Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Summary

Join IOG's Midnight Tribe as a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) and play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our cutting-edge blockchain solutions. You will collaborate closely with the Head of QA to design, implement, and execute robust test strategies. As a key contributor, you will develop and execute a comprehensive testing strategy, encompassing functional, performance, security, and integration testing. You will also lead testing of new initiatives, guide team members, and implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing. This role requires strong initiative and a proactive approach to Quality Assurance across the SDLC. The position offers remote work, laptop reimbursement, a new starter package, learning and development opportunities, and competitive PTO.

Requirements

• Proficient in automation skills, including the ability to write automated test scripts and establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledgeable about Cardano smart contract technologies, Plutus and the Marlowe programming language
• Possess strong understanding of blockchain technology, including consensus algorithms and smart contracts
• Knowledgeable about software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as an SDET or in a similar quality assurance/testing role
• Experience in test automation for front-end/back-end and end-to-end systems
• Experience working with Git, SDLC, and various CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions)

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive testing strategy for our blockchain solutions, encompassing functional, performance, security, and integration testing
• Review Team Test Plans and oversee the general QA Strategy for each of the scrum teams/squads
• Lead the testing of new Initiatives, and guide other team members in how to approach, execute and report on new areas of testing
• Implement and maintain continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines for automated testing
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using relevant testing frameworks and tools
• Conduct manual testing when necessary, including exploratory testing, regression testing, and ad-hoc testing
• Identify, report, and track defects to resolution
• Perform root cause analysis of defects and work with development teams to implement timely solutions
• Set up and maintain test environments, including test data and test configurations
• Plan and conduct performance testing to assess scalability, reliability, and responsiveness of our blockchain solutions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of test automation frameworks
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers and product managers, to ensure the testability, reliability, and scalability of our products

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as QA Lead desired but not essential
• Experience in performance and security testing is a plus
• Experience with API testing
• Experience in distributed systems and computer networks would be beneficial
• Expertise in libraries, tools, and procedures for executing and automating various types of tests (e.g., unit tests, property tests, model-based tests, integration tests, end-to-end tests, UI tests, performance tests, stress tests, fault tolerance tests)
• Experience with TypeScript, Javascript, Rust, or other programming languages is advantageous
• Familiarity with Virtualization using Docker
• Proficiency with Linux

Benefits

• Remote work
• Laptop reimbursement
• New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Competitive PTO