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Parent Category: Continuent
Published on Wednesday, 15 September 2010 22:42

Database Clustering QA Engineer

Continuent is seeking a top-notch QA engineer to help test of our innovative Tungsten database clustering software.  The job requires first and foremost hands-on test development skills with open source databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL, as well as open source software stacks running on Linux/Unix system.

Here are the main responsibilities:

  • Define, implement, execute, and document tests plans, test cases and test scripts for multiple projects of advanced data services constructed over open source databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL;
  • Document and communicate test results, including issues found and their resolutions;
  • Participate in root cause analysis;
  • Develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites;
  • Help implement QA methodologies, standards, and procedures.

The job will combine everything you know about testing with a deep understanding of RDBMS and applications.  The Continuent engineering team consists of industry veterans with decades of experience in relational databases, replication, and distributed systems. To make the grade with us you’ll need to have the following:

  • Demonstrable experience successfully testing complex system software;
  • Strong background in relational databases, especially open source databases;
  • Superb test development skills using Java/C++ as well as scripting languages like Ruby, Perl, or Python;
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written;
  • A burning desire to help create great software.

For bonus points, we also look at the following:

  • Familiarity with MySQL administration;
  • Familiarity with PostgreSQL administration.

Continuent, Inc. is a venture-funded start-up and offers competitive salary and benefits as well as the chance to obtain equity.  The company is fully distributed.  Everyone works from home.  You may join our team from any wired place on earth!

How to Apply:

If you think you would enjoy working for Continuent and you have the competence that is required for the position, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please send your CV with a cover letter in english to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .