# QA Engineer - Core Database (remote)

**Company:** [Clickhouse](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/clickhouse)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** QA Engineering
**Salary:** $141k – $230k/yr
**Skills:** SQL, Python, Go, C++, Git, Linux, Shell Scripting, Test Automation, Distributed Systems, Release Engineering
**Posted:** 2026-03-27

> Develops and enhances test automation frameworks for ClickHouse's core database, tests new features and releases, and improves testing infrastructure for large-scale distributed systems. Requires strong SQL knowledge, programming in Python/Go/C++, and experience in QA for databases.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build and enhance test automation frameworks and develop automated test cases.
- Try out new features and ensure they land smoothly in Production.
- Test cross-functional implementations across internal teams at ClickHouse.
- Implement new testing strategies and automation for large and complex distributed systems.
- Evaluate the new functionality of ClickHouse for each release, and identify opportunities in the existing codebase for improvement.
- Engineer and improve existing testing infrastructure.

## Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of **SQL**.
- Previously worked in a similar SDET, Release Engineering, or QA role related to a classical database or distributed system.
- Hands-on experience with any programming language (**Python**, **Go**, **C++**).
- Can read **C++** code for validation.
- Working knowledge of **Git**, **Linux** and shell scripting.
- Experience with both manual testing and automation testing.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, including with remote teams.
- Ability to learn complex technology quickly in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within and across engineering teams.
- Strong problem-solver with solid production debugging skills.

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