QA & Release Engineer

MariaDB plcRemoteUnspecifiedIndia

India (Remote) Remote • Unspecified More Software Development jobs

About the role

ROLE OVERVIEW

MaxScale is MariaDB's database proxy. It sits between applications and MariaDB server clusters and provides high availability, scalability and load balancing, enabling read-write splitting, query limiting and transparent failover without changing the application.
The role joins the MaxScale team, focusing mainly on QA and release management and secondarily on maintaining the build infrastructure. MaxScale has many configurable components, so many configurations need test coverage. Developers write white-box system tests; this role covers black-box testing of complex scenarios, verifying product documentation, and managing packaging and release pipelines.
MaxScale and its tests are written in C++, so good working knowledge of C++ is expected along with solid SQL understanding.

ABOUT THE EMPLOYER MariaDB describes its database as the backbone of everyday applications, used by companies including 75% of the Fortune 500, and positions itself as a leading database for modern application development. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: QA AND TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

Black-box testing of complex filter/router combinations
Documentation verification
Verifying customer-reported issues and building reproduction environments with support
Writing representative test cases and, over time, code fixes

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: BUILD AND RELEASE ENGINEERING

Release management: four maintenance releases a year across five active series

Monitoring and maintaining the automated build system and VM dependencies

DEB and RPM packaging

Growing proficiency in BuildBot (Python) to improve the build pipeline

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Programming: good C++ for test development and understanding the code base; Python proficiency for build automation and scripting
Strong SQL and database-system knowledge, preferably MariaDB or MySQL
Linux experience including DEB/RPM packaging and repository management
Practical CI/CD experience (Jenkins, GitLab or similar)
Black-box testing and troubleshooting of complex software interactions
Experience with virtual machines and cloud platforms for building and testing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong background in MariaDB architecture
Hands-on BuildBot experience

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Analytical, able to reproduce bugs and diagnose build and packaging failures across platforms
Detail-oriented in checking that documentation matches software behaviour
Collaborative with support teams and customers
Self-directed and motivated to learn and manage internal infrastructure

LOCATION AND TEAM STRUCTURE Open in two locations with different emphasis: Finland (Espoo/Helsinki area), a hybrid role with occasional office visits and a heavier build-and-release focus; and India, a fully remote role within India with a heavier QA and technical-investigation focus. WHAT THE EMPLOYER OFFERS

Work on MaxScale, described as an industry-leading SQL router
A complex C++ and Python stack with QA, release-engineering and build-automation challenges
Growth in MariaDB internals, CI/CD orchestration (BuildBot) and Linux packaging
A collaborative, mission-driven engineering culture
Competitive compensation package; 25 days paid annual leave plus public holidays; flexibility and freedom in how you work. Salaries for candidates outside the U.S. vary with local compensation structures.

HIRING CONDITIONS

MariaDB states it does not sponsor work visas or relocation.
Application is through the Greenhouse system on MariaDB's careers site, with a resume/CV
The application form asks whether you are legally able to work in India, whether you will ever need visa sponsorship, and asks you to agree not to use AI in interview activities unless a recruiter or hiring manager requests it for an AI-experience assessment
MariaDB does not accept agency resumes without a prior contract with HR and is not responsible for fees on unsolicited resumes
Accommodations for disabilities are available on request through the recruiter