Junior QA Engineer

Paybis is a global fintech company operating at the intersection of crypto and traditional payments. Since 2014, we've been building products that help people and businesses buy, sell, and exchange cryptocurrency. We serve 8.6M+ customers across 180+ countries and operate as a self-funded company with ~200 people across Europe, Ukraine, and the US.

We hold a MiCA CASP authorisation and a Payment Institution (PSD2) licence in Latvia — one of a small group of companies in Europe holding both simultaneously — alongside FinCEN MSB and FINTRAC registrations.

We are looking for a Junior QA Engineer who wants to grow inside a quality-driven team, work on a real product, and understand that behind every test case are real users and real money.

This is a product-focused role for someone who cares about ownership, not just task completion.

• Run functional and regression testing of client flows via UI and API
• Write and maintain test cases, checklists, and bug reports
• Use Chrome DevTools and Postman to analyse application behaviour and diagnose issues
• Work closely with developers and QA engineers throughout the SDLC
• Perform cross-browser and cross-device testing
• Identify and document usability issues in the interface
• Optionally participate in UI automation if you have the interest and baseline knowledge

Must-Have:

• Testing theory: types, levels, design techniques (BVA, EP), bug lifecycle
• Writing test cases and checklists independently, without a template
• REST API testing via Postman: requests, status codes, headers, response body
• Chrome DevTools — active use of Network, Console, Elements tabs
• Structured bug reports in Jira with correct severity and priority
• Basic SQL for data validation
• Git basics: branch, commit, pull request
• Understanding of client-server architecture and REST principles
• Agile / Scrum: real sprint experience
• English B2+ — documentation and day-to-day communication are in English
• Strong analytical thinking and ownership mindset

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in fintech, e-commerce, or crypto products
• Familiarity with automation basics (Selenium, Cypress)
• Mobile testing experience (iOS / Android)
• Understanding of payment flows at user level (KYC, 3DS)
• ISTQB Foundation or equivalent knowledge

Soft Skills:

• Attention to detail — in a payment domain, one missed bug can cost users real money
• Ownership mindset — you don't wait to be asked: you spot risks yourself and raise them proactively
• Clear communication — you explain bugs clearly to developers, ask the right questions about requirements, and aren't afraid to say "something feels off here"
• Analytical thinking — you think systemically: what breaks if this step fails? Which scenarios aren't covered yet?
• Eagerness to learn — the domain is complex and the stack evolves; you seek knowledge independently rather than waiting for everything to be explained
• Adaptability — release priorities shift; you refocus quickly without losing quality
• Collaborative by nature — QA is a developer's partner, not a gatekeeper; you know how to work with people, not against them

First 30 Days:

Onboarding complete. You understand the product, team, and processes. You independently execute assigned test cases and actively participate in sprints.

First 90 Days:

You maintain test cases and bug reports with minimal supervision. You proactively report bugs, ask clarifying questions about requirements, and suggest improvements to checklists.

First 6 Months:

You fully own your assigned testing area. You consistently contribute to release quality and independently identify edge cases and risks.

We are looking for someone who:

• Thinks beyond "click the button and check the result"
• Takes ownership and doesn't wait to be told what to look for
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced product environment
• Enjoys digging into problems, not just logging them
• Communicates with developers as a partner, not a gatekeeper
• Can work independently without micromanagement

1. HR Screening
2. Technical Interview with QA Team Lead + QA Unit Lead
3. Test Assignment (optional)
4. Final Interview with Delivery Lead + Head of HR

• Remote-first culture
• Product company environment, not outsourcing — real impact on a real product
• Structured onboarding: mentor, documentation, and a clear plan from Day 1
• High autonomy and trust — no micromanagement
• Stable, self-funded company with no investor pressure
• International team with English as the working language