QA Engineer (Go)

Please note: this is a pipeline builder announcement, preparing for the upcoming demand. Feel free to submit your application so we can get back to you as soon as the role is open. Swarm is a system of peer-to-peer networked nodes for a decentralised storage and communication service. Swarm could shape the future towards a self-sovereign global society and permissionless open markets. On Swarm, applications run autonomously yet securely in a planetary-scale deployment and execution environment. Bee is a Swarm client implemented in Go. It’s the basic building block for the Swarm Network. Bee provides low level constructs for file storage, feeds, key-value stores and untraceable communication, through solid, well-tested code delivered in an agile manner. Key technologies are Go, libp2p, protobuf, leveldb, and go-ethereum, as well as various cryptographic libraries. ## Your role * Writing and executing end-to-end test scenarios in order to assure performance and reliability * Submit detailed bug reports and issues to our dev team * Take an active part in shaping the way our products are built by analysing how functionality, user experience and performance could be improved ## Your profile * You have at least 3 years' experience delivering working, tested software * You are familiar with Golang * You are familiar with the blockchain ecosystem * You are familiar with Grafana, Jaeger and OpenTracing * You have experience of working remotely (with all of its complexities) * You are available around the CET timezone * You manage your own time effectively and respect time constraints * You like to take the initiative * You can express yourself fluently in English, both verbally and in writing ## We appreciate * A good grasp of distributed systems * General acquaintance with cryptographic concepts * Experience with the Javascript ecosystem * Hands-on experience implementing test automation ## Swarm offers * Competitive compensation as an independent contractor * An open, flat and transparent work environment * The opportunity to be part of a diverse and ambitious remote team * Flexible working hours and remote work To apply, please send a cover letter along with your CV and GitHub profile link to [**talent@ethswarm.org**](mailto:talent@ethswarm.org).