{"id":1267007,"url":"https://alion.io/job/cyclops-senior-qa-engineer-remote-cyclops","title":"Senior QA Engineer (Remote) - Cyclops","company":{"id":2041147,"name":"Cyclops","domain":"cyclops.io","url":"https://alion.io/company/cyclops-io","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"JazzHR","truth_index":null},"role":"QA","role_family":"QA","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"unspecified","remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":{"label":"UTC-8 – UTC-5","utc_offset_min":-8,"utc_offset_max":-5},"hiring_geo_confidence":"inferred","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"CI/CD","optional":false},{"name":"Insomnia","optional":false},{"name":"Playwright","optional":false},{"name":"Postman","optional":false},{"name":"SQL","optional":false},{"name":"TypeScript","optional":false},{"name":"Agile","optional":true},{"name":"GitLab CI","optional":true},{"name":"Jira","optional":true},{"name":"Scrum","optional":true},{"name":"Shift-Left","optional":true},{"name":"Shift-Left Security","optional":true},{"name":"TestRail","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-25T22:43:50Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-25","last_verified_at":"2026-09-26T12:21:46Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Role Overview\nAs a Senior QA Engineer, you will be responsible for quality in a new product squad working in US hours on a crypto payment platform. The role is automation-first: you write and maintain automated tests on top of a shared test framework, move routine regression into CI, and complement automation with hands-on exploratory and acceptance testing for client-facing releases. Success means the squad ships client-facing functionality confidently.\nKey Responsibilities\nOwn the test strategy and execution for the squad: acceptance, exploratory, and regression testing\nWrite and maintain automated UI and API tests on the shared test framework\nOwn and prioritize the automation backlog; move routine regression into CI so releases are not blocked on manual passes\nReview product requirements and acceptance criteria with product and engineering, providing feedback before development starts\nVerify client-facing releases and run acceptance testing before they reach clients\nCommunicate with stakeholders and third-party vendors about ongoing product issues\nMaintain QA documentation and reports, including release testing and escaped defects reports\nRequired Qualifications\n5+ years of experience as a QA Engineer on web applications\nStrong experience writing and maintaining automated test scripts for UI, API, or backend tests\nGood programming skills in TypeScript\nProficiency in a modern automation framework, i.e. Playwright\nExperience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines\nHands-on manual testing skills: exploratory, regression, smoke, and acceptance testing\nHands-on experience with API testing tools such as Insomnia or Postman\nProficiency in writing SQL queries for testing and data verification\nUnderstanding of the test pyramid and automation strategy\nProficient use of AI tooling in test design and coding, with critical review of AI-generated output\nPrior crypto experience is optional; building a working understanding of crypto and stablecoin payment flows on the job is a mandatory part of the role\nHigh agency: you raise quality risks while they are still cheap to fix and drive them to a decision\nStrong written and verbal communication in English\nPreferred Experience\nFintech, payments, or crypto domain experience\nExperience with Jira and TestRail (or similar products)\nExperience configuring CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab CI)\nExperience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and shift-left practices\nPerformance testing experience\nReporting Structure\nReports to: Engineering Manager.\nLocation\nRemote. USA, Argentina, or Brazil. The role works US business hours (Eastern Time).\nCompensation and Benefits\nAs an independent contractor, you'll enjoy the flexibility to determine how and when you deliver your work, while partnering closely with our team to meet agreed milestones and business objectives. Compensation and engagement terms will be outlined in your contractor agreement.\nAdditional Benefits\nCompany issued laptop\nTechnology Accessories\nAnnual In-Person Full-Team Meetup\n---\nAbout Cyclops\nCyclops is the first stablecoin and crypto infrastructure platform built exclusively for the payments industry. With low and no code solutions, Cyclops is the fastest way for payments companies to bring crypto and stablecoin offerings to market. Founded by crypto and payments industry veterans who built crypto solutions for Shift4, Cyclops enables crypto acceptance, stablecoin settlement and stablecoin payouts for payments companies.\nCyclops has raised a seed round and, more recently, a $20M Series A to accelerate the growth of the most complete stablecoin platform. We move fast, we think rigorously, and hold ourselves to the highest standard in the industry.\n Cyclops Culture\nDon’t join Cyclops if you’re looking for a typical 9-5. The culture we’ve built is one of first-principles thinking and relentless execution. We wake up every day excited to deliver great products worthy of the world’s best companies. 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