QA Lead - Cloud

WEKA is architecting a new approach to the enterprise data stack built for the AI era. The WEKA® Data Platform sets the standard for AI infrastructure with a cloud and AI-native software solution that can be deployed anywhere. It transforms legacy data silos into data pipelines that make GPUs, AI, and other performance-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 most innovative enterprises and research organizations, including 12 of the Fortune 50, reach discoveries, insights, and outcomes faster and more sustainably.We’re passionate about helping our customers overcome complex data challenges to accelerate their innovation and help grow their businesses. If you share our passion, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud QA Lead to design, implement, and optimize end-to-end quality assurance processes for Weka cloud systems. As a Cloud QA Lead, you will be responsible for developing scalable testing strategies, automation frameworks, and quality control processes across multiple cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure.). You will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of cloud applications and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud platforms, test automation as well as a deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud-native architectures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Cloud QA Strategy: Design and implement a comprehensive QA strategy tailored for  Weka cloud environments, focusing on automation, performance, scalability, and security testing.
• Architect Automation Frameworks: Build and enhance robust, scalable, and reusable test automation frameworks that support multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Cloud-Based Test Automation: Develop and deploy automated testing processes for cloud applications, infrastructure, and services, including integration, functional, load, and performance testing.
• Test Execution & Coverage: Design and oversee the execution of test cases for the Weka cloud system, ensuring high test coverage and identifying key failure points across the system. 
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Integrate QA processes into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous testing and quality feedback during the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with developers, cloud engineers, DevOps, and product teams to identify risks, resolve defects, and ensure high-quality cloud deployments.
• Cloud Security Testing: Implement and manage testing strategies for cloud security, ensuring adherence to industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Performance and Scalability Testing: Design and execute performance and load tests to ensure cloud applications can scale effectively under varying loads.
• Monitor & Report Quality Metrics: Establish and track quality metrics and KPIs to monitor the overall quality of cloud-based systems, identify areas for improvement, and report on QA effectiveness.
• Stay Updated on Cloud Technologies: Keep up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies and tools, implementing new methods to optimize QA processes in a cloud-native environment.

Key Qualifications:

Experience:

• 5+ years in QA with a strong focus on cloud technologies.
• Proven experience designing QA strategies and test automation frameworks for cloud-based applications.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and/or Azure.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure testing.
• 2+ years of managerial experience

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in test automation tools (Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, etc.).
• Experience with cloud automation tools (Terraform). 
• Strong programming/scripting skills (Python, Java, JavaScript, etc.).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Kubernetes Operator).
• K8S testing

Cloud & Infrastructure Knowledge:

• Knowledge of cloud security, networking, and infrastructure monitoring.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive QA best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect, etc.).
• Understanding of chaos engineering and resilience testing for cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud-native observability tools ( Grafana / Elastic ).

Benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote options.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification.

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.

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