Our Company:
At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. Teradata Autonomous Knowledge Platform activates enterprise intelligence by unifying data, knowledge and business context to achieve tangible outcomes. With Teradata, organizations can provide agents with full context for impact when it matters. Our solution lets businesses connect and scale on premises, in the cloud, or through a hybrid approach. Teradata delivers real business value with AI.
What You'll Do:
The primary responsibility of this role is to perform functional and performance testing of Cloud Native Database features. The engineer will work closely with feature architects, developers, product owners, and managers to understand feature specifications early in the development lifecycle and create comprehensive test plans and test cases. This position also involves test automation, defect isolation, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and supporting developers in resolving issues. The ideal candidate should have good programming, strong RDBMS/SQL/Automation/Testing skills, along with the ability to develop functional or performance test plans.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
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Primarily responsible for functional and performance testing of cloud-native database features
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Quickly understand complex features from functional and technical perspectives
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Develop test specification documents based on functional and performance requirements
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Design, automate, and execute test cases in accordance with approved test plans
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Adapt effectively to evolving feature requirements in an agile development environment
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Support pre and post merge activities as part of end-to-end testing
Who You'll Work With:
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Individual Contributor
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Work closely with product owners and feature team members, and reports to Engineering Manager.
What Makes You a Qualified Candidate:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or a related field
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Minimum 3+ years of software development and/or software testing experience
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Ability to understand product features and functionality from design specification documents
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Experience in creating test plans and develop test cases
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Strong experience in test automation, debugging, and issue isolation
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Hands-on working experience in Unix/Linux environments
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Strong knowledge of RDBMS and SQL
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Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining test frameworks
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Experience working in Agile software development environments with exposure to Test-Driven Development
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Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools
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Proficient in utilizing AI tools to improve testing efficiency and quality
What You'll Bring:
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Strong scripting skills in Python and/or Shell
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Strong working experience in SQL development
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Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, debugging, and root-cause analysis
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Good exposure in Linux/Unix environments and cloud infrastructure
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Good programming skills in any language with a good understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms
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Ability to quickly learn, adapt, and apply new technologies
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
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Skilled in leveraging AI and data analytics tools
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Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Why We Think You’ll Love Teradata
We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are an anti-racist company because our dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a statement. It is a deep commitment to doing the work to foster an equitable environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.
Teradata invites all identities and backgrounds in the workplace. We work with deliberation and intent to ensure we are cultivating collaboration and inclusivity across our global organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
