Software Development Engineer in Test - Midnight

Input Output (IOHK); United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to join their Midnight team. This role involves ensuring the reliability and performance of innovative blockchain solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in CI/CD systems and test automation, contributing to the development of cutting-edge technology in a regulatory-friendly environment. Join a team that values creativity and innovation, and be part of a mission to advance blockchain technology globally.

Benefits

Remote work

Laptop reimbursement

New starter package for hardware essentials

Learning & Development opportunities

Competitive PTO

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive testing strategy for blockchain solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure testability and reliability.

Skills

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Test automation

API testing

Performance testing

Security testing

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Docker

Git

JavaScript

TypeScript

Rust

Job description

Software Development Engineer in Test - Midnight

Software Development Engineer in Test - Midnight

Who are we?

IOHK, is a technology company focused on Blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. Our projects include decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally.

Who are we?

IOHK, is a technology company focused on Blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. Our projects include decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally.

We invest in the unknown, applying our curiosity and desire for positive change to everything we do. By fueling creativity, innovation, and progress within our teams, our products and services are designed for people to be fearless, to be changemakers.

About Midnight:

IOG's Midnight Tribe is a business technology provider and core contributor to the Midnight Network, a blockchain platform for developing decentralized applications that safeguard personal and commercial data. The Midnight Network is the first blockchain to offer programmable data isolation by leveraging zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to enable selective disclosure of what information is visible on-chain and is designed to help developers implement necessary business policies, such as meeting regulatory requirements.

What the role involves:

As an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who will be a key contributor on the Midnight team developing leading edge technology in one of the most exciting fields in the world. Midnight is a regulatory-friendly data protection-based blockchain that safeguards sensitive commercial and personal data. Midnight protects fundamental freedoms of association, commerce, and expression for developers, companies, and individuals.

As an SDET, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our cutting-edge blockchain solutions. You will collaborate closely with our development and quality assurance teams to design, implement, and execute robust test strategies, contributing to the success of our blockchain products.

We are looking for an individual with strong expertise in CI/CD systems, who can also act as a SME in this area and act as a liaison for our infrastructure and developer experience teams.

• Implement and maintain continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines for automated testing
• Develop and execute a comprehensive testing strategy for our blockchain solutions, encompassing functional, performance, security, and integration 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
  
  
  

Requirements


Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field (advanced degrees are a plus)
• Proven experience as an SDET or in a similar quality assurance/testing role
• Experience of agile methodologies
• Experience with modern testing frameworks
• 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)
• 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
• Proficiency in automation skills, including the ability to write automated test scripts and establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology, including consensus algorithms and smart contracts (a plus)
• Sound knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices
  
  
  

Are you an IOGer?

Do you find yourself questioning the status quo? Do you tinker with ideas and long to turn those ideas into solutions? Are you able to spark thoughtful debates, bringing out the inquisitiveness in others? Does the promise of continuously growing excite you? Then get ready to reimagine everything you thought wasn't possible because that's what it means to be an IOGer - we don't set limits, we break them.

Benefits

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

At IOG, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

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