We are seeking a Database Test Engineer to own the quality and reliability of our clients cloud-native database services. You will be responsible for building the automated testing framework that validates every database release, patch, and architecture change before it hits production.
This role sits between DBA, QA, and DevOps - ideal for someone who understands databases deeply and can code automation to test them at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end testing for database products: MySQL,PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, ClickHouse, Elasticsearch
Design and execute test strategies covering: functional, HA/failover, backup & recovery, upgrade, compatibility, and data consistency testing
Build and maintain automated testing platform (Python / Go) for large-scale database clusters
Conduct performance and stress testing using Sysbench, TPCC, JMeter and develop custom workload simulators
Validate high-availability architectures: replication, failover, switchover, disaster recovery
Collaborate closely with Database Engineers, SREs, and Backend teams to reproduce issues and certify fixes
Integrate database testing into CI/CD pipelines and improve observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
Mandatory Requirements
5+ years of experience in Database Testing, Database QA, or DBA role with strong testing focus
Strong hands-on expertise in at least 2 of: MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, ClickHouse
Deep understanding of database internals: replication, ACID, transactions, indexing, backup/restore
Proficiency in test automation with Python / Go / Shell
Experience with Linux, SQL, and performance testing tools (Sysbench is a must)
Experience working in high-traffic internet companies handling large-scale databases
Preferred Profile
Experience testing DBaaS / Cloud Database Platforms / Kubernetes Operators for Databases
Experience with chaos engineering, Jepsen testing, or PXC / Galera clusters
Former DBA transitioning into automation/testing role is highly preferred
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