VALR

About Us:Founded in 2018, headquartered in Johannesburg, and backed by leading investors including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures and Fidelity’s F-Prime Capital, VALR is a global crypto exchange offering a comprehensive suite of products—including Spot Trading, Spot Margin, Perpetual Futures, Staking, Lending, Borrowing, OTC services, VALR Invest, Crypto Bundles, and VALR Pay. Licensed by South Africa’s FSCA, with regulatory approval in Europe, VALR serves over 1.7 million registered users and 2,000 corporate and institutional clients worldwide. The exchange is dedicated to advancing a just financial future that upholds human dignity and the unity of mankind. For more information, visit valr.com. Our Vision: To establish VALR as a global institution that advances the economic life of human civilisation through a borderless, inclusive, and empowering financial ecosystem. Our Mission: To contribute towards a global financial system that upholds justice, fosters human dignity, and reflects the oneness of humanity, by serving the financial needs of individuals, communities, and institutions through innovative financial technologies. - Demonstrated experience in accounting roles, with practical exposure to financial processes and reporting. - Strong organisational capabilities, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial record-keeping. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, along with hands-on experience using accounting systems such as Xero or similar platforms. - Sound theoretical knowledge and practical application of accounting principles and practices, supported by strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is advantageous. - Support the execution of accounting and financial administrative functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records. - Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly management reports in line with established financial standards and reporting frameworks. - Process and post journal entries to accurately record financial transactions and maintain the integrity of the general ledger. - Perform corporate credit card reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are supported by appropriate documentation and aligned with internal policies. - Reconcile credit card deposits and collaborate with relevant departments, including fraud or risk teams, to investigate and resolve discrepancies. - Review expenses, internal transfers, and funding activities to ensure compliance with organisational policies and financial controls. - Maintain accurate financial data within the ERP system, ensuring information is up to date and readily accessible for reporting purposes. - Administer and monitor user access to banking platforms, including the issuance and control of corporate credit cards, in line with internal controls. - Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate tracking of asset movements and records. - Provide support in monthly and annual financial close processes, including reconciliations, reporting, and other accounting deliverables. - Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks, financial analysis, and reporting requirements as requested by the Financial Accountant or senior management. - Innovative Work Environment - Engage with the latest blockchain technologies and tools in a rapidly evolving industry. - Work from anywhere with secure, stable internet connectivity, allowing you to create your ideal workspace. - Career Development - Benefit from an annual professional development allowance alongside scheduled company training sessions to keep you at the forefront of the crypto industry. - Competitive Compensation - Competitive salaries that align with industry standards. - When you contribute to our success, you’ll be rewarded with discretionary bonuses, recognising your impact on VALR’s growth. - Receive preferential Tier 5 trading fees on VALR, with no monthly trading volume required. - Diversity and Inclusion - A commitment to fostering a diverse workforce with initiatives that promote equity and belonging. - Wellness - Employees are encouraged to strive for coherent and wholesome lives, fulfilling their work, personal, social, physical and spiritual goals to the best of their abilities. - Compliance with statutory leave required by individual countries, in addition to flexible leave options. - Enjoy lunch on us when working from our Johannesburg Head Office, one of the ways we support wellbeing and connection in the workplace. - Impact and Contribution - At VALR, we believe in a financial system that recognises the oneness of humanity. Our mission is to break down financial barriers and promote universal values of courage, ethical integrity, and the intrinsic worth of every individual. - Engage in initiatives that promote education and awareness about cryptocurrencies, ensuring that everyone has the tools and knowledge to participate in the evolving financial landscape. - Dynamic Team Culture - Open communication and teamwork across departments, fostering innovation and creativity. - Enjoy social gatherings outside of work to strengthen team bonds and boost morale. - Global Exposure - Work with colleagues from around the world. - Exposure to diverse perspectives and practices in the crypto space. - Recognition and Rewards - Regular acknowledgement of employee accomplishments, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation. - Join us for retreats that blend professional development with team bonding in inspiring locations. - Tools for Success - Receive a Mac laptop and a discretionary allowance to purchase all the extras needed for a productive home office—yours to keep after three years (terms and conditions apply).

About Us:Founded in 2018, headquartered in Johannesburg, and backed by leading investors including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures and Fidelity’s F-Prime Capital, VALR is a global crypto exchange offering a comprehensive suite of products—including Spot Trading, Spot Margin, Perpetual Futures, Staking, Lending, Borrowing, OTC services, VALR Invest, Crypto Bundles, and VALR Pay. Licensed by South Africa’s FSCA, with regulatory approval in Europe, VALR serves over 1.7 million registered users and 2,000 corporate and institutional clients worldwide. The exchange is dedicated to advancing a just financial future that upholds human dignity and the unity of mankind. For more information, visit valr.com. Our Vision: To establish VALR as a global institution that advances the economic life of human civilisation through a borderless, inclusive, and empowering financial ecosystem. Our Mission: To contribute towards a global financial system that upholds justice, fosters human dignity, and reflects the oneness of humanity, by serving the financial needs of individuals, communities, and institutions through innovative financial technologies. - Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in financial management, preferably within the crypto, fintech, or broader financial services sector. - Proven expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and financial systems management, with hands-on experience using accounting systems and reporting tools. - Strong working knowledge of African tax frameworks, FSCA and similar requirements, and relevant financial regulations. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modelling and data analysis, with the ability to translate data into meaningful financial insights. - Comprehensive understanding of accounting processes, with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to compliance. - High level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment aligned to organisational values and governance standards. - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; a postgraduate qualification or professional certification (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA) is advantageous. - Execute financial management, analysis, and reporting activities to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial information. - Prepare and deliver timely monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and supporting schedules. - Maintain and enhance financial controls, ensuring accurate reconciliations and effective oversight of cash flow. - Support the preparation of annual financial statements and coordinate external audit processes, resolving queries and ensuring full compliance. - Monitor and report on key financial metrics and performance indicators to support executive and investor reporting requirements. - Assist with statutory reporting, tax submissions, and adherence to applicable regulatory frameworks. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product, Operations, Legal) to enable informed, financially sound decision-making. - Oversee budget performance and drive cost optimisation initiatives across the organisation. - Maintain and continuously improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy. - Ensure consistency, reliability, and integrity of financial data across systems, teams, and regulatory submissions. - Support capital allocation decisions and contribute to financial modelling and scenario planning for new products and market expansion initiatives. - Stay current with crypto-specific accounting considerations, regulatory developments, and industry best practices. - Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by leadership and key stakeholders. - Innovative Work Environment - Engage with the latest blockchain technologies and tools in a rapidly evolving industry. - Work from anywhere with secure, stable internet connectivity, allowing you to create your ideal workspace. - Career Development - Benefit from an annual professional development allowance alongside scheduled company training sessions to keep you at the forefront of the crypto industry. - Competitive Compensation - Competitive salaries that align with industry standards. - When you contribute to our success, you’ll be rewarded with discretionary bonuses, recognising your impact on VALR’s growth. - Receive preferential Tier 5 trading fees on VALR, with no monthly trading volume required. - Diversity and Inclusion - A commitment to fostering a diverse workforce with initiatives that promote equity and belonging. - Wellness - Employees are encouraged to strive for coherent and wholesome lives, fulfilling their work, personal, social, physical and spiritual goals to the best of their abilities. - Compliance with statutory leave required by individual countries, in addition to flexible leave options. - Enjoy lunch on us when working from our Johannesburg Head Office, one of the ways we support wellbeing and connection in the workplace. - Impact and Contribution - At VALR, we believe in a financial system that recognises the oneness of humanity. Our mission is to break down financial barriers and promote universal values of courage, ethical integrity, and the intrinsic worth of every individual. - Engage in initiatives that promote education and awareness about cryptocurrencies, ensuring that everyone has the tools and knowledge to participate in the evolving financial landscape. - Dynamic Team Culture - Open communication and teamwork across departments, fostering innovation and creativity. - Enjoy social gatherings outside of work to strengthen team bonds and boost morale. - Global Exposure - Work with colleagues from around the world. - Exposure to diverse perspectives and practices in the crypto space. - Recognition and Rewards - Regular acknowledgement of employee accomplishments, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation. - Join us for retreats that blend professional development with team bonding in inspiring locations. - Tools for Success - Receive a Mac laptop and a discretionary allowance to purchase all the extras needed for a productive home office—yours to keep after three years (terms and conditions apply).

About Us: Founded in 2018, headquartered in Johannesburg, and backed by leading investors including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures and Fidelity’s F-Prime Capital, VALR is a global crypto exchange offering a comprehensive suite of products—including Spot Trading, Spot Margin, Perpetual Futures, Staking, Lending, Borrowing, OTC services, VALR Invest, Crypto Bundles, and VALR Pay. Licensed by South Africa’s FSCA, with regulatory approval in Europe, VALR serves over 1.7 million registered users and 2,000 corporate and institutional clients worldwide. The exchange is dedicated to advancing a just financial future that upholds human dignity and the unity of mankind. For more information, visit valr.com. Our Vision: To establish VALR as a global institution that advances the economic life of human civilisation through a borderless, inclusive, and empowering financial ecosystem. Our Mission: To contribute towards a global financial system that upholds justice, fosters human dignity, and reflects the oneness of humanity, by serving the financial needs of individuals, communities, and institutions through innovative financial technologies. Team Overview This role sits within the Integrations team, responsible for design, building and maintaining high-performance backend systems. - Practical experience is more relevant than a formal qualification. - Extensive experience in backend development with proficiency in Kotlin, Java, or other JVM-based languages. - 1 -3 years experience working in production environments. - Strong understanding of REST APIs and/or WebSockets for building scalable and real-time communication systems. - A strong drive to leverage AI tools extensively - from writing and reviewing code to debugging and architecture. - Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS and GCP, along with knowledge of associated services and tools. - Familiarity with CI/CD concepts, version control systems (e.g., Git), and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges. - Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams. - Passion for cryptocurrencies and alternative financial systems. - A natural inclination to help people and the ability to explain technical details simply. - Design, develop, and maintain Kotlin-based backend services. - Implement and integrate REST APIs and/or WebSockets for seamless communication between different components of the exchange platform, while also extending and improving our API. - Leverage Google Cloud Platform to deploy and manage scalable infrastructure. - Incorporate CI/CD concepts, version control, and containerization to streamline the development and deployment processes. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend engineers, designers, and product managers, to deliver high-quality features and products. - Develop RESTful APIs and microservices to build best-in-class product features, extend our platform's functionality, and enhance user experience. - Optimise and scale backend systems to handle high traffic volumes and ensure low-latency responses. - Create troubleshooting tools and participate in code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration to maintain code quality. - Implement internal processes and tooling to improve development efficiency and streamline workflows. - Write easy-to-read, maintainable code and adhere to coding standards and best practices. - Participate in an on-call rotation as needed to support 24/7 operations. - Innovative Work Environment - Engage with the latest blockchain technologies and tools in a rapidly evolving industry. - Work from anywhere with secure, stable internet connectivity, allowing you to create your ideal workspace. - Career Development - Benefit from an annual professional development allowance alongside scheduled company training sessions to keep you at the forefront of the crypto industry. - Competitive Compensation - Competitive salaries that align with industry standards. - When you contribute to our success, you’ll be rewarded with discretionary bonuses, recognising your impact on VALR’s growth. - Receive preferential Tier 5 trading fees on VALR, with no monthly trading volume required. - Diversity and Inclusion - A commitment to fostering a diverse workforce with initiatives that promote equity and belonging. - Wellness - Employees are encouraged to strive for coherent and wholesome lives, fulfilling their work, personal, social, physical and spiritual goals to the best of their abilities. - Compliance with statutory leave required by individual countries, in addition to flexible leave options. - Enjoy lunch on us when working from our Johannesburg Head Office, one of the ways we support wellbeing and connection in the workplace. - Impact and Contribution - At VALR, we believe in a financial system that recognises the oneness of humanity. Our mission is to break down financial barriers and promote universal values of courage, ethical integrity, and the intrinsic worth of every individual. - Engage in initiatives that promote education and awareness about cryptocurrencies, ensuring that everyone has the tools and knowledge to participate in the evolving financial landscape. - Dynamic Team Culture - Open communication and teamwork across departments, fostering innovation and creativity. - Enjoy social gatherings outside of work to strengthen team bonds and boost morale. - Global Exposure - Work with colleagues from around the world. - Exposure to diverse perspectives and practices in the crypto space. - Recognition and Rewards - Regular acknowledgement of employee accomplishments, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation. - Join us for retreats that blend professional development with team bonding in inspiring locations. - Tools for Success - Receive a Mac laptop and a discretionary allowance to purchase all the extras needed for a productive home office—yours to keep after three years (terms and conditions apply).

About Us: Founded in 2018, headquartered in Johannesburg, and backed by leading investors including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures and Fidelity’s F-Prime Capital, VALR is a global crypto exchange offering a comprehensive suite of products—including Spot Trading, Spot Margin, Perpetual Futures, Staking, Lending, Borrowing, OTC services, VALR Invest, Crypto Bundles, and VALR Pay. Licensed by South Africa’s FSCA, with regulatory approval in Europe, VALR serves over 1.7 million registered users and 2,000 corporate and institutional clients worldwide. The exchange is dedicated to advancing a just financial future that upholds human dignity and the unity of mankind. For more information, visit valr.com. Our Vision: To establish VALR as a global institution that advances the economic life of human civilisation through a borderless, inclusive, and empowering financial ecosystem. Our Mission: To contribute towards a global financial system that upholds justice, fosters human dignity, and reflects the oneness of humanity, by serving the financial needs of individuals, communities, and institutions through innovative financial technologies. Team Overview: This role sits within the payments team and is responsible for defining and executing the strategy for VALR’s payments platform. - 5–8 years of experience in product management, ideally in fintech, payments, financial infrastructure, or digital asset platforms. - Experience building or operating payments infrastructure, treasury systems, settlement networks, or financial APIs. - Proven experience leading product initiatives or mentoring product managers. - Strong understanding of payment systems including domestic payment rails, cross-border settlement, and financial transaction lifecycles. - Experience working with API-first products used by institutional or developer customers. - Familiarity with digital assets, blockchain settlement networks, or stablecoin payment infrastructure is highly advantageous. - Experience managing the full product lifecycle from discovery and ideation through delivery, iteration, and scaling. - Ability to define and prioritise product roadmaps across multiple related products. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret product metrics and operational data. - Experience working closely with engineering teams in agile development environments. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting product strategies to senior leadership. - Experience using product and analytics tools such as, Figma, Asana / Jira, Metabase / Amplitude and API documentation platforms In addition, the following functional competencies are required: - Product Strategy & Vision: Define and execute the strategic roadmap for VALR’s payments platform, aligning product initiatives with business goals and market opportunities. - Payments Platform Thinking: Understand end-to-end payment flows including funding, conversion, settlement, reconciliation, and exception handling. Design products that prioritise reliability, transparency, and operational scalability. - Institutional Product Design: Design products that serve sophisticated institutional customers, including APIs, dashboards, and automation capabilities that enable businesses to integrate VALR’s payment infrastructure into their own systems. - Product Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and mentor product managers within the payments team, ensuring strong product thinking, prioritisation discipline and high-quality delivery. - Cross-Functional Delivery: Work closely with engineering, design, treasury, compliance, and operations teams to deliver payment capabilities that are scalable, compliant, and operationally reliable. - Data-Driven Decision Making: Define and monitor key product metrics such as payment volume. Adoption, transaction success rates, and revenue impact to inform product decisions - Define and execute the product strategy for VALR’s payments platform. - Identify opportunities to expand payment capabilities across domestic and cross-border corridors. - Ensure alignment between payments product initiatives and VALR’s broader financial infrastructure strategy. - Define, prioritise, and oversee the delivery of product capabilities across the payments platform including funding flows, payment orchestration, conversion, settlement, and reconciliation. - Build products that enable institutions to move money through a combination of fiat payment rails and stablecoin settlement infrastructure. - Ensure payment systems prioritise reliability, transparency, and operational resilience. - Design products that allow institutional customers to initiate, monitor, and manage payments programmatically through APIs. - Develop institutional dashboards that provide visibility into transaction status, balances, and reconciliation data. - Ensure the payments platform supports both user interface interactions and programmatic API integrations. - Lead and mentor two Product Managers responsible for specific payments modules. - Provide guidance on discovery, roadmap planning, and product delivery. - Ensure product initiatives across the payments team remain aligned with overall strategy. - Work closely with Engineering to define scalable technical architectures for payment infrastructure. - Collaborate with Payments Operations to ensure payment flows operate reliably in production. - Partner with Treasury to optimise liquidity and conversion processes. - Work with Compliance and Legal to ensure payment flows align with regulatory requirements. - Conduct ongoing product discovery through customer feedback, market research, and data analysis. - Identify opportunities to improve payment flows, operational efficiency, and customer experience. - Continuously refine the payments platform through experimentation and iteration. - Collaborate with Growth, Sales, and Marketing teams to support the launch and adoption of new payments capabilities. - Help define value propositions for institutional customers and payment partners. - Innovative Work Environment - Engage with the latest blockchain technologies and tools in a rapidly evolving industry. - Work from anywhere with secure, stable internet connectivity, allowing you to create your ideal workspace. - Career Development - Benefit from an annual professional development allowance alongside scheduled company training sessions to keep you at the forefront of the crypto industry. - Competitive Compensation - Competitive salaries that align with industry standards. - When you contribute to our success, you’ll be rewarded with discretionary bonuses, recognising your impact on VALR’s growth. - Receive preferential Tier 5 trading fees on VALR, with no monthly trading volume required. - Diversity and Inclusion - A commitment to fostering a diverse workforce with initiatives that promote equity and belonging. - Wellness - Employees are encouraged to strive for coherent and wholesome lives, fulfilling their work, personal, social, physical and spiritual goals to the best of their abilities. - Compliance with statutory leave required by individual countries, in addition to flexible leave options. - Enjoy lunch on us when working from our Johannesburg Head Office, one of the ways we support wellbeing and connection in the workplace. - Impact and Contribution - At VALR, we believe in a financial system that recognises the oneness of humanity. Our mission is to break down financial barriers and promote universal values of courage, ethical integrity, and the intrinsic worth of every individual. - Engage in initiatives that promote education and awareness about cryptocurrencies, ensuring that everyone has the tools and knowledge to participate in the evolving financial landscape. - Dynamic Team Culture - Open communication and teamwork across departments, fostering innovation and creativity. - Enjoy social gatherings outside of work to strengthen team bonds and boost morale. - Global Exposure - Work with colleagues from around the world. - Exposure to diverse perspectives and practices in the crypto space. - Recognition and Rewards - Regular acknowledgement of employee accomplishments, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation. - Join us for retreats that blend professional development with team bonding in inspiring locations. - Tools for Success - Receive a Mac laptop and a discretionary allowance to purchase all the extras needed for a productive home office—yours to keep after three years (terms and conditions apply).

