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Join the Database Revolution at Yugabyte.
Modern applications need a cloud-native database that eliminates tradeoffs and silos. YugabyteDB retains the power and familiarity of PostgreSQL by pairing its trusted API with a precision-engineered, distributed, cloud-native architecture. Even better, it s 100% open source. Many of the worlds leading enterprises are migrating from legacy RDBMSs (like Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2) to YugabyteDB, to meet their mission-critical app demands. About Yugabyte
At
Yugabyte
, we are on a mission to become the default transactional database
for enterprises building cloud-native applications
. Our flagship product, YugabyteDB
, is a PostgreSQL-compatible distributed database
purpose-built for cloud-native workloads. It is resilient, scalable, and flexible capable of running across any cloud or on-premises infrastructure. With familiar APIs and developer-friendly tools, YugabyteDB empowers developers to be instantly productive. The
transactional database market
is projected to reach $64B by 2025
, and YugabyteDB s cloud-native design
, horizontal scalability
, and geo-distribution capabilities
position us perfectly to meet this demand. Many of the world s leading enterprises are migrating from legacy RDBMSs (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2) to YugabyteDB to power their mission-critical applications. Join the
Database Revolution
at Yugabyte! About the Team YugabyteDB Anywhere (YBA)
YugabyteDB Anywhere (YBA)
is our on-premises database management platform
, enabling customers to deploy, manage, and monitor
YugabyteDB clusters in their own infrastructure or private cloud environments. YBA supports Kubernetes
and VM-based
deployments across enterprise-grade, secure, and highly customizable environments. The
SDET team
plays a critical role in ensuring robustness, scalability, security,
and performance
of the YBA platform, focusing on deployment flexibility and enterprise-grade integrations. Role Overview
As an
SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
for the YBA team
, you will be responsible for building, automating, and maintaining tests to validate the YBA platform in real-world, hybrid infrastructure environments
. You will: -
Design and implement comprehensive test plans.
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Develop automation frameworks for API, UI, and backend testing.
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Simulate production-like conditions to ensure platform reliability and scalability.
This role demands hands-on experience with distributed systems testing, strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a keen focus on enterprise-grade quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, implement, and execute
test plans and test cases
for YBA, covering: -
Develop and maintain
automation frameworks
(API, UI, system-level). -
Validate end-to-end features including:
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Backup/restore
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TLS/LDAP integrations
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RBAC
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Air-gapped installs
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Software upgrades
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Conduct
performance and scalability testing
on VM-based and Kubernetes deployments. -
Collaborate
with developers, product managers, and QA teams to ensure high-quality releases. -
Debug complex environments, reproduce customer-reported issues, and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
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Continuously
improve testing tools, frameworks, and infrastructure
. -
Own quality gates within
Agile
development workflows. -
Ensure all releases meet
enterprise-grade reliability
standards across a wide matrix of supported platforms.
Requirements
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3 5 years
of experience in automation testing
, preferably in database, infrastructure, or enterprise software
. -
Strong programming skills in
Python
and Java
. -
Experience with
test automation frameworks
and validation of distributed systems
. -
Hands-on testing experience in
hybrid infrastructure environments
(VMs, Kubernetes, air-gapped). -
Familiarity with:
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Knowledge of
infrastructure and orchestration tools
such as: -
Experience with
Kubernetes
, Helm
, and containerized deployments
. -
Exposure to
performance benchmarking
tools and methodologies. -
Strong
debugging and problem-solving
skills in complex environments. -
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in
distributed teams
. -
Bachelor s degree in
Computer Science
or related technical field.
Nice to Have
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Experience validating
enterprise security
(LDAP, TLS, RBAC). -
Familiarity with
CI/CD pipelines
(Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) and test integration. -
Understanding of
deployment tools
and hybrid cloud/on-prem operational models
. -
Experience with
Agile
and continuous testing practices
. -
Prior exposure to
enterprise support
or debugging in production-like environments
.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Yugabyte is an
equal opportunity employer
committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce
. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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