MongoDB’s mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. We enable organizations of all sizes to easily build, scale, and run modern applications by helping them modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our industry-leading developer data platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available in more than 115 regions across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Atlas allows customers to build and run applications anywhere—on premises, or across cloud providers. With offices worldwide and over 175,000 new developers signing up to use MongoDB every month, it’s no wonder that leading organizations, like Samsung and Toyota, trust MongoDB to build next-generation, AI-powered applications.
The MongoDB Query Team is hiring Software Engineers who want to join us in building a state-of-the-art distributed query system. We are responsible for the MongoDB Query Language and the lifecycle of each query, from parsing to optimization to plan selection; our engineers work on maintaining and improving our optimization and execution frameworks and building new query language features to help power our customers' critical workloads. Throughout all our work, our highest priority is always ensuring that customer queries are answered correctly. The successful applicant will be responsible for helping us to maintain the highest standards of quality through rigorous testing and automation strategies.
This role will be based remotely in Germany
Candidate Profile- Minimum 4 years of experience in QA automation or software development with a focus on test automation
- Proficiency in writing and maintaining test automation for large codebases
- Strong background in databases, data management systems, and understanding of database query engines; direct experience is highly valued
- Solid foundation in computer science, with knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design/architecture
- B.Sc. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience. Advanced degrees of experience in database query engines is a plus
- Passion for quality and an understanding of the latest test automation technologies and frameworks
- Design, develop, and maintain automated tests and testing frameworks for the MongoDB query engine
- Collaborate closely with development teams to understand new features and functionalities, ensuring testability and automating tests to cover both happy-path and edge-case scenarios
- Identify, isolate, and document bugs and issues within the database query system. Work with developers to ensure issues are resolved
- Enhance and extend the automation framework to improve test coverage, execution time, and tooling for diagnostics and performance testing
- Review and approve testing plans drawn up in the design phase of Query team projects. At the end of the project, certify that it has met its commitments regarding test coverage
- Provide feedback in code reviews, focusing on the robustness and reliability of code changes from a testing perspective
- Within three months, you have gained an understanding of MongoDB's MQL syntax and its semantics, as well as the behavior of our unique query engine and its interaction with other server systems (storage/indexes, sharding, etc). You have begun identifying key areas for testing improvements
- By six months, you have established yourself as a key reviewer for automated tests, independently leading the testing efforts for complex functionalities, and demonstrating improvements in test efficiency and coverage. You have significantly contributed to increasing the automated test coverage for upcoming releases
- After twelve months, you are instrumental in shaping the testing strategy for major new features, mentoring new team members in best practices for test automation and quality assurance
To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer.
Req ID: 2263139894
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