Welcome to Foundry, a cryptocurrency pioneer dedicated to advancing decentralized infrastructure. At Foundry, we’re not waiting for a decentralized financial future — we’re building it now. By empowering institutions with the tools they need to mine and stake digital assets, we’re thoughtfully driving the industry forward with our team at the center of it all.
If you thrive on innovation, are inspired by the potential of blockchain technology and are passionate about being part of transformative global changes, then we’d love to connect. At Foundry, your skills will find purpose as you contribute to shaping the architecture of a more equitable and interconnected world through blockchain technology. Come be a vital member of the Foundry team, where your contributions will help empower a decentralized future.
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.
ENVIRONMENT:
Foundry takes pride in an environment which prioritizes our people. We insist that our people first culture builds the framework for all business operations.
Employees have ample opportunities to voice thoughts, opinions, and ideas through weekly companywide meetings, monthly townhalls, and team outings and events.
We emphasize the importance of each individual through engagement, teamwork, inclusion, and diversity efforts.
Foundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, marital status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factors protected under federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
ABOUT FOUNDRY:
At Foundry, we are working toward a common goal of empowering a decentralized infrastructure. Our team is passionate about the future of finance and is looking for other like-minded individuals who share in this vision. While we are inclusive and diverse in workforce and style, we all agree that digital assets will change the world.
Foundry was created to meet the institutional demand for better capital access, efficiency, and transparency in the digital currency mining and staking industry.
As a Digital Currency Group company, Foundry taps unparalleled institutional expertise, capital, and market intelligence to provide North American bitcoin miners and global manufacturers with the resources to build, maintain, and secure decentralized networks.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
What We Do
Foundry was created to meet the institutional demand for better capital access, efficiency, and transparency in the digital currency mining and staking industry.
As a Digital Currency Group company, Foundry taps unparalleled institutional expertise, capital, and market intelligence to provide North American bitcoin miners and global manufacturers with the resources to build, maintain, and secure decentralized networks.
Foundry empowers miners with the tools they need to build tomorrow’s decentralized infrastructure. We are protocol-agnostic and seek to support like-minded blockchain entrepreneurs who share our mission to advance the industry.
