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Software Developer in Test

Percona is an industry leader in providing elite services, training and software for MySQL®, MariaDB®, MongoDB®, PostgreSQL® and other open-source databases in on-premises and cloud environments.

Percona

Employee count: 201-500

Portugal only
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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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About the job

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Jun 09, 2024

Posted on

Apr 10, 2024

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

Portugal +/- 0 hours

About Percona

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Percona is an industry leader in providing elite services, training and software for MySQL®, MariaDB®, MongoDB®, PostgreSQL® and other open-source databases in on-premises and cloud environments. Our services and software accommodate rapid growth and application development, help companies develop and deploy agile solutions and improve your ability to keep up with customer needs.

Percona is the champion of unbiased open source database solutions and provides the best solution for our customers regardless of their database architecture or platform. Our software is 100% free and open-source and is a drop-in replacement for MySQL and MongoDB databases.

Employee benefits

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Company retreats

Annual regional team meetings so you can meet everyone in person.

Generous vacation

We provide a generous paid-time-off package. We care about the work you produce, not just the location or time zone you work in.

Work-life balance

Percona is a privately owned company, with flexible hours, providing you time to spend with your family, volunteer, work out, or take time for external hobbies.

Home office budget

Since you work remotely, you can expense up to $3,000 every three years to obtain up-to-date laptops and accessories. We will also cover your mobile phone and home broadband bills up to $150 per month

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Percona

Company size

201-500

Founded in

2006

Chief executive officer

Peter Zaitsev

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