About the company
IO Global Founded in 2015, IO Global is one of the world’s pre-eminent blockchain research and engineering companies, best known for the Cardano blockchain platform. We are a fully decentralized, remote-working organization committed to the highest principles of academic rigour and evidence-based software development. The company builds high-assurance blockchain products for public and private sector clients. Our goal is simple – to fuel our drive to be best in class by giving you the opportunity, resources and support to deliver your finest work to date. You’ll work with some exceptionally talented and friendly individuals who are always open to new ideas and ways of working. IO Global is an advocate of decentralized remote working, with 300 people working in more than 50 countries. Everyone has a different skill set, a different culture, and is at a different stage in their life. We aim to make collaboration between diverse people fun, exciting, and always rewarding. Many companies say they ‘think outside the box’ – for IO Global it’s more, ‘we think outside the geography’.
Job Summary
This is more than a testing role – you’ll be at the heart of innovation, working closely with Technical Architects, Software Engineers and Product across the SDLC to ensure everything we build runs smoothly, efficiently, and at the highest quality standard.
📍Define and drive test strategy for high-impact projects. 📍Design advanced test frameworks and create automation solutions for complex systems. 📍Champion test automation at scale by building robust test suites and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines. 📍Analyse and optimize test results, recommending improvements at both the code and process level. 📍Troubleshoot and lead root cause analysis, ensuring rapid resolution of critical issues. 📍Manage defects with rigor while mentoring others in QA best practices. 📍Act as the escalation point for technical services and production incidents, driving preventative measures and long-term improvements.
Requirements
Who you are: 📍5+ years of testing experience with solid expertise in the QA lifecycle. 📍Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and tools (ISTQB/ISEB certification a plus). 📍Hands-on experience with automation frameworks, CI/CD, API testing, and distributed systems. 📍Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Rust, Python, Haskell, Java, Scala, C#, C++). 📍Experience in performance and security testing (a big plus). Blockchain/Web3 experience 📍Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills with a real passion for quality. 📍A higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
The future of finance is here — whether you’re interested in blockchain, cryptocurrency, or remote web3 jobs, there’s a perfect role waiting for you.
