Associate, QA Engineer

Who we are

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we're here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 6 million customers, making us one of Europe's safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, "roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen" kind of people. It's these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you're someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let's go

Your Mission

We're not just building B2B investment infrastructure — we're reimagining the future of finance. As a QA Engineer in our Bucharest team, you'll play a key role in ensuring our cutting-edge trading and investment products deliver flawless experiences. From precision testing to performance tuning, your work will directly influence the quality and success of the financial tools used by our global partners.

What You'll Do

• Dive into automation testing and manual testing (Postman) using Java, RestAssured, and Allure
• Collaborate closely with engineers to design creative, robust test cases that go beyond the usual — think beyond positive/negative/edge cases and challenge the system
• Become a quality champion in our agile squads, contributing to standups, sprint planning, and long-term roadmap sessions with a testing mindset
• Design, write, and maintain automated tests for backend services
• Partner with backend and frontend developers to integrate QA best practices throughout the development lifecycle, including CI/CD pipelines and release strategies

Who You Are

• You bring 1-2 years of experience as a QA Engineer, with a strong grasp of modern QA methodologies and best practices
• Basic Java hands-on experience in test automation frameworks & good knowledge in testing RESTful APIs and web-based systems
• Ambition to continuously explore and suggest improvements in testing strategy, tools, and processes to keep us sharp and scalable
• Known for your analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to uncover even the most elusive bugs
• Adaptable, collaborative, and excited to work in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.

What's in it for you

• Hybrid-working model with 25-Work From Anywhere days*
• Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan
• Market-leading benefits programs shaped  by our Time & Flexibility policies*
• Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually
• Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand.
• Comprehensive onsite onboarding program at our Vienna HQ.

And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda's incredible journey towards being Europe's future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

* These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda's discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).