Test Automation Engineer
TailscaleSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
DatabaseIndustries
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 coding experience with Python
- 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 and solid production debugging skills
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
Is this QA Engineer position remote?
Yes, this is a remote position available in any country where ClickHouse has a hiring presence.
What are the key skills required for this QA Engineer role?
The role requires extensive knowledge of SQL, hands-on coding experience with Python, ability to read C++ code, and working knowledge of Git, Linux, and shell scripting. Experience with manual and automation testing, plus a background in SDET, Release Engineering, or QA for databases/distributed systems is essential.
What does the Core Engineering team at ClickHouse do?
The Core Engineering team works on the ClickHouse open-source project and collaborates cross-functionally across engineering and product teams to develop and expand the Cloud service offering.
What kind of work environment does ClickHouse offer?
ClickHouse offers a fast-paced, team-driven environment where you collaborate with remote teams, learn complex technology quickly, and partner with the business to move it forward.
What is the salary range for this QA Engineer position?
For roles based in the United States, the typical starting salary range is listed above, with a premium market range that may apply in certain locations like Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and New York City Metro Area. Specific figures are not detailed in the provided description.
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
Benefits
Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Stock Options
Home Office Stipend
Risks
Redpanda Serverless poses a competitive threat in real-time data processing.
Integration challenges with PeerDB may delay expected benefits.
Dependency on Supabase could pose operational risks.
Differentiation
ClickHouse's column-oriented design offers superior speed for analytical queries.
The open-source model allows flexible deployment across various environments.
Integration with Grafana enhances data visualization capabilities.
Upsides
Partnership with Alibaba Cloud boosts presence in the Chinese market.
Acquisition of PeerDB enhances real-time analytics capabilities.
Launch of ClickPipes improves data processing efficiency for real-time updates.
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