Software Developer in Test

1 month ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Percona Full time

Suppose you are a Quality Engineering professional and want to work in a highly innovative environment, using the latest technologies, along with experts in the open-source database field, and fully remote. In that case, we have the perfect opportunity for you

We seek a skilled Software Developer in Test (SDET) with a background in cloud technologies. Your expertise will ensure the quality of our newest groundbreaking project, Percona Everest, an open-source private database-as-a-service tool that helps developers deploy code faster, scale deployments rapidly, and reduce database administration overhead while regaining control over their data, database configuration, and costs.

What you will do
    • Creating detailed test cases using Jira for test management and defect tracking
    • Develop and maintain the Automation testing framework and testing infrastructure
    • Implement a robust test strategy, and iterate it according to the evolution of the product
    • Research and recommend new tools, strategies, or processes to improve testing and delivery capabilities
    • Take an active role in the development lifecycle and enforce appropriate quality gates at the required stages
    • Play a key role in the continuous improvement of Everest's database-as-a-service solution
What You Have Done
    • Familiarity with Kubernetes and experience in testing applications within containerized environments
    • Solid understanding of database systems, architecture, and performance especially in a cloud or Kubernetes context
    • Experience in designing and implementing automated test scripts for databases, preferably with knowledge of Postgres, MySQL, or MongoDB
    • Experience and proficiency in Linux
    • Capability to build and maintain continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
    • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and familiarity with programming languages for test automation
    • Experience with version control systems like Git
    • Experience working in an Agile environment, using a test management tool for defect tracking and test management
What will make you stand out
    • Interest and contributions to the open-source community
    • Passion for the evolving landscape of database technologies
    • Hands-on experience with Golang programming language and YAML as a configuration language
    • A track record of bringing innovative ideas to the table, contributing to the improvement of testing strategies, automation processes, and overall product quality
    • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, staying in touch with the latest trends in quality engineering, open-source, databases, and related technologies

Percona is a respected thought leader in the open source community. We provide services and software for MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL and MariaDB to open source users globally. 

Percona is remote-first and globally dispersed; we have colleagues in more than 40 countries. We offer a collaborative, highly-engaged culture where your ideas are welcome and your voice is heard. The growth and development of our staff is a top priority; we provide funding for training, certifications, conferences and more. 

Discover what it means to work with some of the smartest people in the industry, who also know how to have fun and are always willing to lend a helping hand. We offer flexible hours, the ability to work remotely and the amazing experience of working with a multinational team of experts. 



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