[Remote] Senior Test Engineer - Database at Timescale

Eu, Normandy, France

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Data Infrastructure, Database SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong SQL knowledge, including deep understanding of SQL, query optimization, and PostgreSQL internals such as indexes, transactions, and extensions. Experience with database testing, specifically testing database extensions, is required, along with proficiency in writing automated tests using frameworks like pgTAP, pytest, or custom scripts in Python, Bash, or SQL. Familiarity with performance and benchmarking tools like pgbench is also necessary, as is experience integrating automated database testing into CI/CD pipelines. Debugging and log analysis skills are essential for identifying performance bottlenecks and issues.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Test Engineer - Database, you will take ownership of developing and maintaining automated test suites for database features, query execution, and performance benchmarks. You will be part of the database team, advocating for best practices in delivering high-quality software products. Additionally, you will assess database performance under various workloads, ensuring scalability and efficiency, conduct regression and compatibility testing to validate backward compatibility, and perform security and compliance testing to identify vulnerabilities and enforce access controls.

Skills

SQL

Query Optimization

PostgreSQL Internals

Database Testing

Automation

Scripting

pgTAP

pytest

Python

Bash

Performance Benchmarking

pgbench

Timescale

Time series data management and analytics

About Timescale

Timescale specializes in managing time series data through its main product, TimescaleDB, which is an open-source database designed to efficiently handle large volumes of data points collected over time. Built on PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB offers reliable performance and operational efficiency. The company serves various industries, including IoT and financial services, enabling clients to analyze and gain insights from time series data for improved decision-making and automation. Timescale differentiates itself by providing both on-premise and cloud-based solutions, along with a freemium model that allows users to access the core product for free while offering premium features and enterprise support for revenue. The goal of Timescale is to enhance how businesses manage and analyze time series data, making it easier and more effective for organizations to leverage their data.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$179.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Neon offering serverless Postgres databases.

Rebranding as a cloud company may confuse existing customers, risking churn.

Growing popularity of serverless platforms challenges Timescale's traditional offerings.

Differentiation

TimescaleDB is built on PostgreSQL, ensuring reliability and operational efficiency.

Offers both on-premise and cloud-based solutions, catering to diverse business needs.

Freemium model with open-source core attracts a large user base.

Upsides

Increased adoption of edge computing aligns with Timescale's time-series database offerings.

Rise of serverless computing creates opportunities for scalable, on-demand resources.

Growing trend of digital twins boosts demand for robust time-series data management.

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