Staff Software Development Engineer in Test

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. About the Role Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack. As a Staff SDET, you'll lead from the front — owning shared automation infrastructure, influencing release quality strategy, and driving initiatives that span teams and systems. The role sits at the intersection of hands-on engineering, architectural leadership, and org-wide quality influence, with an emphasis on leveraging AI-driven solutions to accelerate testing and enhance developer productivity. This is a full-time position based out of our Oakland 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. Technologies You’ll Use • Languages: Java 17+, JUnit, REST Assured, Shell scripting; Python (optional) • Infra & Tooling: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Bazel, Buildkite • Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure • Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog • CI/CD: Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions • Databases: Postgres, MongoDB What You’ll Do • Architect internal tools, libraries, and utilities for test automation and benchmarking • Define and evolve quality strategies covering testability, release readiness, performance, an

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