Senior Quality Engineer - Remote

Overview

Join the Percona Everest team as a Senior Quality Engineer and lead quality efforts for our next-gen DBaaS platform. You'll drive end-to-end testing across UI, CLI, and API layers, working closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams. This role combines deep technical testing expertise, database knowledge, and leadership responsibility.

In Short

• Own and evolve test strategies for distributed, cloud-native applications.
• Design and automate tests for Kubernetes-based deployments (EKS, GKE, OpenShift).
• Validate database functionality and lifecycle operations (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Build and maintain UI automation using Playwright.
• Develop and execute API and CLI-based test scenarios.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Lead triaging, defect management, and QA decision-making.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and collaborate cross-functionally.

Requirements

• 10–12 years of experience in Quality Engineering.
• Exposure with leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and Operators.
• Strong command-line and Linux proficiency.
• Solid understanding of database setup, backup, and recovery (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience in Playwright automation (JS/TS preferred).
• Strong API testing knowledge (Postman, REST-assured, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions and modern CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with tools like TestRail, Zephyr, and JIRA.

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.
• Support for Women Transforming Technology.