QA Software Engineer

Title: QA Software Engineer

Location: Berlin / Remote

All roles with Chainlink Labs are global and remote-based. Unless otherwise stated, we ask that you try to overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST). We encourage you to apply regardless of your location.

About Us

Chainlink is the industry-standard Web3 services platform that enables developers to build feature-rich Web3 applications with seamless access to real-world data and off-chain computation.

Chainlink has helped enable $8T+ in transaction value since the start of 2022.

Over 1,700 Web3 projects have integrated Chainlink services.

Chainlink is live on 15+ blockchains with many having joined the Chainlink SCALE program.

Chainlink is relied upon by industry-leading protocols like Aave, Compound, Paxos, Synthetix, and ENS.

Chainlink has delivered 7.4B+ data points on-chain and onboarded 900+ decentralized oracle networks.

Chainlink has established collaborations with Associated Press, Accuweather, AWS, Google Cloud, Meta, and Twilio.

The world-class Chainlink Labs research team has won various awards for its work on distributed systems, security, and more.

Who we re looking for:

You re focused on what matters most and ignore unimportant industry distractions.

You take extreme ownership and deliver outstanding results.

You have a growth mindset, seek out feedback and engage in constructive dialogue with others to help them grow.

You move fast and evolve with rapidly advancing technologies.

You want to be part of a team that excels and is committed to building the Chainlink Network and growing the Web3 ecosystem over the long term.

You are welcoming toward a diverse network of participants joining an open, global standard.

You re excited about the future of Web3 and building a world powered by cryptographic truth.

At Chainlink Labs, our engineering team pushes the scale and capabilities of decentralized applications across the industry. The Chainlink Network holds >70% market share in the oracle space, solving real-world problems by enabling smart contracts to securely interact with off-chain data/computation.

We value talented and driven craftsmen who work collaboratively to tackle complex challenges, deliver product impact, and grow as builders. Join us and shape the future of blockchain technology and decentralized finance.

The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for the planning, execution and reporting of test results on all products developed in Product Engineering. A QA Engineer will be able to be given direction and work independently, providing updates to their manager on a timely basis. A QA Engineer is expected to have basic knowledge on at least one product and will be able to assist on other products as needed. In addition, they will perform feature, regression and system level testing as well as assist in the development of processes and procedures related to product development.

Your Impact

• Own the testing strategy for existing and new products
• Develop detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
• Perform multiple types of black-box, white-box, and grey-box testing including functional, system, end to end, load testing, performance testing, data integrity, smoke, regression, and ad hoc testing
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
• Work closely with product teams to ensure alignment
• Submit comprehensive defects using our bug tracking system
• Regress and verify defects as needed, record test results, and provide metrics
• Test software applications at all points in the life cycle on multiple environments
• Continuously analyze the testing strategy to maximize its effectiveness pragmatically
• Assist with designing and maintaining quality system policies and procedures

Requirements

• 2+ years proven work experience in Software Engineering, Test, Quality Assurance, or Deployment
• BS degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science or related field
• Strong experience with modern languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Golang, etc.
• Strong experience with open-source test frameworks, including CypressJS or Selenium/WebDriver
• Strong experience with build automation technologies like Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, etc.
• Experience with AWS, Docker, or Terraform a definite plus
• Experience with Agile-Scrum and other Agile methodologies
• Experience with load testing tools
• Excellent analytical skills to work with developers for troubleshooting and peer review
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• The ideal candidate will be comfortable with shaping testing culture and socializing best practices

Our Stack

Golang, TypeScript, Solidity, Postgres, Terraform, AWS

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