Senior Test Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Senior Test Engineer
Contract/Employment dependent on location/jurisdiction
(Full Time - 100% Remote Work)
Time Zone: Between ET and CET
Language: English Fluency
This opportunity is in a rapidly growing, disruptive global tech startup with room for growth.
About us
Holochain is our new open-source framework infrastructure technology for distributed peer-to-peer applications. Holochain is fast, massively scalable, cost-effective, resource-efficient, and energy efficient.
Holo, which is built on Holochain, is a distributed cloud platform and marketplace for hosting and serving other Holochain applications to everyday users connected to the Internet. Holo brings to access to distributed applications to the familiar web browser by creating an ecosystem and a currency that enables distributed hosting services provided by peers. We are a funded startup releasing Alpha to customers and preparing for our Beta launch.
With Holo, we envision a world where people own their own data and control their identity and privacy, a world where communities create together with patterns and tech designed to maximize individual, social and environmental well-being. Our aim is to make distributed peer-to-peer computing accessible to everyone.
Where you will fit in:
As a Senior Test Engineer for Holo, you will work directly with the QA and Delivery manager to test products and features of the technical layers of Holochain as well as the Holo distributed hosting network and Holo hosting applications. We are looking for a senior test engineer who is comfortable doing both manual and automated testing and has experience building test automation from scratch.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work directly with QA and Delivery manager to implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and test scripts.
- Review requirements and technical design documents to develop test plans and test cases
- Test planning, documentation and testing of the integrated software platform
- Writing test automations
- Document defects and known issues
- Reporting defects in correct context
- Execute on test plans and be able to ask questions
- Troubleshooting with the team
Needed Skills:
- At least 5 years of experience performing manual QA testing and writing test cases
- At least 2 years of test automation experience
- JavaScript, TypeScript
- Experience setting up and maintaining automated testing frameworks - Cypress, Playwright, Selenium Webdriver/Grid, etc.
- Familiarity with Linux, NixOS, Cloudflare, ZeroTier, and MongoDB a plus.
- Knowledge of P2P network testing a plus.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written); ability to communicate technical information across departments.
- Demonstrated critical thinking
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies desired
- Strong desire to expand your knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle and the deliverable created during the development lifecycle
Desired Capacities:
- Familiar with DevOps work and networking
- Familiar with distributed testing and systems
- Orientation and track record for delivering results
- Coachable and trainable
- Problem-solver
- Passion and drive to learn and grow
- Self generative and oriented to work both solo and collaboratively
- Motivation for personal growth driven by self-awareness
Some details about what we offer:
- Market salary (National Currency)
- Crypto Pay Program (HoloFuel)
- Supportive introductory period
- Regular team meetings (remote/video)
- Collaborative and inspiring culture
- Flexible work schedules and vacation
- Motivated, passionately engaged and evolutionary global teammates
Holo is an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate our diverse, creative, and collaborative team.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £62,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
We are a 100% remote team
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- QA testing and writing test cases: 5 years (required)
- TypeScript: 2 years (required)
- test automation : 3 years (required)
- startup: 3 years (required)
- JavaScript: 2 years (required)
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Test Engineer roles across Holo Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £62,000 - £70,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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