Staff Software Development Engineer in Test
Core
Architect and scale automation infrastructure, define org-wide quality strategies, and build internal tools to improve developer productivity and test efficiency for Fivetran's data infrastructure platform.
Role type
Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Builds
Shared automation utilities, libraries, and internal tools for test automation and benchmarking
Domain
Data infrastructure / ELT pipelines / Cloud platforms (via careerplan.io/jobs/7687902003-staff-software-development-engineer-in-test-at-fivetran)
Required skills
Test automation framework design, CI/CD pipeline architecture, system-level validation strategies, cross-org quality initiative leadership, technical mentorship, scalable tool building
Preferred skills
AI-driven testing solutions, whitebox testing strategies, performance and reliability engineering
Technologies
Java, JUnit, REST Assured, Shell scripting, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Bazel, Buildkite, AWS, GCP, Azure, Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, SQL, NoSQL
Responsibilities
Lead architecture of internal tools and libraries for test automation; Define and evolve quality strategies covering testability and release readiness; Drive cross-org initiatives to improve execution speed and feedback loops; Identify systemic risks and implement robust validation strategies; Mentor engineers and champion best practices; Collaborate with engineering leaders to align testing priorities with business objectives
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