About Us: Founded in 2018, headquartered in Johannesburg, and backed by leading investors including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures and Fidelity’s F-Prime Capital, VALR is a global crypto exchange offering a comprehensive suite of products—including Spot Trading, Spot Margin, Perpetual Futures, Staking, Lending, Borrowing, OTC services, VALR Invest, Crypto Bundles, and VALR Pay. Licensed by South Africa’s FSCA, with regulatory approval in Europe, VALR serves over 1.7 million registered users and 2,000 corporate and institutional clients worldwide. The exchange is dedicated to advancing a just financial future that upholds human dignity and the unity of mankind. For more information, visit valr.com. Our Vision: To establish VALR as a global institution that advances the economic life of human civilisation through a borderless, inclusive, and empowering financial ecosystem. Our Mission: To contribute towards a global financial system that upholds justice, fosters human dignity, and reflects the oneness of humanity, by serving the financial needs of individuals, communities, and institutions through innovative financial technologies. Team OverviewThis role sits within the Integrations Teams, taking ownership of delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure user interfaces across both our web and mobile platforms. - Minimum 5 years’ experience in functional and integration software testing, preferably in fintech, crypto, payments, or high-performance trading environments. - Some experience and a strong leaning towards using AI related tools and technologies to accelerate testing efforts. - A strong drive to leverage AI tools extensively — from writing and reviewing code to debugging and architecture. - Experience working in Agile software development teams with CI/CD and continuous deployment. - Proficient in testing RESTful APIs using Postman, Swagger, or similar tools. - Hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or TestCafe. - Strong scripting or programming skills in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python. - Experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling. - Solid understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, defect lifecycle management, and risk-based testing. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as GitHub Actions. - Experience testing customer-facing web and mobile applications. - Strong analytical, debugging, documentation, and communication skills. - Interest in crypto and blockchain technology with a commitment to staying up to date on security and industry developments. - Willingness to participate in on-call rotations supporting 24/7 platform operations. - Comfortable leveraging AI tools to improve test design, coverage, efficiency, and reporting. In addition, the following functional competencies are required: - End-to-End Testing: Test across mobile, web, and backend layers with clear traceability to business requirements. - Exploratory Testing: Proactively identify edge cases, UX gaps, and failure scenarios through scenario-based and risk-based approaches. - Automated Regression Testing: Design, maintain, and improve automation frameworks to enable reliable and scalable regression coverage. - Performance & Load Testing: Simulate high trading volumes, payment spikes, and extreme market volatility conditions. - Security Awareness: Integrate security-conscious testing practices, including validation of authentication, authorisation, and data integrity controls. - AI-Augmented Testing: Use AI tools responsibly to accelerate test creation, data generation, and defect analysis while maintaining human oversight. - Test new features, enhancements, and bug fixes across web applications and mobile applications. - Perform exploratory, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure product quality and system resilience. - Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases and frameworks aligned with continuous delivery practices. - Contribute automated tests to CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, reliable, and repeatable releases. - Validate customer journeys, UX flows, device compatibility, and real-time trading interactions. - Conduct performance, stress, and load testing to ensure the platform scales under high market volatility and transaction volumes. - Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, designers, and security teams to clarify requirements and define comprehensive test strategies. - Produce clear, structured, and reusable test plans, test cases, and defect reports aligned with VALR’s internal QA standards. - Monitor production releases, support incident triage, and contribute to root cause analysis during on-call rotations. - Continuously improve QA processes, tooling, and automation coverage to enhance overall engineering velocity and product reliability. - Innovative Work Environment - Engage with the latest blockchain technologies and tools in a rapidly evolving industry. - Work from anywhere with secure, stable internet connectivity, allowing you to create your ideal workspace. - Career Development - Benefit from an annual professional development allowance alongside scheduled company training sessions to keep you at the forefront of the crypto industry. - Competitive Compensation - Competitive salaries that align with industry standards. - When you contribute to our success, you’ll be rewarded with discretionary bonuses, recognising your impact on VALR’s growth. - Receive preferential Tier 5 trading fees on VALR, with no monthly trading volume required. - Diversity and Inclusion - A commitment to fostering a diverse workforce with initiatives that promote equity and belonging. - Wellness - Employees are encouraged to strive for coherent and wholesome lives, fulfilling their work, personal, social, physical and spiritual goals to the best of their abilities. - Compliance with statutory leave required by individual countries, in addition to flexible leave options. - Enjoy lunch on us when working from our Johannesburg Head Office, one of the ways we support wellbeing and connection in the workplace. - Impact and Contribution - At VALR, we believe in a financial system that recognises the oneness of humanity. Our mission is to break down financial barriers and promote universal values of courage, ethical integrity, and the intrinsic worth of every individual. - Engage in initiatives that promote education and awareness about cryptocurrencies, ensuring that everyone has the tools and knowledge to participate in the evolving financial landscape. - Dynamic Team Culture - Open communication and teamwork across departments, fostering innovation and creativity. - Enjoy social gatherings outside of work to strengthen team bonds and boost morale. - Global Exposure - Work with colleagues from around the world. - Exposure to diverse perspectives and practices in the crypto space. - Recognition and Rewards - Regular acknowledgement of employee accomplishments, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation. - Join us for retreats that blend professional development with team bonding in inspiring locations. - Tools for Success - Receive a Mac laptop and a discretionary allowance to purchase all the extras needed for a productive home office—yours to keep after three years (terms and conditions apply).

