DataStax is the fastest, most scalable distributed database technology company, delivering Apache Cassandra to the world’s most innovative enterprises. We are looking for a Software Engineer in Test, focusing on the drivers and toolsused to develop applications against Apache Cassandra.Can be located anywhere in the United States.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conceptualize, develop, and execute driver and tool code tests (coverage, duration, and stress) against local and distributed Cassandra/DataStax Enterprise (DSE) clusters running on a variety of platforms.

• Dive deep into the code base to analyze features and bug-fixes while using debugging and profiling tools. You will work hand-in-hand with development teams to define functionality and resolve issues.

• Have the opportunity to learn new languages, tools, and processes in a dynamic, fast-paced, small team environment.

• Set up automated build and testing tasks across varied platforms and create analysis/tracking reports.

• Write user-facing blog posts, driver software demos, how-to tutorials, as well as debug customer issues.

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years in a production software development role.

• Motivated self-starter who has experience working in a distributed team that exchanges ideas via IRC and HipChat. Must possess the discipline and focus to work independently at a remote location.

• Understand the complexities of testing in a distributed, big data environment, and place a strong emphasis on performance tuning.

• Strong development background using C#.

• Comfortable with code development and scripting in a Linux environment.

• Comfortable interfacing with the open source community and having your code reviewed via github pull requests.

• Passion for making great software in a small company setting.

• History of learning new technologies on the fly.

• Possess an assertive communication style.

The stuff that would be nice to have

• BS degree in Computer Science.

• 3+ years development experience.

• Development background using Ruby

• Experience with any of the following (Apache Cassandra/DSE, maven, Junit, Nunit, cmake, Boost Test Framework, or other formal testing tools). Experience configuring automated build and test servers (i.e. Jenkins/Hudson).

• Familiarity with team coordination tools (JIRA/Confluence) and agile development processes (Scrum/Kanban).

• Knowledge of Windows development environments.

• Experience with SQL and relational databases.

• Familiarity with the git source control system.

• Can be located anywhere in the United States.