QA Engineer - Core Database (remote)

ClickHouse, Inc.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Healthcare

Equity in the company

Time off

Home office setup

Global gatherings

Job summary

ClickHouse is seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer for our Core Engineering team to advance automated testing for both the open-source project and ClickHouse Cloud. You will build scalable test frameworks, validate new features, and ensure releases land smoothly across distributed systems.

The role emphasizes strong SQL, hands-on programming (Python/Go/C++), and production debugging, with a culture of collaboration across remote teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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 experience with any programming language (Python, Go, C++).
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within and across engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving and 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

SQL expertise

SDET/QA in distributed systems

Python/Go/C++

C++ code reading

Git/Linux/Shell

Manual & automated testing

Remote collaboration

Communication

Production debugging

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Git

Linux

Shell scripting

Job description

About the Team

The Core Engineering team is responsible for working on the beloved ClickHouse open-source project while working cross-functionally across engineering and product teams as we develop and expand our Cloud service offering. We are seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer who will focus on improving the efficiency and quality of both our open-source and cloud offerings. You will build out automation of critical operational functions that ensure ClickHouse Cloud operates smoothly worldwide and at our massive scale. The ideal candidate for this position is someone with strong technical skills and a background in release engineering.

What will you do?

• 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.

About you:

• Extensive knowledge of SQL.

• Previously worked in a similar SDET, Release Engineering, or QA role related to a classical database or distributed system.

• Have hands-on experience with any programming language (Python, Go, C++).

• 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.

• You have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within and across engineering teams.

• You are a strong problem-solver and have solid production debugging skills.

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and see yourself as a partner with the business with the shared goal of moving the business forward.

Perks

• Flexible work environment - ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly. We currently operate in over 25 countries.

• Healthcare - Employer contributions towards your healthcare.

• Equity in the company - Every new team member who joins our company receives stock options.

• Time off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries.

• A USD$500 Home office setup if you’re a remote employee.

• Global Gatherings – We believe in the power of in-person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites.

Culture - We All Shape It

As part of a rapidly scaling start-up, you will be instrumental in shaping our culture.

Are you interested in finding out more about our culture? Learn more about our values here. Check out our blog posts or follow us on LinkedIn to find out more about what’s happening at ClickHouse.

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