Release Engineer - Data Plane

ClickhouseClickhouse·Remote(EU (remote))·Work From Anywhere
Software Development
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WFA Digital Insight

As demand for real-time analytics and cloud solutions surges, companies like Clickhouse are driving innovation. With a 250% year-over-year growth, Clickhouse leads the market, making this Release Engineer role highly sought after. Candidates with expertise in data plane management, automation, and cloud operations are in high demand. Before applying, consider how your skills align with Clickhouse's cutting-edge technology and fast-paced environment.

Job Description

About the Role

The Release Engineer - Data Plane will play a crucial role in the safe, continuous delivery of ClickHouse Cloud, a managed database platform. This position requires a unique blend of operational execution and software development skills.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute rolling upgrades across tens of thousands of ClickHouse clusters, ensuring minimal customer impact
  • Own the full release pipeline, from pre-upgrade validation to post-upgrade monitoring and incident response
  • Investigate and resolve production issues as part of a regular on-call rotation
  • Build and improve internal tooling and automation for reliable and repeatable database operations

How to Stand Out

  • Familiarize yourself with ClickHouse's technology stack and cloud operations to stand out in your application
  • Showcase your experience with automation tools and scripts in your portfolio or resume
  • Prepare to discuss your approach to troubleshooting complex production issues and how you prioritize tasks under pressure
  • Highlight any experience with large-scale database operations and how you've improved efficiency in previous roles
  • Be ready to talk about your understanding of real-time analytics and data warehousing, and how you see yourself contributing to Clickhouse's mission

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