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Job Description
Job Description
Octagon 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:
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-generation 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 (PREFERRED):
- 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.
