Senior QA Automation Engineer, Kraken

• We expect anyone applying for this role to have an extreme eye for detail, a passion for building genuinely world class user experiences, a “ship fast but don’t ship sh*t” attitude and be highly self driven
• Proficient in a test automation language such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Kotlin with mobile automation libraries
• Hands-on experience with mobile testing frameworks/tools such as Maestro, Appium, Detox, Espresso, or XCTest
• Proven experience building and maintaining UI automation test suites for mobile apps, with understanding of platform-specific nuances
• Experienced in mobile app deployment with a strong understanding of iOS & Android release processes, including App Store Connect, Google Play Console, platform review guidelines, release trains, OTA updates (e.g., Expo), and overall mobile release cycles
• Familiarity with Agile development cycles and continuous testing practices for mobile environments
• Comfortable with QA processes including bug tracking, documentation, and manual exploratory testing of mobile apps
• Experience testing across a diverse set of devices, screen sizes, and operating systems
• A creative, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for breaking things on mobile to make them better
• We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

Desirable

• We are currently seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to join our growing Consumer team. The Consumer team at Kraken focuses on building applications that expose Kraken’s product offering to the mass market. Trying to onboard the next 100 million people to the benefits of crypto
• This role primarily involves developing features and maintaining our “Consumer” applications, which consists of a suite of applications aimed at offering the simplest way for our customers to interact with Kraken
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and mobile developers to establish and refine testing processes for iOS and Android applications
• Design and implement mobile UI automation tests that are resilient to UI changes, reliable, and capable of delivering precise and actionable feedback
• Lead mobile test automation projects from planning to execution, ensuring seamless integration with the CI/CD pipeline
• Proactively document and report bugs, and work with development and product teams to resolve issues before release to users
• Advocate for best practices in mobile test strategy, including device coverage, performance profiling, and accessibility checks

• Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
• Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution