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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Location: San Diego, CA, USA

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This position is no longer open.

Requisition Number: 204345

External Description:

Our Team

Teradata QueryGrid team intersects all of our analytic technologies in order to help Teradata extend its traditional Data Warehouse lead along with integrating the best data sources and analytic engines available into a common Analytical Ecosystem where the data lives and moves seamlessly through the environment for analytic processing. Be at the forefront of this Big Data Evolution and help Teradata solve the biggest and hardest data management challenges from many of the largest companies in the world in order to easily leverage big data for big ideas. Teradata QueryGrid won Best in Biz Award, voted ‘Most Innovative Product of the Year’ in 2015. You can learn more at http://www.teradata.com/Teradata-QueryGrid. 

Your Opportunity

The QueryGrid Engineering Team is seeking a highly motivated SDET to develop tests for our QueryGrid product.   As a QueryGrid test engineer you will be exposed to test development in Python working with many database technologies including Teradata Vantage, Oracle, Presto, Hadoop and Spark both on premise and in the cloud. You will sharpen your Python programming, automation, and database skills as you ensure quality product releases.

Your Business Objectives would include:

  • Work independently and with other team members of a very strong test development team on challenging feature test development.
  • Test case design, development/coding, execution and analysis.
  • Work closely with the development team to ensure deep understanding of features, critically analyze requirements and design, and produce feature rich test cases.
  • Become familiar with all QueryGrid Connectors and apply your experience to enhance our Teradata, Hive, Presto, Spark, or Oracle connector test suites.
  • Defect management through standard tools and process.

Experience, skills, and knowledge requirements:

  • BS Degree in Computer Science or Engineering with 8 years related experience.
  • Passion for QA, test development, and test automation including end-to-end deployment automation
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Experience in software development including a minimum 4 years’ experience programming in an Object-Oriented Language (Java, Python).
  • Experience with database technologies. Must be able to demonstrate basic understanding of database fundamentals and SQL programming.
  • Familiarity writing automated tests in high level languages for complex applications.
  • Ability to craft well-designed Python scripts and Linux shell scripts.
  • Ability to review design specifications, define appropriate testing strategies, and write test plans for complex software systems.
  • Linux system administration and knowledge of Linux tools and utilities; experience diagnosing server processes or applications using Linux-based tools.
  • Good understanding and experience using JSON and RESTful APIs.
  • Experience with version control systems (GitHub, Subversion).
  • Experience with Teradata and Hadoop technologies a plus.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes a plus.

CountryEEOText_Description: Teradata invites all identities and backgrounds in the workplace. We work with deliberation and intent to ensure we are cultivating collaboration and inclusivity across our global organization. ​ We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

City: San Diego

State: California

Community / Marketing Title: Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Job Category: Engineering

Company Profile:

Our Company

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.

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