Staff Software Development Engineer in Test, Fivetran

• 8+ years in software with a focus on building test automation frameworks and infrastructure at scale
• Writes critical/common code shared across multiple teams
• Expert in design principles applied to test architecture
• Strong OOP skills (preferably Java)
• Hands-on with cloud platforms, CI/CD systems, and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of data engineering and large-scale distributed systems
• Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives across multiple teams

Desirable

• Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack
• As a Staff SDET, you'll lead from the front — owning shared automation infrastructure, influencing release quality strategy, and driving initiatives that span teams and systems
• The role sits at the intersection of hands-on engineering, architectural leadership, and org-wide quality influence, with an emphasis on leveraging AI-driven solutions to accelerate testing and enhance developer productivity
• Architect internal tools, libraries, and utilities for test automation and benchmarking
• Define and evolve quality strategies covering testability, release readiness, performance, and reliability
• Drive cross-org quality initiatives to improve execution speed, observability, and feedback loops
• Identify systemic risks in business-critical systems and implement robust validation strategies
• Mentor engineers, influence design for testability, and champion best practices across the org
• Collaborate with engineering and product leaders to align testing priorities with business objectives