[Hiring] Software Test Engineer @CoinGecko

Role Description

Owns all testing aspects on an epic level in the SDLC. Work independently within their embedded sprint team to ensure adequate test coverage. Your primary focus is on mastering a specific assigned domain within the sprint team.

• Software QA: Perform execution of QA tasks based on software specifications to ensure that our software products are of the highest quality. Execute full software development lifecycles based on the department’s strategy.
• Release Testing:
  • Perform different testing strategies including regression, functional, non-functional and user acceptance tests on all software products.
  • Participate in sprint delivery and developing test plans in release cycles.
  • Adapt to different projects and platforms with minimal issues.
• QA Maintenance: Maintain test suites, test documentation, and test automation frameworks.
• Team Player: Work collaboratively with engineers, product managers, and designers to ship out products and features in a timely and effective manner. Deliver independently on a scope of work with minimal instruction.
• Sharpen the Saw:
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software testing and contribute to knowledge sharing.
  • Learn advanced testing techniques or automation tools that improve the team’s productivity.
  • Demonstrate thorough understanding of a subject matter and how to apply it effectively.
• Coaching: Mentor interns and junior staff, or contribute to communities, user groups and open-source projects.
• Defect Resolution:
  • Owns ALL defects within your team.
  • Work independently during a scheduled week-long rotation to handle new defects.
  • Replicate defects reported by end users, investigate potential root causes, and update test suites to prevent recurrences.
  • Facilitates and communicates status of issues between users and engineers.
  • Own key results in resolving defects for assigned teams.
• Documentation:
  • Identify and document defects and issues in software applications as reported by external and internal users.
  • Perform triaging based on a provided defect resolution schema and escalate issues to meet team targets.
  • Communicate delivery status of individual tickets to technical leads.
• Support any ad hoc tasks as required by the company.

Qualifications

• Have 1-3 years professional experience in software testing for web and mobile applications in Agile teams.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related fields, or relevant professional-level certifications.
• User of CoinGecko products and demonstrates some understanding in finance, blockchain or cryptocurrencies.
• Thorough knowledge of software quality assurance methodologies.
• Familiar with advanced software testing techniques such as BVA and equivalence partitioning.
• Strong written skills in documenting work.
• Communicates clearly and have experience working with other individuals in a team towards achieving a common goal.
• Self-motivated and works independently with minimal supervision.
• Passionate about solving problems faced by stakeholders with strong user empathy.

Requirements

• Work mostly on clearly defined and scoped individual features or problems of moderate scope independently within guidelines set.
• Make reliable estimates on time and complexity of your own work.

Benefits

• Remote Work Flexibility: Work wherever you feel most productive. We also provide office space in 1Powerhouse (Malaysia) and WeWork (Singapore) if you ever feel like meeting your colleagues in person.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: We provide life and hospitalization coverage for you, along with hospitalization coverage for your dependents.
• Virtual Share Options: You'll be entitled to virtual options, with terms and conditions.
• Bonus: You’ll be entitled to a bonus, with terms and conditions.
• Parking Allowance: Allocated on a claim basis to ease the cost of travelling.
• Meal Allowance: You will be given a monthly fixed allowance of RM600 or SGD400 to subsidize the cost of your meals.
• Learning Allowance: You will be allocated an annual budget of USD500 (claim basis) to help you continuously learn in the pursuit of your professional and personal development.
• Social Activity Allowance: Want to set a date to watch a movie or play futsal with your colleagues? Get it organized and we subsidize a portion (claim basis) of the cost.
• Annual Company Offsite: We gather once a year to meet each other in person, reflect on the year, and partake in social activities!