Sdet/devops Engineer

**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.

**About Lace**:
**What the role involves**:
You will collaborate closely with software engineers, QA, and product teams to implement robust testing strategies, enhance deployment processes, and maintain a high-performing development environment. Your work will directly impact the delivery of a seamless and engaging mobile user experience.

**SDET Responsibilities**
- Create and execute automated end-to-end, integration, and performance tests to ensure app stability, quality, and user satisfaction.
- Collaborate with developers to implement **unit tests** and other testing methodologies throughout the development lifecycle.
- Investigate, analyze, and report on defects or performance issues, providing clear documentation for development teams.

**DevOps Responsibilities**
- Work closely with the development team to automate and optimize development workflows, ensuring rapid and reliable delivery.
- Monitor and optimize mobile app performance and infrastructure, addressing bottlenecks and ensuring scalability.
- Implement and maintain mobile app **monitoring**and **logging solutions**to detect errors and improve reliability in production.
- Maintain **build environments**for iOS, Android, and cross-platform mobile frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter).
- Support secure deployment processes, ensuring adherence to **mobile security best practices.**

**Requirements**:
**Who you are**:

- **Bachelor’s degree** in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proficiency in developing and maintaining **automated test frameworks** using tools like **Appium**, **Detox**, **Espresso**, **XCTest**, or similar.
- Experience building and maintaining **CI/CD pipelines** for mobile development using tools such as **GitHub Actions,** **Jenkins**, or equivalent.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as **JavaScript**, **Python**, **Kotlin**, **Swift**, or **Java**for test development and automation.
- Hands-on experience with **app services**(e.g., Google Play Store, Apple Store, Windows Store, etc.) for managing build and deployment environments.
- Proficiency in configuring **mobile monitoring tools**, specifically **Sentry**.
- Familiarity with mobile performance optimization techniques, including build times, app responsiveness, and resource management.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Experience working in **Agile teams**and integrating testing/automation into the development lifecycle.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with development, product, and QA teams.
- **Automation**-**Driven**: Skilled in designing and implementing automated testing solutions that enhance product quality.
- **Performance Optimization**: Identifies and resolves performance bottlenecks to ensure app reliability, scalability, and responsiveness.
- **Collaboration and Communication**: Works effectively with cross-functional teams to align testing, deployment, and quality assurance processes.
- **Problem-Solving**: Analyzes and resolves technical issues quickly, ensuring mínimal disruption to development workflows.

**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.

**Benefits**
- 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.