QA Integration Engineer - Contractor

WEKA is architecting a new approach to the enterprise data stack built for the age of reasoning. The WEKA® Data Platform sets the standard for agentic AI data infrastructure with a cloud and AI-native software solution that can be deployed anywhere. It transforms legacy data silos into data pipelines that dramatically increase GPU utilization and make AI model training and inference, machine learning, and other compute-intensive workloads run faster, work more efficiently, and consume less energy.

WEKA is a pre-IPO, growth-stage company on a hyper-growth trajectory. We’ve raised $375M in capital with dozens of world-class venture capital and strategic investors. We help the world’s largest and most innovative enterprises and research organizations, including 12 of the Fortune 50, achieve discoveries, insights, and business outcomes faster and more sustainably. We’re passionate about solving our customers’ most complex data challenges to accelerate intelligent innovation and business value. If you share our passion, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Integration Engineer at WEKA, you play a critical role in ensuring the quality and excellence of our world-class enterprise products. You’ll be part of an agile development team, working with the team’s developers to execute manual/automation tests and track quality assurance metrics to ensure product quality. You will also be responsible for assuring stable products with delightful usability.

As An Integration Engineer, You’ll

• Test the complete storage solution.
• Design, develop, execute, and maintain test cases and procedures.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure product features are of high quality.
• Implement feedback and enhance coding practices based on reviews.
• Work as an embedded tester within the agile development test to define testing strategies for feature development.
• Work with product management and development teams to define use cases and acceptance testing criteria.
• Develop, execute, and maintain component, integration, regression, performance, stability and scalability tests.
• Identify product issues, write detailed bug reports, and track project quality metrics.
  
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related engineering field.
• At least 5 years in testing, specifically for storage solutions.
• Proficiency in Python and Shell programming language
• Strong experience in Linux/UNIX environments.
• Knowledge of storage protocols (NFS, SMB, CIFS, S3), RAID, snapshots, and file systems.
• Familiarity with public cloud infrastructures (AWS, GCP, Azure, VMware).
• Understanding of networking concepts, including firewalls and IPv4/IPv6.
• Experience with white-box and black-box testing methodologies.
• Proficiency in functional, system, performance, regression, and integration testing.
  
  

It's Nice If You Have

• Knowledge of Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience with deployment, setup, and configuration of complex systems, preferably in the storage domain.
• Strong knowledge of operating system setups and configurations.
• Able to write code, work within user stories, and adhere to coding standards.
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, and Agile software development tools and processes.
• Ability to prioritize defects and determine risk based on objective, metrics-based data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team player with good communication skills and should be a self-starter
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to independently prioritize, multitask, and work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  
  

The WEKA Way

• We are Accountable: We take full ownership, always–even when things don’t go as planned. We lead with integrity, show up with responsibility & ownership, and hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards.
• We are Brave: We question the status quo, push boundaries, and take smart risks when needed. We welcome challenges and embrace debates as opportunities for growth, turning courage into fuel for innovation.
• We are Collaborative: True collaboration isn’t only about working together. It’s about lifting one another up to succeed collectively. We are team-oriented and communicate with empathy and respect. We challenge each other and conduct positive conflict resolution. We are being transparent about our goals and results. And together, we’re unstoppable.
• We are Customer Centric: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We actively listen and prioritize the success of our customers, and every decision we make is driven by how we can better serve, support, and empower them to succeed. When our customers win, we win.
  
  

Concerned that you don’t meet every qualification above?

Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every qualification specified. At WEKA, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this position but are concerned that your past work experience doesn’t match up perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at WEKA.

WEKA is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.