Principal QA Engineer/ QA Manager.

Accountabilities:

• Own the end-to-end testing lifecycle for new features and software changes, including test scoping, risk assessment, test coverage, and release readiness.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests across API, user interface (UI), integration, and regression testing, while improving test reliability and reducing flaky tests.

• Plan and execute load, stress, and performance tests for high-risk transactional workflows, including order processing, matching and settlement, account balances, deposits, and withdrawals.

• Analyze performance test results, identify bottlenecks, and communicate actionable findings and recommendations to engineering teams.

• Apply AI-powered tools to accelerate test generation, result analysis, and defect triage, and share effective practices with the wider team.

• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and establish reliable quality gates to support consistent release standards.

• Lead testing activities for complex features and high-severity changes, providing evidence-based recommendations on release approval.

• Own the test automation architecture, including frameworks, test data, and test environments, ensuring alignment with quality standards established by the Director.

• Mentor and support QA engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and collaborative pairing sessions.

• Track and report quality metrics, including defect escape rates, critical-path test coverage, and release stability.

• Communicate quality concerns and release risks to the Director and relevant stakeholders early, using clear data and analysis to support decisions.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in software Quality Assurance or test engineering, with a strong emphasis on test automation.

• Fluency in Mandarin is mandatory.

• Hands-on automation development experience using Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Java.

• Experience designing, developing, or taking substantial ownership of a test automation framework.

• Practical experience with performance and load testing tools such as k6, JMeter, Locust, or Gatling.

• Strong experience testing APIs, backend services, and distributed systems.

• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.

• Familiarity with Agile software development environments and cross-functional collaboration.

• Ability to quickly understand complex transactional or financial business logic and translate it into effective testing strategies.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers, Product teams, and technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Additional qualifications considered an advantage:

• Experience in cryptocurrency, trading, exchange platforms, payments, or other financial technology systems.

• Familiarity with wallet and custody solutions or blockchain integrations.

• Practical experience using AI or large language model (LLM) tools to improve software testing processes.

Benefits:

• Full-time, remote position.

• Opportunity to take technical ownership of quality engineering and automation across critical product areas.

• Exposure to high-volume transactional systems, trading workflows, and financial technology.

• Opportunity to apply AI tools and modern testing approaches to improve engineering quality and efficiency.

• Collaboration with Engineering, Product, and DevOps teams in a cross-functional environment.

• Opportunity to mentor QA professionals and contribute to broader testing standards and practices.

• Salary, healthcare coverage, paid leave, bonuses, equipment provision, and other employee benefits are not specified in the job description.