Senior SDET – Database Automation

About the role

Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies. We’re looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test with extensive industry experience to define and execute the design, development, and maintenance of Fivetran’s test automation tools and framework using reliable and scalable techniques.

Key responsibilities

• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide meaningful, risk‑focused feedback.
• Design and evolve scalable automation frameworks in Java with emphasis on reliability, performance, and data correctness.
• Write high‑signal test strategies for complex features and automate them across multiple environments.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines by building robust validation layers that prevent silent failures and regressions.
• Build internal tools and proof‑of‑concepts using AI/LLM technologies to accelerate debugging, generate test scenarios, detect flaky patterns, improve log analysis, and enhance productivity.

Required profile

• 6+ years of experience in software industry with a strong passion for quality, automation, and engineering excellence.
• Deep understanding of OOP principles and strong proficiency in Java.
• Expertise in designing scalable automation frameworks and identifying negative, edge, and high‑risk scenarios.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins and Buildkite.

Required skills

• Java (17+)
• JUnit
• REST Assured
• Shell scripting
• Python
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Terraform
• Bazel
• Buildkite
• AWS
• GCP
• Azure
• Grafana
• Prometheus
• Datadog
• Jenkins
• CircleCI
• GitHub Actions
• SQL and NoSQL databases (Postgres, Oracle, DB2, etc.)

What we offer

• 100% employer‑paid medical insurance.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, holidays, Global Week of Rest and volunteer days.
• RSU stock grants.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Company virtual happy hours, free food and team‑building activities.
• Monthly cell phone stipend.
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform.