Senior Software Engineer in Test @ Chainlink

About Us

Chainlink Labs is the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, the decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. Chainlink is the industry-standard platform for providing access to real-world data, offchain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability across any blockchain. Chainlink Labs helps power verifiable applications for banking, DeFi, global trade, and gaming by collaborating with some of the world’s largest financial institutions, notably Swift, DTCC, and ANZ. Chainlink Labs also works with top Web3 teams, including Aave, Compound, GMX, Maker, and Synthetix. Chainlink Labs was ranked in Newsweek’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2023 in both the United States and United Kingdom.

The Engineering Team

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.

We are hiring on a multitude of our core engineering teams, including:

CCIP:

Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) is a critical project that will enable complete interoperability between blockchains. Our team is building capabilities to further scale the system to support thousands of tokens and enable message deliveries across hundreds of blockchains.

Blockchain Integrations:

Our Blockchain Integrations team own the integrations of upcoming blockchains into the Chainlink platform, working directly and building relations with the founding engineers while gaining expertise in each new innovative ecosystem

About the Role

The Software Engineer in Test is responsible for the planning, execution and reporting of test results on all products developed in Product Engineering. A Software Engineer in Test will be able to be given direction and work independently, providing updates to their manager on a timely basis. A Software Engineer in Test 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

At least 5+ 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 Golang
Strong experience with open-source test frameworks for API testing
Strong experience with build automation technologies like Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, etc.
Experience with AWS, Docker, or Kubernetes a definite plus
Experience with Agile-Scrum and other Agile methodologies
Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter
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 shift left testing culture and socializing best practices
Web3 testing experience is a plus

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).

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

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Your Impact

Requirements

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth