Quality Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and executing test strategies across manual and automated environments. You will work closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality releases for our product Percona Monitoring and Management through robust testing frameworks, and automation.

In Short

• Design, implement, and execute test cases for web applications, APIs, and backend systems in an Agile environment.
• Write and execute Database queries to validate data integrity and ensure end-to-end functionality.
• Develop and maintain test automation using Playwright (preferably in JavaScript).
• Utilize Python and Bash scripting for test automation, reporting, and CI/CD integrations.
• Work with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and other CI/CD tools to automate test execution and reporting.
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), and related technologies to test and validate cloud-native applications.
• Leverage Ansible for provisioning and configuration management in test environments.
• Utilize Prometheus, Grafana, or similar monitoring tools to ensure system health and performance validation.
• Perform hands-on functional, regression, and exploratory testing.
• Work closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to enhance test coverage and improve quality assurance processes.

Requirements

• Strong database knowledge (relational databases, non-relational databases) and ability to query/test data.
• Hands-on experience in Playwright automation framework, preferably in JavaScript.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting for automation and debugging.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Command-line proficiency: Navigating Linux via the terminal, managing files, using package managers like apt, yum, or dnf.
• Good understanding of Docker and Kubernetes, with exposure to cloud-based testing.
• Familiarity with Ansible for infrastructure automation and configuration.
• Experience with Observability & Monitoring tools such as Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Good understanding of Agile methodologies, SDLC, and QA processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours and various paid time off programs.
• All your equipment for your remote office.
• Funds for career development (external training, certifications, conferences).
• Ongoing connectivity allowances.
• Opportunity to participate in our equity incentive plan.
• Support for a healthy work/life balance.
• Participation in the PAVE volunteering program and Women Transforming Technology.