Software Development Engineer in Test (2-4 years of experience)

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.

The Opportunity

The NDB team operates like a startup — fast-moving, passionate, and collaborative. We are solving complex problems in database management and automation. If you enjoy working on challenging problems, owning quality, and collaborating in an engineering-driven culture, this is the team for you.

About the Team

• Known for strong collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

• Solving challenging problems in the data management and automation space.

• Hybrid work environment: 3 day/week in the office

• Uses modern tools and technologies for efficient collaboration across geographies.

Your Role

• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand feature requirements and customer use cases.

• Design and execute test plans to ensure functional, integration, and regression coverage.

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python within existing frameworks.

• Contribute to enhancing automation frameworks for scalability and maintainability.

• Perform manual and exploratory testing for complex scenarios when needed.

• Debug issues, analyze logs, and work closely with engineering teams to resolve defects.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and own quality for assigned features end-to-end.

What You Will Bring

• 2–4 years of experience in QA and test automation for enterprise-grade software.

• Strong programming skills in Python for writing automation scripts.

• Good understanding of QA methodologies, test design techniques, and SDLC.

• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following is a big plus: 

• Databases (Postgres, MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)

• Storage systems or Virtualization technologies

• Familiarity with Linux environments and basic troubleshooting skills.

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) is a plus.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment with strong collaboration skills.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. In locations where our workplace policy applies (i.e. Cambridge, San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo), employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week to foster collaboration, team alignment, and access to in-office resources. Workplace type may vary based on location and team requirements. Please speak with your recruiter for details. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.