Test Automation Engineer
TailscaleSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Technology, Database, CloudIndustries
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of SQL
- Previously worked in a similar SDET, Release Engineering, or QA role related to a classical database or distributed system
- Hands-on experience with any programming language (Python, Go, C++)
- Can read C++ code for validation
- Working knowledge of Git, Linux and shell scripting
- Experience with both manual testing and automation testing
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, including with remote teams
- Ability to learn complex technology quickly in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within and across engineering teams
- Strong problem-solver with solid production debugging skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and sees self as a partner with the business
Responsibilities
- Build and enhance test automation frameworks and develop automated test cases
- Try out new features and ensure they land smoothly in Production
- Test cross-functional implementations across internal teams at ClickHouse
- Implement new testing strategies and automation for large and complex distributed systems
- Evaluate the new functionality of ClickHouse for each release, and identify opportunities in the existing codebase for improvement
- Engineer and improve existing testing infrastructure
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for this QA Engineer role?
The typical starting salary for this role in the US is $125,000 - $185,000 USD, with a premium market range possibly applying in locations like Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and New York City Metro Area.
Is this QA Engineer position remote?
Yes, this is a remote position as indicated by the job title.
What skills are required for this QA Engineer role?
Required skills include extensive knowledge of SQL, hands-on experience with programming languages like Python, Go, or C++, ability to read C++ code, working knowledge of Git, Linux and shell scripting, plus experience with manual and automation testing.
What is the team culture like at ClickHouse?
The Core Engineering team works on the open-source ClickHouse project cross-functionally with engineering and product teams, emphasizing collaboration including with remote teams, fast-paced environment, excellent communication, and problem-solving to move the business forward.
What makes a strong candidate for this QA Engineer position?
A strong candidate has a background in SDET, Release Engineering, or QA for databases or distributed systems, strong technical skills including SQL and programming, plus soft skills like collaboration with remote teams, quick learning, communication, problem-solving, and thriving in fast-paced environments.
Clickhouse
High-speed column-oriented database management system
About Clickhouse
ClickHouse provides a high-speed, column-oriented database management system designed for developers and businesses that manage large-scale data. Its primary product processes analytical queries quickly by storing data from the same columns together, making it significantly faster than traditional row-oriented databases, especially in Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) scenarios. ClickHouse stands out from competitors by offering a free, open-source database that can be deployed on local machines or in the cloud, along with a fully managed service on platforms like AWS, GCP, and Microsoft Azure. The company's goal is to deliver a cost-effective solution that simplifies data management for its clients, as evidenced by user feedback highlighting substantial cost savings.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees