Staff/Principal QE Engineer

At Aerospike, we dream big. Our focus is helping companies tackle seemingly insurmountable problems and doing what’s never been done before. That is why we developed the world's leading real-time data platform that powers mission-
critical applications at the world's most innovative, category-disrupting companies.  Aerospike companies have deployed extreme-scale real-time applications to fight fraud, dramatically increase shopping cart size, enable global digital payments, and deliver hyper-personalized user experiences to tens of millions of customers.
Customers like Airtel, Experian, Nielsen, PayPal, Snap, Verizon Media, and Wayfair rely on Aerospike as the data foundation for the future to help them act in the microsecond moments that matter. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Aerospike has a global presence with offices in London, Bangalore, and Tel Aviv.

As a founding QE engineer on the Aerospike Cloud team, your role is pivotal in developing the Aerospike Cloud Platform - the company's multi-cloud multi-tenant database as a service cloud offering. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver innovative solutions to our global customer base.

Responsibilities
● Establish and maintain backend and frontend automation testing infrastructure
● Develop automated test scripts and frameworks for backend and frontend testing
● Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and deployment
● Design and execute test plans and test cases to validate software functionality, performance, and usability
● Troubleshoot and debug test failures, and identify root causes of issues
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define testing strategies, priorities, and objective

● Advocate for quality practices and drive continuous improvement in testing
processes and methodologies

Required skills and qualifications
● Minimum of 8 years of experience in software quality engineering and testing
● Experience with public cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
● Experience with automation testing tools and frameworks like Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit, Jest, React Testing Library
● Knowledge of backend technologies and frameworks such as RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Spring Boot
● Familiarity with frontend technologies and frameworks like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React
● Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Travis CI, CircleCI, or GitLab CI
● Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling
● Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or SoapUI
● Experience with test management tools such as Jira, TestRail, or Zephyr
● Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
● Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot issues effectively.
● Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
● Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to derive insights from test data and metrics
● Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices, including infrastructure as code (IaC) and automated provisioning
● Proven leadership abilities and initiative in driving the establishment of testing infrastructure and processes
● Continuous learning mindset and willingness to adapt to new technologies and methodologies

Preferred skills and qualifications
● Experience with database testing
● Experience with code analysis tools and static code analysis techniques
● Familiarity with machine learning testing techniques and frameworks
● Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, Go
● Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester).

Aerospike is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental
disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Join us at Aerospike and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of data management. Apply now to make an impact and accelerate your career in product management!Salary Range for California Based Applicants: [$160,000 - $190,000] (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)