Software Developer Engineer in Test (SDET)

We are a 100% remote team!

About Linqto:

Linqto is a technology-enabled investment platform allowing Accredited Investors to identify, evaluate, invest in, and trade securities in the world s leading unicorns and other private companies. Linqto also provides liquidity for private securities markets. Founders, VCs, and employees can realize early returns and liquidity without waiting for an IPO or trade sale, and companies can stay private longer by providing liquidity on an ongoing basis, not just at exit. The Linqto platform makes the private securities asset class accessible while reducing costs and saving time with the flexibility of trading directly on the Company s mobile app. Linqto aims to democratize private investing and build a community of like-minded investors, providing both an investment platform and education about private markets and individual companies.

About the Role:

We seek a highly skilled and motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our dynamic software development team. As the first SDET here at Linqto, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through the design and implementation of automated testing solutions. You will collaborate closely with quality assurance, developers, and product managers to identify and resolve issues. Your expertise will contribute to the creation of a robust testing infrastructure that ensures the quality, reliability, and success of our software products.

Responsibilities:

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):

• Implement and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines to facilitate the rapid and reliable delivery of software updates
• Integrate automated testing processes into CI/CD pipelines to ensure that every code change is thoroughly tested before deployment
• Monitor and optimize CI/CD pipelines for efficiency and reliability

Automated Testing:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to validate the functionality of our products.
• Implement and execute test plans for both new and existing features.
• Continuously enhance and optimize automated testing processes.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with software developers to understand the architecture and design of our app, providing input on testability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address quality-related issues throughout the software development lifecycle.

Test Planning and Strategy:

• Contribute to the creation of comprehensive test plans based on project specifications and requirements.
• Define and implement testing strategies to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Defect Analysis and Reporting:

• Identify, document, and track software defects, working with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Generate detailed and clear defect reports, including steps to reproduce issues.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in software testing and quality assurance.
• Propose and implement improvements to testing processes and methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an SDET or similar role in software development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies and practices, and software deployment strategies, and experience automating deployment processes.
• Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks.
• Proficiency in version control systems, including branching and merging strategies
• Strong programming skills in languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Our team holds a common value to championing one another's talents to drive thoughtful solutions and operate using the principles of Cultural Humility. Learning is a lifelong process that requires self-awareness and self-critique, strong opinions loosely held, advocating and partnering with others.

Job Type: Full-Time, Remote

Compensation: $124K-$160K Commensurate on experience.

Salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as the candidate s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. The base salary is one component of Linqto s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include equity options, bonus programs, health, vision, dental, and disability insurance, life insurance, 401k, and paid time off.

Linqto does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Linqto. Linqto is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.