Staff SDET
YugabyteDB6 days ago
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop and maintain test automation frameworks.
- Design and execute comprehensive test suites focusing on distributed databases.
- Design and orchestrate distributed systems tests simulating real-world failures.
- Own the end-to-end quality of major features from design to automation.
- Modernize existing test footprints for improved efficiency and stability.
- Uncover deep-seated bugs such as data corruption and consistency violations.
- Deep-dive into the codebase to understand dependencies and execution paths.
- Scale test infrastructure to match the growing feature set.
- Define and inspire product changes based on test feedback.
- Act as a technical lead for junior engineers.
- Develop and contribute to internal and external knowledge bases.
Requirements
- 5–8 years of experience in Software Development in Test (SDET) or Systems Engineering.
- Strong foundation in Distributed Systems and understanding of consistency models.
- Highly desirable knowledge of database internals, including query processing and transactions.
- Proficient in Data Structures and Concurrent Programming.
- Working knowledge of Python, Java, and advanced SQL.
- Sound understanding of JDBC APIs and database connectivity.
- Hands-on experience with Linux, shell scripting, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to leverage generative AI for test suite optimization.
- Exceptional troubleshooting skills with a 'break-it' mindset.
- Proven track record of identifying complex bugs.