Senior Software Development Engineer in Test at Fivetran

<div class="content-intro"><p>From Fivetran’s 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. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We’re looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test with extensive industry experience to define and execute the design, development, and maintenance of Fivetran’s test automation tools and framework using reliable and scalable techniques.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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 Fivetran’s 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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Technologies You’ll Use</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Java11, JUnit5,</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Docker and Kubernetes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">AWS, GCP</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Terraform, WireMock, RestAssured</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bazel, BuildKite</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">What You’ll Do</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide meaningful, risk-focused feedback.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Design and evolve scalable automation frameworks in Java with a strong emphasis on reliability, performance, and data correctness.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Write high-signal test strategies for complex features and automate them across multiple environments.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Improve CI/CD pipelines by building robust validation layers that prevent silent failures and regressions.</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Build internal tools and proof-of-concepts using AI/LLM technologies to:</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Accelerate debugging and failure triaging</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Generate high-quality test scenarios</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Detect flaky patterns or regression risks</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Improve log analysis and root-cause identification</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Enhance developer and QA productivity</span><br><br></li> </ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Design AI-assisted workflows that integrate seamlessly into the existing automation and release pipelines.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experiment with and implement agent-based systems or LLM-powered tooling that streamline development and testing processes.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Actively measure and improve engineering impact through reliability metrics, automation efficiency, and defect prevention signals.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Collaborate with engineering teams to drive a culture of quality ownership and automation-first thinking.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Skills We’re Looking For</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">5+ years of experience in the software industry with strong passion for quality, automation, and engineering excellence.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Deep understanding of OOP principles and strong proficiency in Java.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Expertise in designing scalable automation frameworks and identifying negative, edge, and high-risk scenarios.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong understanding of distributed systems risks such as schema drift, idempotency failures, data inconsistencies, and race conditions.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, Buildkite.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience working with backend automation frameworks.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of database testing and ETL/data pipeline validation is a strong plus.<br></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><br>AI &amp; Productivity Engineering</strong></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated ability to leverage AI/LLM tools to significantly accelerate development, debugging, test design or automation activities.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience building AI-assisted tools, workflows, or agents that integrate into engineering pipelines.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to design prompt strategies, validate LLM outputs rigorously and implement safeguards to prevent hallucinations or unsafe automation.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience streamlining workflows using AI to improve measurable engineering productivity.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Comfortable feeding, tuning and orchestrating AI agents to solve real engineering problems.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong outcome orientation, measures success through impact, reliability gains and velocity improvements rather than output volume.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">#LI-HYBRID </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-sheets-root="1">#LI-VM1</span></span></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="p-rich_text_section" style="line-height: 1.3;"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Perks and Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>100% employer-paid medical insurance<strong>*</strong></li> <li>Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off</li> <li>RSU stock grants*</li> <li>Professional development and training opportunities</li> <li>Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities</li> <li>Monthly cell phone stipend</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p style="line-height: 1.3;"><em><strong>*</strong>May vary by country and worker type - please reach out to your recruiter for more information</em></p> <p style="line-height: 1.3;"><em>Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CdawUwjo1Q1B7ghZJ_owdmmHB8VtqhBu?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more about Fivetran's Benefits by Region.</em></p> <hr> <p style="line-height: 1.3;">We’re honored to be <a class="c-link" href="https://fivetran.com/blog/hvr-acquisition-series-d" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://fivetran.com/blog/hvr-acquisition-series-d" data-sk="tooltip_parent">valued at over $5.6 billion</a>, but more importantly, we’re proud of our&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://fivetran.com/culture" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://fivetran.com/culture" data-sk="tooltip_parent">core values of Get Stuck In, Do the Right Thing, and One Team, One Dream</a>. Read about us in&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://fivetran-com.s3.amazonaws.com/news/forbes-aug-sept-2022-digital-reprint-10-21-22.pdf" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://fivetran-com.s3.amazonaws.com/news/forbes-aug-sept-2022-digital-reprint-10-21-22.pdf" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Forbes</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p style="line-height: 1.3;">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 &amp; 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.</p> <p style="line-height: 1.3;">To learn more about Fivetran’s culture and what it’s like to be part of the team, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlhtp4dGh8o" target="_blank">click here</a> and enjoy our video.</p> <p style="line-height: 1.3;">To learn more about our candidate privacy policy, you can <a href="https://fivetran.com/candidate-privacy" target="_blank">read our statement here</a>.</p> <hr> <p style="line-height: 1.3;"><em>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 <a href="https://forms.gle/V7k3t4u9j523XkEt6">form</a>. 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.</em></p></div>