About Us: Founded in 2018, headquartered in Johannesburg, and backed by leading investors including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures and Fidelity’s F-Prime Capital, VALR is a global crypto exchange offering a comprehensive suite of products—including Spot Trading, Spot Margin, Perpetual Futures, Staking, Lending, Borrowing, OTC services, VALR Invest, Crypto Bundles, and VALR Pay. Licensed by South Africa’s FSCA, with regulatory approval in Europe, VALR serves over 1.7 million registered users and 2,000 corporate and institutional clients worldwide. The exchange is dedicated to advancing a just financial future that upholds human dignity and the unity of mankind. For more information, visit valr.com. Our Vision: To establish VALR as a global institution that advances the economic life of human civilisation through a borderless, inclusive, and empowering financial ecosystem. Our Mission: To contribute towards a global financial system that upholds justice, fosters human dignity, and reflects the oneness of humanity, by serving the financial needs of individuals, communities, and institutions through innovative financial technologies. Team OverviewThis role sits within the Integrations team, taking ownership of delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure user interfaces across both our web and mobile platforms. - 6+ years of professional experience building and maintaining web and/or mobile applications using modern frontend technologies. - Deep expertise in React, React Native, and TypeScript. - Strong knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and rendering performance optimisation. - Experience working with REST APIs and WebSockets, including real-time data handling. - Proven experience deploying and maintaining iOS and Android applications using React Native. - Familiarity with frontend architecture patterns, state management (e.g., Redux, Zustand), and testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress). - Experience collaborating with product, design, backend, and QA teams to deliver robust features. - Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance, security, and scalability. - Track record of mentoring junior developers and contributing to engineering best practices. - Prior experience in fintech, crypto, or similarly regulated environments is advantageous. - In addition, the following functional competencies are required: - Frontend Architecture: Lead scalable frontend architecture decisions and design modular systems. - Cross-platform Expertise: Deliver consistent functionality and design across web and mobile platforms. - Mentorship & Leadership: Guide peers through code reviews, pair programming, and design discussions. - Performance & Accessibility: Optimise apps for speed, usability, and inclusive access. - Lead the development of complex, customer-facing web and mobile features using React, React Native, and TypeScript. - Take ownership of critical parts of the frontend architecture, improving performance, stability, and security. - Translate Figma designs into high-quality code and user interfaces, ensuring pixel-perfect implementation. - Integrate seamlessly with backend APIs and manage real-time data through WebSocket streams. - Drive best practices across code standards, testing, accessibility, and deployment processes. - Participate in technical planning, code reviews, and sprint ceremonies. - Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and UX issues. - Build and maintain component libraries and shared frontend infrastructure to enable faster development. - Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through regular feedback, pair programming, and technical guidance. - Help shape product direction by providing input on feasibility, effort estimates, and technical trade-offs. - Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and frameworks, bringing innovation into the team. - Participate in an on-call rotation as needed to support high-availability services in production. - Innovative Work Environment - Engage with the latest blockchain technologies and tools in a rapidly evolving industry. - Work from anywhere with secure, stable internet connectivity, allowing you to create your ideal workspace. - Career Development - Benefit from an annual professional development allowance alongside scheduled company training sessions to keep you at the forefront of the crypto industry. - Competitive Compensation - Competitive salaries that align with industry standards. - When you contribute to our success, you’ll be rewarded with discretionary bonuses, recognising your impact on VALR’s growth. - Receive preferential Tier 5 trading fees on VALR, with no monthly trading volume required. - Diversity and Inclusion - A commitment to fostering a diverse workforce with initiatives that promote equity and belonging. - Wellness - Employees are encouraged to strive for coherent and wholesome lives, fulfilling their work, personal, social, physical and spiritual goals to the best of their abilities. - Compliance with statutory leave required by individual countries, in addition to flexible leave options. - Enjoy lunch on us when working from our Johannesburg Head Office, one of the ways we support wellbeing and connection in the workplace. - Impact and Contribution - At VALR, we believe in a financial system that recognises the oneness of humanity. Our mission is to break down financial barriers and promote universal values of courage, ethical integrity, and the intrinsic worth of every individual. - Engage in initiatives that promote education and awareness about cryptocurrencies, ensuring that everyone has the tools and knowledge to participate in the evolving financial landscape. - Dynamic Team Culture - Open communication and teamwork across departments, fostering innovation and creativity. - Enjoy social gatherings outside of work to strengthen team bonds and boost morale. - Global Exposure - Work with colleagues from around the world. - Exposure to diverse perspectives and practices in the crypto space. - Recognition and Rewards - Regular acknowledgement of employee accomplishments, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation. - Join us for retreats that blend professional development with team bonding in inspiring locations. - Tools for Success - Receive a Mac laptop and a discretionary allowance to purchase all the extras needed for a productive home office—yours to keep after three years (terms and conditions apply).

About Us: Founded in 2018, headquartered in Johannesburg, and backed by leading investors including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures and Fidelity’s F-Prime Capital, VALR is a global crypto exchange offering a comprehensive suite of products—including Spot Trading, Spot Margin, Perpetual Futures, Staking, Lending, Borrowing, OTC services, VALR Invest, Crypto Bundles, and VALR Pay. Licensed by South Africa’s FSCA, with regulatory approval in Europe, VALR serves over 1.7 million registered users and 2,000 corporate and institutional clients worldwide. The exchange is dedicated to advancing a just financial future that upholds human dignity and the unity of mankind. For more information, visit valr.com. Our Vision: To establish VALR as a global institution that advances the economic life of human civilisation through a borderless, inclusive, and empowering financial ecosystem. Our Mission: To contribute towards a global financial system that upholds justice, fosters human dignity, and reflects the oneness of humanity, by serving the financial needs of individuals, communities, and institutions through innovative financial technologies. Team OverviewThis role sits within the Wallets team, responsible for building and maintaining secure, scalable blockchain infrastructure and wallet systems. The team works on core platform components that manage digital assets, transactions, and custody. - Minimum 5 years’ experience in functional and integration software testing, preferably in fintech, crypto, payments, or high-performance trading environments. - Some experience and a strong leaning towards using AI related tools and technologies to accelerate testing efforts. - A strong drive to leverage AI tools extensively — from writing and reviewing code to debugging and architecture. - Experience working in Agile software development teams with CI/CD and continuous deployment. - Proficient in testing RESTful APIs using Postman, Swagger, or similar tools. - Hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or TestCafe. - Strong scripting or programming skills in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python. - Experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling. - Solid understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, defect lifecycle management, and risk-based testing. