Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test at Fivetran Senior Software Development Engineer in Test at Fivetran in Oakland, California Posted in 10 days ago.

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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test From Fivetrans founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. Were proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven. About the Role Were looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test with extensive industry experience to define and execute the design, development, and maintenance of Fivetrans test automation tools and framework using reliable and scalable techniques. As a Senior SDET, you will focus on solving complex testing difficulties by designing, developing and improving automation and reporting frameworks. You will invest in improving test stability and performance of the framework by developing innovative solutions to boost Fivetrans testing efficiency. You will also coach Fivetran quality engineers to be the best in class automation engineers, and will continuously work with the team to ensure high standards for automation. The ideal candidate will be highly technical, detail-oriented, creative, motivated, and focused on achieving results. This is a full-time position based out of our Bangalore office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team. Technologies Youll Use Java11, JUnit5, Docker and Kubernetes

AWS, GCP

Terraform, WireMock, RestAssured Bazel, BuildKite What Youll Do Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide meaningful, risk-focused feedback. Design and evolve scalable automation frameworks in Java with a strong emphasis on reliability, performance, and data correctness. Write high-signal test strategies for complex features and automate them across multiple environments. Improve CI/CD pipelines by building robust validation layers that prevent silent failures and regressions. Build internal tools and proof-of-concepts using AI/LLM technologies to: Accelerate debugging and failure triaging Generate high-quality test scenarios Detect flaky patterns or regression risks Improve log analysis and root-cause identification Enhance developer and QA productivity Design AI-assisted workflows that integrate seamlessly into the existing automation and release pipelines. Experiment with and implement agent-based systems or LLM-powered tooling that streamline development and testing processes. Actively measure and improve engineering impact through reliability metrics, automation efficiency, and defect prevention signals. Collaborate with engineering teams to drive a culture of quality ownership and automation-first thinking. Skills Were Looking For 5+ years of experience in the software industry with strong passion for quality, automation, and engineering excellence. Deep understanding of OOP principles and strong proficiency in Java. Expertise in designing scalable automation frameworks and identifying negative, edge, and high-risk scenarios. Strong understanding of distributed systems risks such as schema drift, idempotency failures, data inconsistencies, and race conditions. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, Buildkite. Experience working with backend automation frameworks. Knowledge of database testing and ETL/data pipeline validation is a strong plus. AI & Productivity Engineering Demonstrated ability to leverage AI/LLM tools to significantly accelerate development, debugging, test design or automation activities. Experience building AI-assisted tools, workflows, or agents that integrate into engineering pipelines. Ability to design prompt strategies, validate LLM outputs rigorously and implement safeguards to prevent hallucinations or unsafe automation. Experience streamlining workflows using AI to improve measurable engineering productivity. Comfortable feeding, tuning and orchestrating AI agents to solve real engineering problems. Strong outcome orientation, measures success through impact, reliability gains and velocity improvements rather than output volume. #

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#LI-VM1 Perks and Benefits 100% employer-paid medical insurance

• Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off RSU stock grants
• Professional development and training opportunities Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities Monthly cell phone stipend Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
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Were honored to be , but more importantly, were proud of our . Read about us in . Fivetran brings together high-quality talent across the globe to make data access as easy and reliable as electricity for our customers. We value and recognize that our customers benefit from having innovative teams made of people from many backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world-class company to better serve our customers, our people and our communities. To learn more about Fivetrans culture and what its like to be part of the team, and enjoy our video. To learn more about our candidate privacy policy, you can . We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don't hesitate to submit your request by filling out this . We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI283773369