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Fivetran
Staff Software Development Engineer in Test
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a highly skilled Staff Software Development Engineer in Test to join our team. As a Staff SDET, you will play a key role in shaping our testing infrastructure and quality strategies. You will be responsible for architecting internal tools, libraries, and utilities for test automation and benchmarking, defining and evolving quality strategies, driving cross-org quality initiatives, and identifying systemic risks in business-critical systems.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Staff SDET, you will lead from the front, owning shared automation infrastructure, influencing release quality strategy, and driving initiatives that span teams and systems. Your responsibilities will include:
- Architecting internal tools, libraries, and utilities for test automation and benchmarking
- Defining and evolving quality strategies covering testability, release readiness, performance, and reliability
- Driving cross-org quality initiatives to improve execution speed, observability, and feedback loops
- Identifying systemic risks in business-critical systems and implementing robust validation strategies
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Strong experience in software development and testing, with a focus on automation and quality assurance
- Proficiency in Java 17+, JUnit, REST Assured, Shell scripting, and Python (optional)
- Experience with infrastructure and tooling such as Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Bazel, and Buildkite
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure
- Knowledge of observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and Datadog
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, and GitHub Actions
- Familiarity with databases such as Postgres and MongoDB
WHY REMOTE
Our company offers a flexible work model that allows you to work from anywhere, while also providing opportunities for in-person collaboration and connection with your team. As a remote worker, you will have the freedom to work from anywhere, at any time, while still being part of a dynamic and innovative team.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a leading company in the data infrastructure space
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Flexible work model that allows for remote work and in-person collaboration
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Comprehensive health plan and parental leave policy
- Education stipend and equipment stipend
- Flexible schedule and work-life balance