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as GitHub Actions. - Experience testing backend systems, distributed systems, or wallet infrastructure, with strong coding capability. - Strong analytical, debugging, documentation, and communication skills. - Interest in crypto and blockchain technology with a commitment to staying up to date on security and industry developments. - Willingness to participate in on-call rotations supporting 24/7 platform operations. - Comfortable leveraging AI tools to improve test design, coverage, efficiency, and reporting. In addition, the following functional competencies are required: - End-to-End Testing: Test across backend layers with clear traceability to business requirements. - Exploratory Testing: Proactively identify edge cases and failure scenarios through scenario-based and risk-based approaches. - Automated Regression Testing: Design, maintain, and improve automation frameworks to enable reliable and scalable regression coverage. - Performance & Load Testing: Simulate high trading volumes and extreme market volatility conditions. - Security Awareness: Integrate security-conscious testing practices, including validation of authentication, authorisation, and data integrity controls. - AI-Augmented Testing: Use AI tools responsibly to accelerate test creation, data generation, and defect analysis while maintaining human oversight. - Test new features, enhancements, and bug fixes across wallets systems. - Perform exploratory, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure product quality and system resilience. - Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases and frameworks aligned with continuous delivery practices. - Contribute automated tests to CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, reliable, and repeatable releases. - Write code-based tests, validate wallet infrastructure, and collaborate closely with engineers on architecture-level quality controls. - Conduct performance, stress, and load testing to ensure the platform scales under high market volatility and transaction volumes. - Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, designers, and security teams to clarify requirements and define comprehensive test strategies. - Produce clear, structured, and reusable test plans, test cases, and defect reports aligned with VALR’s internal QA standards. - Monitor production releases, support incident triage, and contribute to root cause analysis during on-call rotations. - Continuously improve QA processes, tooling, and automation coverage to enhance overall engineering velocity and product reliability. - Innovative Work Environment - Engage with the latest blockchain technologies and tools in a rapidly evolving industry. - Work from anywhere with secure, stable internet connectivity, allowing you to create your ideal workspace. - Career Development - Benefit from an annual professional development allowance alongside scheduled company training sessions to keep you at the forefront of the crypto industry. - Competitive Compensation - Competitive salaries that align with industry standards. - When you contribute to our success, you’ll be rewarded with discretionary bonuses, recognising your impact on VALR’s growth. - Receive preferential Tier 5 trading fees on VALR, with no monthly trading volume required. - Diversity and Inclusion - A commitment to fostering a diverse workforce with initiatives that promote equity and belonging. - Wellness - Employees are encouraged to strive for coherent and wholesome lives, fulfilling their work, personal, social, physical and spiritual goals to the best of their abilities. - Compliance with statutory leave required by individual countries, in addition to flexible leave options. - Enjoy lunch on us when working from our Johannesburg Head Office, one of the ways we support wellbeing and connection in the workplace. - Impact and Contribution - At VALR, we believe in a financial system that recognises the oneness of humanity. Our mission is to break down financial barriers and promote universal values of courage, ethical integrity, and the intrinsic worth of every individual. - Engage in initiatives that promote education and awareness about cryptocurrencies, ensuring that everyone has the tools and knowledge to participate in the evolving financial landscape. - Dynamic Team Culture - Open communication and teamwork across departments, fostering innovation and creativity. - Enjoy social gatherings outside of work to strengthen team bonds and boost morale. - Global Exposure - Work with colleagues from around the world. - Exposure to diverse perspectives and practices in the crypto space. - Recognition and Rewards - Regular acknowledgement of employee accomplishments, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation. - Join us for retreats that blend professional development with team bonding in inspiring locations. - Tools for Success - Receive a Mac laptop and a discretionary allowance to purchase all the extras needed for a productive home office—yours to keep after three years (terms and conditions apply).

About Us: Founded in 2018, headquartered in Johannesburg, and backed by leading investors including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures and Fidelity’s F-Prime Capital, VALR is a global crypto exchange offering a comprehensive suite of products—including Spot Trading, Spot Margin, Perpetual Futures, Staking, Lending, Borrowing, OTC services, VALR Invest, Crypto Bundles, and VALR Pay. Licensed by South Africa’s FSCA, with regulatory approval in Europe, VALR serves over 1.7 million registered users and 2,000 corporate and institutional clients worldwide. The exchange is dedicated to advancing a just financial future that upholds human dignity and the unity of mankind. For more information, visit valr.com. Our Vision: To establish VALR as a global institution that advances the economic life of human civilisation through a borderless, inclusive, and empowering financial ecosystem. Our Mission: To contribute towards a global financial system that upholds justice, fosters human dignity, and reflects the oneness of humanity, by serving the financial needs of individuals, communities, and institutions through innovative financial technologies. Team Overview:This role sits within the Retail team, responsible for building and optimising customer-facing trading experiences across web and mobile platforms. The team focuses on delivering seamless, intuitive, and high-performance user journeys for retail traders in fast-moving market conditions. - Minimum 5 years’ experience in functional and integration software testing, preferably in fintech, crypto, payments, or high-performance trading environments. - Some experience and a strong leaning towards using AI related tools and technologies to accelerate testing efforts. - A strong drive to leverage AI tools extensively — from writing and reviewing code to debugging and architecture. - Experience working in Agile software development teams with CI/CD and continuous deployment. - Proficient in testing RESTful APIs using Postman, Swagger, or similar tools. - Hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or TestCafe. - Strong scripting or programming skills in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python. - Experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling. - Solid understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, defect lifecycle management, and risk-based testing. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as GitHub Actions. - Experience testing customer-facing web and mobile applications. - Strong analytical, debugging, documentation, and communication skills. - Interest in crypto and blockchain technology with a commitment to staying up to date on security and industry developments. - Willingness to participate in on-call rotations supporting 24/7 platform operations. - Comfortable leveraging AI tools to improve test design, coverage, efficiency, and reporting. In addition, the following functional competencies are required: - End-to-End Testing: Test across mobile, web, and backend layers with clear traceability to business requirements. - Exploratory Testing: Proactively identify edge cases, UX gaps, and failure scenarios through scenario-based and risk-based approaches. - Automated Regression Testing: Design, maintain, and improve automation frameworks to enable reliable and scalable regression coverage. - Performance & Load Testing: Simulate high trading volumes, payment spikes, and extreme market volatility conditions. - Security Awareness: Integrate security-conscious testing practices, including validation of authentication, authorisation, and data integrity controls. - AI-Augmented Testing: Use AI tools responsibly to accelerate test creation, data generation, and defect analysis while maintaining human oversight. - Test new features, enhancements, and bug fixes across web applications and mobile applications. - Perform exploratory, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure product quality and system resilience. - Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases and frameworks aligned with continuous delivery practices. - Contribute automated tests to CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, reliable, and repeatable releases. - Validate customer journeys, UX flows, device compatibility, and real-time trading interactions. - Conduct performance, stress, and load testing to ensure the platform scales under high market volatility and transaction volumes. - Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, designers, and security teams to clarify requirements and define comprehensive test strategies. - Produce clear, structured, and reusable test plans, test cases, and defect reports aligned with VALR’s internal QA standards. - Monitor production releases, support incident triage, and contribute to root cause analysis during on-call rotations. - Continuously improve QA processes, tooling, and automation coverage to enhance overall engineering velocity and product reliability. - Innovative Work Environment - Engage with the latest blockchain technologies and tools in a rapidly evolving industry. - Work from anywhere with secure, stable internet connectivity, allowing you to create your ideal workspace. - Career