Quality Engineer
Remote
Full Time
#Engineering
#MySQL
#Database
#DevOps
#Linux
#Shell Scripting
#Python
#Jira
#Notion
#Git
#Ansible
#Jenkins
#CI CD
At Percona, we are dedicated to providing stable, high-performance open source database software that helps the world innovate freely. Our team is a globally distributed group of experts who specialize in MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB. We are currently looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join our MySQL team. If you are a flexible professional who enjoys working with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we would love to have you help us maintain and improve the quality of our software products.
What you'll be doing
- You will manage the release lifecycle by coordinating and testing software in collaboration with our engineering teams.
- You will analyze and report defects found in our automated testing frameworks while defining new test cases to scale our infrastructure.
- You will monitor and troubleshoot failures within our automated performance, regression, and packaging systems using languages like Python or Shell scripting.
What you'll bring
To be successful in this role, you should possess a strong technical background and a collaborative mindset. We are looking for the following qualifications:
- Strong Linux system administration skills and experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
- Proven experience in test automation and debugging, with the ability to analyze logs and identify patterns effectively.
- Familiarity with development tracking tools like Jira, Notion, and Git.
- A solid understanding of networking, hardware, and file systems.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, and the ability to work well within a distributed team.
- While not required, experience with database technologies, containerization, or C/C++ coding will make your application stand out.
What you'll get
We are a remote-first company with team members in over 50 countries, and we prioritize a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will receive:
- The freedom of remote work and flexible hours.
- Generous paid time off programs.
- Participation in our equity compensation plan.
- A dedicated learning budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
- Support for your home office setup and ongoing connectivity.




