Senior QA Automation Engineer - SDET
MariaDB plc • Serbia
**Role & seniority: ** Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET (experienced, 5+ years) — GridGain Core QA Team
**Stack/tools: **
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Java (strong)
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Test automation frameworks (unspecified)
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Docker, Kubernetes (preferred)
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Apache Ignite / GridGain (preferred)
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NoSQL/distributed DBs, MariaDB/relational DBs (preferred)
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Performance testing/profiling tools (experience implied; tools unspecified)
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AI tools for engineering productivity (preferred)
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Design/develop/maintain automated functional and performance tests and testing frameworks
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Contribute to release testing and improve release validation process
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Validate features/bug fixes/performance changes; investigate issues in distributed systems (transactions, replication, networking, storage, cluster management)
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Must-have skills:
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5+ years in QA/test automation or software engineering
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Strong Java skills and familiarity with the Java ecosystem
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Experience building/maintaining automation test frameworks
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Experience testing distributed/backend systems
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Solid knowledge of at least 3: multithreading, concurrency, networking, distributed systems concepts, transactions, consistency models
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Nice-to-haves:
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Apache Ignite/GridGain, NoSQL/distributed DB experience
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Docker/Kubernetes
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MariaDB/other relational DBs
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AI tools usage for productivity
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Performance testing
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Full Description
About MariaDB MariaDB is making a big impact on the world. Whether you’re checking your bank account, buying a coffee, shopping online, making a phone call, listening to music, taking out a loan or ordering takeout – MariaDB is the backbone of applications used everyday. Companies small and large, including 75% of the Fortune 500, run MariaDB, touching the lives of billions of people. With massive reach through Linux distributions, enterprise deployments and public clouds, MariaDB is uniquely positioned as the leading database for modern application development. The Role We’re looking for an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer / SDET to join the GridGain Core QA Team and help drive the quality, reliability, and performance of our distributed database platform. What You’ll Do Design, develop, and maintain automated tests and support frameworks for functional and performance testing; Participate in release testing activities and contribute to improving the release validation process; Validate new product features, bug fixes, and performance improvements; Investigate complex issues involving distributed transactions, replication, networking, storage, and cluster management; Design and implement automation solutions to reduce manual effort and improve team productivity. What You Bring 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation, or software engineering. Strong Java programming skills and knowledge of the Java ecosystem; Experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated tests and frameworks. Experience testing distributed or backend systems;
Solid understanding of at least three of
- Multithreading;
- Concurrency;
- Networking;
- Distributed systems concepts;
- Transactions;
- Consistency models.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with NoSQL and/or distributed databases, especially Apache Ignite or GridGain;
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes;
- Experience with MariaDB or other relational databases;
- Experience with modern AI tools and applying them to improve engineering productivity;
- Experience with performance testing, profiling, and troubleshooting complex systems
- Location
- Hybrid / Remote – Bulgaria
- Remote – Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Italy, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Spain.
- Why You’ll Love It Here
- A globally distributed team where your is tangible, valuable and appreciated.
- Remote or Hybrid work options (location dependent)
- Projects that stretch your skills and make an impact at scale.
- Competitive pay, 25 days paid annual leave (plus holidays), and a culture that values creativity and clean engineering.
- How to Apply
- If you are interested in this position, please submit your application along with your CV/Resume through our ATS Greenhouse on our MariaDB Careers site.
- At MariaDB we celebrate the diverse experiences and perspectives of our employees because this drives innovation and success. MariaDB is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone.
- MariaDB does not sponsor work visas or relocation.
- MariaDB is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
- MariaDB will not accept agency resumes without a prior contractual agreement with HR. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee directly. MariaDB is not responsible for paying any fees associated with any unsolicited submitted CV/Resumes.