Senior Software Engineer - Database Test Specialist

D3Minds

About the Role

automation, quality assurance, and system resilience

full-time, in-office position

Key Responsibilities

• Unified Testing Implementation & Adoption:

   Lead the deployment and configuration of enterprise-grade database testing frameworks within client environments (Docker, Kubernetes, multi-cloud).

• Test Scenario Development:

   Design, develop, and maintain 

  YAML/JSON

   test scenarios for comprehensive 

  functional correctness, performance (OLTP/OLAP - TPC-C/H), and robustness

   testing across various RDBMS platforms (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.).

• System Observability & Reporting:

   Configure and utilize tools like 

  Prometheus & Grafana

   for real-time performance monitoring and generate 

  audit-ready reports

   (PDF, HTML, JSON, XML) for compliance and executive review.

• Database Expertise:

   Apply deep knowledge of RDBMS internals, including 

  SQL parsing, query planners, indexing, transactions, and High Availability (HA) clusters

   for effective test coverage.

• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis:

   Utilize error diffs and traceable links to perform quick root-cause analysis of performance bottlenecks, replication lags, and failover issues.

• Platform Extension:

   Leverage plugin-based or adaptable architecture to customize testing capabilities for unique client workloads and ensure comprehensive database validation.

• Environment Management:

   Oversee automated dataset loading, cleanup, and provisioning for standalone or clustered RDBMS setups.

Required Qualifications:

• 4–8 years

   of experience working directly with one or more major RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle).
• Proven experience in 

  database testing, performance benchmarking, or quality assurance

   on complex enterprise systems.

• Expertise in testing Distributed Database systems

   focusing on 

  consistency models (e.g., eventual consistency), replication integrity, sharding logic, and handling partition tolerance.

• Deep knowledge of configuration and reporting formats such as 

  YAML, JSON, XML, and HTML

  .
• Proficiency with 

  containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

   is a plus.
• Strong command of 

  RDBMS features

   (e.g., query tuning, indexing, concurrency controls).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering 

  reliable, high-quality database systems

  .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 

  OLTP/OLAP performance standards

   (e.g., TPC-C, TPC-H).
• Knowledge of 

  fault injection, fuzzy testing, and ACID recovery validation

  .
• Experience setting up and monitoring dashboards using tools like 

  Prometheus and Grafana

  .
• Experience with setting up or managing 

  multi-node/clustered RDBMS environments

  .
• Familiarity with 

  Playwright or similar E2E automation tools

   for integration with database validation (e.g., test data setup, post-transaction data integrity checks).

Why Join D3Minds in Chennai?

D3Minds, you will be at the forefront of database assurance, partnering with enterprises to future-proof their database testing strategy. You will be key in helping organizations achieve:

• Impactful and High-Stakes Work:

   This is a 

  high-stakes, high-confidential project

   where you will get opportunities to work directly with the 

  country's premier institutions

  .

• Career Growth:

   We offer 

  competitive salary packages

   and provide significant 

  opportunities to work on fundamental database technologies

   at a deep level.

If you are ready to manage complex database testing environments and make a tangible impact on software quality, we encourage you to apply!

Apply Now and help us build the next generation of database reliability!

Apply here or , please send your CV to: talktous@d3minds.com