DESCRIPTION: The SDET III is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join the team at Foundry, a subsidiary of the blockchain industry’s most prolific and active investor, Digital Currency Group. Reporting to the VP of Infrastructure, the SDET III will play an intricate role in the company’s automation initiatives before they are distributed to internal and external clients, as well as carrying out functional integration testing between the company’s applications, products, and services. This is a rare invitation to join a small, highly professional entrepreneurial group, with the backing of the most established player in the fast-growing crypto space. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: System Design / Engineering Awareness Can integrate multiple systems together (API's, domain services, utility services) Understands all local Foundry systems in relation to code. Understands existing solutions to develop alternatives for solving new problems. Effective in designing, implementing, and executing testing platforms using build and deploy tools and how they integrate into the SDLC. Effective with containerization, virtual machines, and bare metal hardware orchestration. Software Design / Problem Solving Effective OOP programmer who builds maintainable/testable code. Effective in databases (RDB), SQL, and can contribute to table definitions. Uses data structures and software design patterns effectively leading to maintainable software. Articulate and design solutions to complex software problems. Applies technical and functional knowledge to assist in experiment/project design that will enable department/group/team to meet goals. Uses professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways. Tests automation builds, execution, and script troubleshooting Tooling Proficiency with at least one programming language (Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, etc.) Able to interact with continuous integration tooling and understand build workflows. Effective understanding of version control including trunk based development, multiple release planning, cherry picking, and rebase. Familiarity with deployment/release and orchestration platforms and understanding of deploying software to production. Effective with multiple different test frameworks and models with an ability to determine best use cases for each. General Able to write robust test suites through mocking unit tests, integrations tests, and e2e testing. Self-sufficient debugger who can identify and solve problems in code. Can document entire features or products/platforms. Writes efficient code that can handle organic growth, while able to identify potential breaking points/bottlenecks. Monitors and maintains performance SLA's for their software/product/platform. Explains complex concepts and influences others to adopt a different point of view. Networks with senior internal and external representatives in own area of expertise. May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other lower-level personnel. Minimum Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 3+ years of experience in software development, quality assurance, or related roles. Proficiency with at least one programming language (Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, etc.). Strong understanding of software design principles and problem-solving skills. Experience with databases (RDB), SQL, and software testing methodologies. Familiarity with version control systems and continuous integration tools. Ability to articulate and design solutions to complex software problems. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 5+ years of experience in software development, quality assurance, or related roles. Proficiency with multiple programming languages and technologies. Experience with containerization, virtual machines, and orchestration tools. Deep understanding of software testing frameworks and models. Experience with deployment/release and orchestration platforms. Ability to write robust test suites including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end testing. Proven ability to design and document entire features or products/platforms. Experience monitoring and maintaining performance SLAs for software products/platforms. Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and influence others. When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read the job post completely.