduct performance testing using tools like JMeter or Gatling to identify and resolve bottlenecks
• Ensure test data and environments are managed efficiently and securely

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD or similar systems
• Experience with mobile-specific automation tools like XCUITest (iOS) or Espresso (Android)
• Familiarity with cloud-based testing platforms like BrowserStack or Sauce Labs
• Knowledge of performance testing and benchmarking tools
• Familiarity with blockchain or cryptocurrency-related platforms

Benefits

• 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