Aventus is an open-source, decentralised blockchain that revolutionises the way digital assets are issued, owned, and transferred across value chains.

Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented and highly technical Software Developer in Test who is well-versed in platforms’ test automation and who is interested in a technical QA role that covers platform product built with different tech stacks.

The mission of the Software Developer in Test is to define and implement QA best practices, build robust test automation suites, and develop security‑focused testing frameworks to ensure our products are robust and enterprise-grade.

In addition to platform and application development, Aventus runs production PaaS offerings for AvN, such as an API gateway and custom-built integrations with clients’ enterprise applications. The role requires creation of the appropriate combination of components, integration, functional, stability, soak, performance, stress, security, and other testing, as well as tools and processes necessary to ensure the continuous operation of Aventus network at the required SLA levels.

Candidate Specification - Technical Skills

Responsibilities

Research and implement new technologies and techniques to help support various parts of the testing process for the platform, including both functional and non-functional tests of the API and core node functionality.
Help measure how closely the product meets our quality goals and highlight risks.
Contribute to the development of an overall testing strategy and suggest any relevant test frameworks to use
Think autonomously to lead the design and development of complex test scenarios and test cases.
Help the development team create test plans on new work items before

development starts.

Look for security vulnerabilities in internally developed systems.
Highlight gaps in test coverage and develop guidelines that encourage better

testing, increase test coverage, and improve the release process.

Define and lead best practices for achieving higher test reliability and speed.
Lead the design and implementation of automated integration tests.
Contribute to continuous improvement and proactively support knowledge sharing

across the entire team

Core Requirements

3+ years of experience as a Test Engineer / SDET / Automation Tester for an enterprise platform product.
Demonstrable experience developing in JavaScript or other scripting languages.
Familiarity with concepts such as APIs, messaging queues, distributed systems, software libraries, and Linux command line tools.
Ability to clearly communicate test results (using relevant tooling/dashboards).
Knowledge of git, branching, continuous integration testing, and test automation.
Familiar with different testing strategies and able to elaborate on their advantages and disadvantages.
Opinions on what technologies and standards we should use now and in the future.
Working with agile, cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of different testing paradigms (unit, integration, systems, acceptance) and when to apply them.

Soft Skills

Great interpersonal skills and a willingness to go above and beyond when collaborating with the rest of the team
Ability to propose solutions and take ownership of their own work
Ability to quickly grasp complex problems and turn them into productive work
Ability to talk to developers as well as product owners to identify flaws in coverage
Strong communication skills, both verbal and in writing

Stand-out Qualities

Prior knowledge of blockchain development (more specifically Ethereum) and the underlying technologies, including consensus, decentralization, financial incentives, and cryptographic protocols.
Experience with Parity’s Substrate, or a willingness to learn the architecture.
Experience with Network Security testing and penetration testing.
Experience with Performance/Load Testing
Experience with Docker.
Relevant Software Testing certifications
Familiar with several testing frameworks, possibly across different languages.
Experience in developing or extending testing frameworks.

*Will only consider candidates based in the UK and EU countries

*No agencies please