Quality Engineer at Percona

Job Description

2 hours agoReport problemPercona is an open source database software company that provides support and services to enhance database and application performance. They specialize in managing and optimizing MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL environments, offering software distributions, support services, and consulting to help clients maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing databases. With a focus on open source and vendor-neutral solutions, Percona supports enterprise-level database needs while ensuring data accessibility and availability for global brands.MySQL Consulting • MySQL Support • MySQL open source software • MySQL Development • MySQL Performance Optimization• Responsible for designing and executing test strategies across manual and automated environments • Work closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality releases • Design, implement, and execute test cases for web applications, APIs, and backend systems in an Agile environment • Validate data integrity and ensure end-to-end functionality through database queries • Develop and maintain test automation using Playwright (preferably in JavaScript) • Utilize Python and Bash for test automation, reporting, and CI/CD integrations • Work with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and other CI/CD tools to automate test execution and reporting • Test and validate cloud-native applications using Docker, Kubernetes • Leverage Ansible for provisioning and configuration management in test environments • Utilize Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools to ensure system health and performance validation • Perform functional, regression, and exploratory testing to identify defects early • Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to enhance test coverage• 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 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• Flexible work hours and 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 equity incentive plan • Benefits supporting healthy work/life balance: The Percona Adventure Team, Work-from-Anywhere, FlowDays, FryDays, overall flexibility • Support for social responsibility through PAVE volunteering program and Women Transforming Technology