Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Catalyst

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 Catalyst:

IOG’s Catalyst Tribe is a pioneering innovation platform for the Cardano blockchain ecosystem. It enables decentralized communities to propose, evaluate, and fund projects, fostering innovation through efficient grant allocation, verifiable decision-making, and voter privacy. With core products including Catalyst Voting application and upcoming advances for idea incubation, and distributed decision-making, Catalyst solves critical challenges in ecosystem growth hacking and decentralized governance while exploring network effect-led monetization opportunities.

What the role involves:

As an SDET within the Catalyst Tribe, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our Catalyst software within the Cardano blockchain ecosystem. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of developers, designers, and product managers to test software functionalities, identify bugs, and improve the overall user experience. 

At Catalyst, we value creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. If you’re ready to push boundaries and contribute to the future of decentralized applications, we invite you to apply and help shape the next wave of blockchain innovation. Join us at Catalyst and participate in Cardano’s mission to create a more secure, transparent, and fair digital world.

• Follow agile software development practices
• Work with teams across multiple time zones
• Work independently on software development tasks
• Be proactive and require minimal supervision or mentoring to complete tasks
• Design, develop, and execute automation scripts, programs and tools
• Identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs.
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g., developers and product managers) to identify system requirements.
• Monitor debugging process results.
• Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies.
• Assist in defining and implementing software quality assurance practices.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in software testing or a related field.
• Experience with blockchain technology and the Cardano ecosystem is desirable.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, JavaScript, or other programming languages
• Experience with automation testing frameworks and tools for both frontend and backend components (Playwright, Cypress, Postman, Appium)
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with the distributed system, Kubernetes, and Docker is a plus
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools.
• Good knowledge of scripting and popular programming languages
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

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. 

• 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.