Development - Benefit from an annual professional development allowance alongside scheduled company training sessions to keep you at the forefront of the crypto industry. - Competitive Compensation - Competitive salaries that align with industry standards. - When you contribute to our success, you’ll be rewarded with discretionary bonuses, recognising your impact on VALR’s growth. - Receive preferential Tier 5 trading fees on VALR, with no monthly trading volume required. - Diversity and Inclusion - A commitment to fostering a diverse workforce with initiatives that promote equity and belonging. - Wellness - Employees are encouraged to strive for coherent and wholesome lives, fulfilling their work, personal, social, physical and spiritual goals to the best of their abilities. - Compliance with statutory leave required by individual countries, in addition to flexible leave options. - Enjoy lunch on us when working from our Johannesburg Head Office, one of the ways we support wellbeing and connection in the workplace. - Impact and Contribution - At VALR, we believe in a financial system that recognises the oneness of humanity. Our mission is to break down financial barriers and promote universal values of courage, ethical integrity, and the intrinsic worth of every individual. - Engage in initiatives that promote education and awareness about cryptocurrencies, ensuring that everyone has the tools and knowledge to participate in the evolving financial landscape. - Dynamic Team Culture - Open communication and teamwork across departments, fostering innovation and creativity. - Enjoy social gatherings outside of work to strengthen team bonds and boost morale. - Global Exposure - Work with colleagues from around the world. - Exposure to diverse perspectives and practices in the crypto space. - Recognition and Rewards - Regular acknowledgement of employee accomplishments, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation. - Join us for retreats that blend professional development with team bonding in inspiring locations. - Tools for Success - Receive a Mac laptop and a discretionary allowance to purchase all the extras needed for a productive home office—yours to keep after three years (terms and conditions apply).

About Us: Founded in 2018, headquartered in Johannesburg, and backed by leading investors including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures and Fidelity’s F-Prime Capital, VALR is a global crypto exchange offering a comprehensive suite of products—including Spot Trading, Spot Margin, Perpetual Futures, Staking, Lending, Borrowing, OTC services, VALR Invest, Crypto Bundles, and VALR Pay. Licensed by South Africa’s FSCA, with regulatory approval in Europe, VALR serves over 1.7 million registered users and 2,000 corporate and institutional clients worldwide. The exchange is dedicated to advancing a just financial future that upholds human dignity and the unity of mankind. For more information, visit valr.com. Our Vision: To establish VALR as a global institution that advances the economic life of human civilisation through a borderless, inclusive, and empowering financial ecosystem. Our Mission: To contribute towards a global financial system that upholds justice, fosters human dignity, and reflects the oneness of humanity, by serving the financial needs of individuals, communities, and institutions through innovative financial technologies. Team OverviewThis role sits within the Retail, taking ownership of delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure user interfaces across both our web and mobile platforms. - Minimum 5 years’ experience in functional and integration software testing, preferably in fintech, crypto, payments, or high-performance trading environments. - Some experience and a strong leaning towards using AI related tools and technologies to accelerate testing efforts. - A strong drive to leverage AI tools extensively — from writing and reviewing code to debugging and architecture. - Experience working in Agile software development teams with CI/CD and continuous deployment. - Proficient in testing RESTful APIs using Postman, Swagger, or similar tools. - Hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or TestCafe. - Strong scripting or programming skills in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python. - Experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling. - Solid understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, defect lifecycle management, and risk-based testing. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as GitHub Actions. - Experience testing customer-facing web and mobile applications. - Strong analytical, debugging, documentation, and communication skills. - Interest in crypto and blockchain technology with a commitment to staying up to date on security and industry developments. - Willingness to participate in on-call rotations supporting 24/7 platform operations. - Comfortable leveraging AI tools to improve test design, coverage, efficiency, and reporting. In addition, the following functional competencies are required: - End-to-End Testing: Test across mobile, web, and backend layers with clear traceability to business requirements. - Exploratory Testing: Proactively identify edge cases, UX gaps, and failure scenarios through scenario-based and risk-based approaches. - Automated Regression Testing: Design, maintain, and improve automation frameworks to enable reliable and scalable regression coverage. - Performance & Load Testing: Simulate high trading volumes, payment spikes, and extreme market volatility conditions. - Security Awareness: Integrate security-conscious testing practices, including validation of authentication, authorisation, and data integrity controls. - AI-Augmented Testing: Use AI tools responsibly to accelerate test creation, data generation, and defect analysis while maintaining human oversight. - Test new features, enhancements, and bug fixes across web applications and mobile applications. - Perform exploratory, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure product quality and system resilience. - Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases and frameworks aligned with continuous delivery practices. - Contribute automated tests to CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, reliable, and repeatable releases. - Validate customer journeys, UX flows, device compatibility, and real-time trading interactions. - Conduct performance, stress, and load testing to ensure the platform scales under high market volatility and transaction volumes. - Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, designers, and security teams to clarify requirements and define comprehensive test strategies. - Produce clear, structured, and reusable test plans, test cases, and defect reports aligned with VALR’s internal QA standards. - Monitor production releases, support incident triage, and contribute to root cause analysis during on-call rotations. - Continuously improve QA processes, tooling, and automation coverage to enhance overall engineering velocity and product reliability. - Innovative Work Environment - Engage with the latest blockchain technologies and tools in a rapidly evolving industry. - Work from anywhere with secure, stable internet connectivity, allowing you to create your ideal workspace. - Career Development - Benefit from an annual professional development allowance alongside scheduled company training sessions to keep you at the forefront of the crypto industry. - Competitive Compensation - Competitive salaries that align with industry standards. - When you contribute to our success, you’ll be rewarded with discretionary bonuses, recognising your impact on VALR’s growth. - Receive preferential Tier 5 trading fees on VALR, with no monthly trading volume required. - Diversity and Inclusion - A commitment to fostering a diverse workforce with initiatives that promote equity and belonging. - Wellness - Employees are encouraged to strive for coherent and wholesome lives, fulfilling their work, personal, social, physical and spiritual goals to the best of their abilities. - Compliance with statutory leave required by individual countries, in addition to flexible leave options. - Enjoy lunch on us when working from our Johannesburg Head Office, one of the ways we support wellbeing and connection in the workplace. - Impact and Contribution - At VALR, we believe in a financial system that recognises the oneness of humanity. Our mission is to break down financial barriers and promote universal values of courage, ethical integrity, and the intrinsic worth of every individual. - Engage in initiatives that promote education and awareness about cryptocurrencies, ensuring that everyone has the tools and knowledge to participate in the evolving financial landscape. - Dynamic Team Culture - Open communication and teamwork across departments, fostering innovation and creativity. - Enjoy social gatherings outside of work to strengthen team bonds and boost morale. - Global Exposure - Work with colleagues from around the world. - Exposure to diverse perspectives and practices in the crypto space. - Recognition and Rewards - Regular acknowledgement of employee accomplishments, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation. - Join us for retreats that blend professional development with team bonding in inspiring locations. - Tools for Success - Receive a Mac laptop and a discretionary allowance to purchase all the extras needed for a productive home office—yours to keep after three years (terms and conditions apply).

