QA Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Blockstream's growing team as a highly skilled QA Engineering Manager to lead our QA team. You will be responsible for developing and overseeing test strategies, mentoring QA engineers, and collaborating with developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers. This role requires a strong background in automation testing frameworks and methodologies, a deep understanding of Bitcoin and blockchain technology, and experience with API testing and security testing. You will manage a team, define test strategies, design automated testing frameworks, establish best practices, and work closely with developers and DevOps to ensure high-quality standards for our Bitcoin and blockchain-based applications. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role, preferably in fintech, blockchain, or security-focused industries.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role; preferably in fintech, blockchain, or security-focused industries
• Strong background in automation testing frameworks and methodologies
• Deep understanding of Bitcoin and blockchain technology
• Experience with API testing tools and scripting languages
• Knowledge of security testing methodologies, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
• Hands-on experience with performance testing tools
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, remote-first, and collaborative environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
• Excellent communication, leadership, and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA Engineers, fostering a culture of quality and collaboration
• Define and oversee the implementation of test strategies, ensuring coverage for functional, performance, security, and regression testing
• Design and maintain automated testing frameworks for blockchain-based applications and APIs
• Establish best practices for QA processes and continuously improve testing methodologies to enhance product quality
• Work closely with developers to review features, identify testability concerns, and ensure proper validation of new functionalities
• Manage bug tracking and reporting processes, ensuring timely resolution of defects
• Coordinate with DevOps to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and optimize execution in cloud-based environments
• Stay updated with blockchain and fintech QA trends, security vulnerabilities, and best practices
• Communicate QA metrics, progress, and risks to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement