Software Development Engineer in Test

Team
The YugabyteDB Aeon SDET team is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality for the Aeon control plane. YugabyteDB Aeon is a fully managed YugabyteDB-as-a-Service that allows you to run YugabyteDB clusters on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). As the gatekeepers for delivering high-quality products, the team focuses on fast-paced, time-critical features. We ensure that each feature meets our quality standards, is delivered on time, and integrates smoothly into the release process.

Role
As an SDET for the YugabyteDB Aeon team, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality products for our fully managed YugabyteDB-as-a-Service. Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure the robustness and reliability of the Aeon. Create, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts and frameworks to streamline the testing process and improve efficiency. Work closely with software developers and other stakeholders to understand requirements, identify potential quality issues early, and ensure timely resolution of defects.

To thrive in this role, you should have strong experience in designing and implementing automated test frameworks both API and User Interface, a deep understanding of performance methodologies, and excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with developers and other stakeholders. Attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to maintaining the high quality of our features and releases.

Role and Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases for Aeon’s cloud control plane to validate functionality, scalability, robustness and reliability.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts (API and UI) to drive efficiency and coverage across the testing lifecycle.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and proactively identify quality risks early in the development process.
• Perform performance and scalability testing to ensure the system operates reliably under load and in diverse conditions.
• Log, track, and verify software defects, and work with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Continuously enhance testing tools, processes, and methodologies, driving improvements in test coverage and effectiveness.
• Support the release cycle by ensuring features meet quality standards prior to deployment.
• Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in testing and advocate for quality-first development.

Required Experience

• Strong programming experience in Python and Java, with a solid understanding of building and maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with UI automation tools; familiarity with Cypress is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient test code.
• Working knowledge of SQL and/or CQL, with practical experience testing databases or distributed systems. Exposure to YugabyteDB or similar systems is a strong plus.
• Experience in performance testing and benchmarking, with an understanding of how to assess system behavior under load.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes (K8s) for deploying and testing cloud-native applications in containerized environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in distributed and cross-functional teams.
• Passion for delivering high-quality, user-centric products and a proactive mindset towards problem-solving.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 1-3 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on automation and infrastructure.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in CI/CD environments and integrating automated tests into build pipelines.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in fast-paced, iterative development cycles.
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

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