Please note that the position is 100% remote and we are open for candidates from around the world.Severalnines provides automation and management software for open source database clusters. We help companies deploy their databases in any environment, and manage all operational aspects to achieve high availability at scale. We're headquartered in Kalmar, Sweden, and work fully remotely from home offices around the world. Join us and help build the next generation of cloud services and automation for SQL and NoSQL open-source databases — on-premises or in the cloud.Position overviewSeveralnines is looking for a seasoned QA engineer to lead the test architecture for our on-premise flagship product, and who isn't afraid to get hands‑on. We want someone who enjoys designing test scenarios and building the most efficient test matrix to raise the product's quality to the next level — someone who believes QA's scope goes well beyond writing E2E tests in the Web UI, and is just as comfortable validating behavior at the API, service, and backend level.
This role requires programming skills to directly contribute to and extend our automated testing infrastructure. You must be comfortable using Bash and Python. We'd love to see you share our interest in databases.ResponsibilitiesSet technical direction for testing the backend of our on-premise productDesign, develop, and execute automation scripts using open source toolsEstimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activitiesCreate detailed, well‑structured test plans and test casesIdentify, record, and track bugsEvaluate the UI/UX of new features with the same rigor as backend behavior — catching usability issues and inconsistencies, not just functional defectsWork closely with developers throughout feature development, giving early, clear feedback to shape the implementation rather than only validating it at the endStay up to date with new testing tools and strategiesWhat we're looking for5+ years of proven experience in