QA Engineer - Core Database (remote)
Remote$141k - $208kFull-timePosted 11mo ago
About the role
QA Engineer focused on testing ClickHouse core database and cloud offerings, building test automation, evaluating new features for production readiness, and improving testing infrastructure for distributed systems.
Responsibilities
- Build and enhance test automation frameworks and develop automated test cases.
- Try out new features and ensure they land smoothly in Production.
- Test cross-functional implementations across internal teams at ClickHouse.
- Implement new testing strategies and automation for large and complex distributed systems.
- Evaluate the new functionality of ClickHouse for each release, and identify opportunities in the existing codebase for improvement.
- Engineer and improve existing testing infrastructure.
Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of SQL.
- Previously worked in a similar SDET, Release Engineering, or QA role related to a classical database or distributed system.
- Hands-on experience with any programming language (Python, Go, C++).
- Ability to read C++ code for validation.
- Working knowledge of Git, Linux and shell scripting.
- Experience with both manual testing and automation testing.
- Ability to learn complex technology quickly in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within and across engineering teams.
- Strong problem-solving and production debugging skills.
Skills
Required:SQLProgrammingGitLinux & shell scriptingManual & automated testing
Nice to have:C++ reading
Benefits
- Flexible work environment - remote-friendly across 20+ countries.
- Healthcare - Employer contributions towards healthcare.
- Equity in the company - stock options for new team members.
- Time off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement elsewhere.
- A $500 Home office setup for remote employees.
- Global Gatherings – opportunities for in-person company-wide offsites.
Last updated Aug 5, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About ClickHouse
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ClickHouse is a fast open-source column-oriented database management system that allows generating analytical data reports in real-time using SQL queries
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