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).

Role Description We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer to support the development of a modern, cloud-based payment infrastructure. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will contribute to building and maintaining automation frameworks, validating backend systems, and ensuring overall software reliability. You will work closely with engineering, product, and QA teams, playing a key role in delivering stable and high-quality releases in a fast-paced environment. This is not a purely manual or task-based role; we are looking for someone who can take ownership, understand systems deeply, and contribute to improving quality practices. Location: Remote (Portugal, Cyprus and Poland) Reporting to: CTO Responsibilities - Build and maintain automated test frameworks using Python (PyTest, Selenium) - Create and execute test cases based on new feature implementations - Perform API and backend testing, ensuring correct system behavior and data integrity - Conduct manual testing when needed to ensure full coverage - Analyze logs and system flows to identify issues and understand root causes - Identify, document, and track defects with clear evidence and reproduction steps - Collaborate closely with engineers and product teams to improve quality and delivery - Contribute to delivering stable, reliable software in a complex system environment Qualifications - 3+ years of experience in QA Automation - Strong hands-on experience with: - Python - PyTest - Selenium - Experience with API and backend testing - Ability to design and structure clear, maintainable test cases - Strong debugging skills, including working with logs and system behavior - Good communication skills and ability to explain technical topics clearly - Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments Nice to Have - Experience in payments, fintech, or e-commerce platforms - Understanding of transaction flows or distributed systems - Exposure to cloud-based environments or microservices architectures - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git) Benefits - Future-Proof Your Finances: Once you’ve passed probation, we’ll kickstart your Provident Fund to secure your future. - Grow with Us: Annual Learning Budget for professional development (eligible after probation)—because your growth is our growth. - Wolt Your Way Through Lunch: €150 monthly Wolt allowance to keep you fueled and happy. - Stay Active Your Way: Enjoy a SportsBenefits membership giving you access to a wide variety of gyms and sports facilities to support your active lifestyle. - Drive in Style: After one year with us, you may be eligible for a company car—subject to performance and availability. - Park with Ease: Complimentary parking space just steps from the office, so your commute is as smooth as your workday. - Max Out Your Downtime: 25 days of vacation + public holidays, plus an additional 10 sick days when needed. - Shop & Save: Exclusive local discount card + tickets for exciting events like Beonix, basketball games, and more. - Speak Like a Local: Join free Greek language classes, twice a week, open to all team members. - Celebrate Together: at payabl. We bring colleagues from all offices together for unforgettable company celebrations. - Global Collaboration & Events: Opportunities to participate in international company events and initiatives, connecting with colleagues from all regions and contributing to a truly global community. Hiring Process - TA Interview – A 30–40 minute conversation with Talent Acquisition to discuss your background, experience, and overall fit for the role. - Technical Interview – A 45–60 minute interview with members of the engineering team, focusing on the technical aspects of the role. - Final Interview – A 30–40 minute conversation with senior stakeholders to ensure mutual alignment and answer any remaining questions.