Staff Software Development Engineer in Test

About the role

As a Staff Software Development Engineer in Test at Fivetran, you will lead the design and scaling of automation infrastructure, shape release-quality strategy, and drive cross-team initiatives that improve developer productivity and test efficiency. The role sits at the intersection of hands-on engineering, architectural leadership, and organization-wide quality influence, with a focus on leveraging AI-driven solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Architect and scale internal tools, libraries, and utilities for test automation and benchmarking across multiple domains.
• 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 organization.
• Collaborate with engineering and product leaders to align testing priorities with platform and business objectives.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience building test automation frameworks, tools, and infrastructure at scale.
• Proven ability to drive initiatives across multiple teams and influence business-critical systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for complex technical discussions.

Required skills

• Java (preferably 17+), JUnit, REST Assured, Shell scripting, optional Python.
• Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Bazel, Buildkite.
• AWS, GCP, Azure cloud platforms.
• CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions.
• Observability tools including Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, New Relic.
• SQL and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MongoDB).
• Experience with ELT pipelines and white-box testing strategies.

What we offer

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave and volunteer days.
• RSU stock grants.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Monthly cell-phone stipend.
• Access to a mental-health support platform.