Senior Test Engineer, TigerData

• Strong SQL Knowledge: Deep understanding of SQL, query optimization, and preferably PostgreSQL internals, including indexes, transactions, and extensions
• Experience with Database Testing: Ability to test database extensions, ensuring correctness, performance, and stability under different workloads
• Automation & Scripting Skills: Proficiency in writing automated tests using frameworks like pgTAP, pytest, or custom scripts in Python, Bash, or SQL
• Performance & Benchmarking Expertise: Familiarity with tools like pgbench to assess extension performance, scalability, and impact on PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with CI/CD for Databases: Experience integrating automated database testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions)
• Debugging & Log Analysis Skills: Ability to analyze PostgreSQL logs, crash dumps, and query plans to identify performance bottlenecks and issues

Desirable

• Test Automation & Execution: Take ownership of developing and maintaining automated test suites for database features, query execution, and performance benchmarks
• Collaboration: Be part of the database team and advocate for best practices in delivering high-quality software products
• Performance & Scalability Testing: Assess database performance under various workloads, ensuring scalability and efficiency
• Regression & Compatibility Testing: Validate backward compatibility and ensure new changes do not break existing functionality for Timescale Cloud and on-prem deployments
• Security & Compliance Testing: Identify vulnerabilities, enforce access controls, and verify compliance with security best practices
• Our Tech Stack:
• We don't require previous experience with our tech stack, but enthusiasm for learning is key. Our technologies include PostgreSQL, Tiger Cloud, AWS, Go, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, and innovative features like Hypertables, Hypercore, vector search, and real-time analytics

• We respond to every applicant
• We review applications fairly and objectively, and shortlist based on relevant skills and experience
• We ensure clear and timely communication throughout your candidate journey
• We maintain a rigorous interview process with a high bar, designed to give you the opportunity to meet various team members you'll collaborate with across our organization