About Us: Founded in 2018, headquartered in Johannesburg, and backed by leading investors including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures and Fidelity’s F-Prime Capital, VALR is a global crypto exchange offering a comprehensive suite of products—including Spot Trading, Spot Margin, Perpetual Futures, Staking, Lending, Borrowing, OTC services, VALR Invest, Crypto Bundles, and VALR Pay. Licensed by South Africa’s FSCA, with regulatory approval in Europe, VALR serves over 1.7 million registered users and 2,000 corporate and institutional clients worldwide. The exchange is dedicated to advancing a just financial future that upholds human dignity and the unity of mankind. For more information, visit valr.com. Our Vision: To establish VALR as a global institution that advances the economic life of human civilisation through a borderless, inclusive, and empowering financial ecosystem. Our Mission: To contribute towards a global financial system that upholds justice, fosters human dignity, and reflects the oneness of humanity, by serving the financial needs of individuals, communities, and institutions through innovative financial technologies. Team OverviewThis role sits within the Integrations team, responsible for design, building and maintaining high-performance backend systems. - Practical experience is more relevant than a formal qualification. - Extensive experience in backend development with proficiency in Kotlin, Java, or other JVM-based languages. - 6+ years experience working in production environments. - Strong understanding of REST APIs and/or WebSockets for building scalable and real-time communication systems. - A strong drive to leverage AI tools extensively - from writing and reviewing code to debugging and architecture. - Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS and GCP, along with knowledge of associated services and tools. - Familiarity with CI/CD concepts, version control systems (e.g., Git), and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges. - Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams. - Passion for cryptocurrencies and alternative financial systems. - A natural inclination to help people and the ability to explain technical details simply. - Design, develop, and maintain Kotlin-based backend services. - Implement and integrate REST APIs and/or WebSockets for seamless communication between different components of the exchange platform, while also extending and improving our API. - Leverage Google Cloud Platform to deploy and manage scalable infrastructure. - Incorporate CI/CD concepts, version control, and containerization to streamline the development and deployment processes. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend engineers, designers, and product managers, to deliver high-quality features and products. - Develop RESTful APIs and microservices to build best-in-class product features, extend our platform's functionality, and enhance user experience. - Optimise and scale backend systems to handle high traffic volumes and ensure low-latency responses. - Create troubleshooting tools and participate in code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration to maintain code quality. - Implement internal processes and tooling to improve development efficiency and streamline workflows. - Write easy-to-read, maintainable code and adhere to coding standards and best practices. - Participate in an on-call rotation as needed to support 24/7 operations. - Innovative Work Environment - Engage with the latest blockchain technologies and tools in a rapidly evolving industry. - Work from anywhere with secure, stable internet connectivity, allowing you to create your ideal workspace. - Career Development - Benefit from an annual professional development allowance alongside scheduled company training sessions to keep you at the forefront of the crypto industry. - Competitive Compensation - Competitive salaries that align with industry standards. - When you contribute to our success, you’ll be rewarded with discretionary bonuses, recognising your impact on VALR’s growth. - Receive preferential Tier 5 trading fees on VALR, with no monthly trading volume required. - Diversity and Inclusion - A commitment to fostering a diverse workforce with initiatives that promote equity and belonging. - Wellness - Employees are encouraged to strive for coherent and wholesome lives, fulfilling their work, personal, social, physical and spiritual goals to the best of their abilities. - Compliance with statutory leave required by individual countries, in addition to flexible leave options. - Enjoy lunch on us when working from our Johannesburg Head Office, one of the ways we support wellbeing and connection in the workplace. - Impact and Contribution - At VALR, we believe in a financial system that recognises the oneness of humanity. Our mission is to break down financial barriers and promote universal values of courage, ethical integrity, and the intrinsic worth of every individual. - Engage in initiatives that promote education and awareness about cryptocurrencies, ensuring that everyone has the tools and knowledge to participate in the evolving financial landscape. - Dynamic Team Culture - Open communication and teamwork across departments, fostering innovation and creativity. - Enjoy social gatherings outside of work to strengthen team bonds and boost morale. - Global Exposure - Work with colleagues from around the world. - Exposure to diverse perspectives and practices in the crypto space. - Recognition and Rewards - Regular acknowledgement of employee accomplishments, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation. - Join us for retreats that blend professional development with team bonding in inspiring locations. - Tools for Success - Receive a Mac laptop and a discretionary allowance to purchase all the extras needed for a productive home office—yours to keep after three years (terms and conditions apply).