QA Engineer- Control Plane

Summary

Join ClickHouse's Control Plane team as a Software Engineer to develop and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright, design and implement end-to-end test automation frameworks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will identify and document bugs, analyze test results, and develop test strategies. The role requires 2+ years of experience in automation testing for web applications, strong experience with Playwright or similar frameworks, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and web technologies. ClickHouse offers a flexible work environment, healthcare contributions, company equity, flexible time off, a home office setup allowance, and global gatherings. The company is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive culture.

Requirements

• 2 + years of experience in automation testing with a focus on web applications
• Strong experience with Playwright or similar testing frameworks (e.g. Vitest, Jest, Cypress, Selenium)
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, or similar) and integrating automated tests into the build process
• Good understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript) and APIs (REST)
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practices
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Familiarity with SQL for basic querying and data validation, including SELECT statements, filtering, and simple joins

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright for web applications
• Design, implement, and execute end-to-end test automation frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Product, and Development) to ensure proper integration of test automation within the CI/CD pipeline
• Identify and document bugs, ensuring that all issues are addressed in a timely manner
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and work with development teams to ensure quality
• Develop test strategies and plans for both functional and non-functional requirements
• Continuously optimize test automation for maximum efficiency and coverage
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in automation testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based testing environments and tools (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Knowledge of performance and security testing
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Experience with ClickHouse

Benefits

• Flexible work environment - ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly. We currently operate in 20 countries
• Healthcare - Employer contributions towards your healthcare
• Equity in the company - Every new team member who joins our company receives stock options
• Time off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries
• A $500 Home office setup if you’re a remote employee
• Global Gatherings – We believe in the power of in-person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites