Senior QA Automation Engineer
About IOV Labs
At IOV Labs, our goal is to empower the next generation of fintech innovators by providing them with the necessary tools and technology to build a new global economy. We operate the Rootstock Blockchain, a secure smart contract platform that is merge-mined with Bitcoin. Additionally, we develop the Rootstock Infrastructure Framework (RIF) to support the creation of decentralized apps and Open Finance services on the Rootstock Blockchain. With successful adoption of our platform, we are now expanding our ambitions and exploring new applications for our decentralized technology.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior QA Engineer to join our team during this exciting phase of growth. As part of the Developer Experience squad, you will work closely with the Head of QA to provide cutting-edge solutions for the Rootstock community. This role offers a unique opportunity to make an impact on one of the world's leading smart contract platforms.
What You'll be Doing
- Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities
- Create comprehensive and well-structured test plans and cases
- Develop and execute automation scripts
- Create detailed documentation of bug reports, test cases, and automation tools used
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track and address bugs
- Conduct thorough regression testing before releases or bug resolutions
- Investigate product quality and identify areas for improvement
- Ensure consistent project execution by collaborating with the Development team
- Identify and suggest actions for improving quality assurance processes
- Collect and report quality data
- Prepare and present reports and metrics to management
- Establish strong QA practices that can be adopted by other technical teams within the organization
What You Bring to the Table
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems, or related fields
- 5-8 years of experience as a QA Automation Engineer
- Strong understanding of common software architectures (web/mobile/API/DB)
- Proficiency in setting up UI and API automation frameworks
- Experience with writing, executing, and monitoring automated test suites using various technologies
- Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools to support development processes
- Knowledge of testing fundamentals, such as TDD and BDD automation frameworks
- Proficiency in one or more automation tools (Selenium, Appium, WebdriverIO, Playwright, Chai, Mocha, SoapUI, JMeter, etc.)
- Familiarity with one or more test management tools (Xray, Zephir, TestRail, etc.)
- Programming language knowledge (JavaScript, TypeScript, Java)
- Experience with performance testing
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes
- Ability to work effectively with remote teams and towards objectives
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
- Advanced proficiency in English language
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Bonus points
- Knowledge of Blockchain Technology
- Strong interest and familiarity with cryptocurrency and decentralized technologies
- Experience working in a fast-growing start-up
- Knowledge of Information Security, threat modeling, and safe development cycle (SDL)
- Ability to evaluate software stability and quality from a security perspective
What You'll Get Back
- Competitive salary and bonus
- 100% remote working opportunity from anywhere in the world (contractor)
- Possibility to work at a nearby WeWork space
- Flexible working hours
- Paid holidays and personal leave days
- Opportunity to work on a challenging and unique project with state-of-the-art technology
- Internationally diverse and dynamic team with a clear vision and strategy
- Training programs to learn about the crypto world
- Language courses (English or Spanish)
- Employee assistance program offering legal, financial, family, psychological, and wellness counseling for you and your family
IOV Labs Mission, Vision, & Purpose
- Our purpose is to build a more decentralized world, for a freer and fairer future
- Our vision is a safe and equitable global financial system that enables everyone to participate and prosper
- We're on a mission to provide the next generation of fintech innovators with the decentralized tools and technology to build a new global economy
