System Architect, QA and Automation

About Hammerspace, Inc. Hammerspace delivers a Global Data Environment that spans data centers, AWS, Azure, and Google cloud infrastructure. With origins in Linux, NFS, Open standards, Flash and deep file system and data management technology leadership, Hammerspace delivers the world’s first and only solution to connect global users with their data and applications on any existing data center infrastructure or AWS, Azure, and Google cloud services. What You’ll Do As QA System Architect, you’ll blend strategic leadership with hands-on execution to drive quality excellence: Architecting for Excellence • Design and implement scalable QA strategies and frameworks for a fast-paced startup environment. • Enhance test coverage by leveraging customer and field data analysis. • Build advanced automation frameworks to support CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliable and accelerated testing. • Collaborate with engineering architects to develop testing frameworks in parallel with feature development. • Champion test-driven development (TDD) and modern fault injection techniques across the engineering lifecycle. • Innovate tools and processes for efficient test data management and environment provisioning. • Stay ahead of QA trends, adopting cutting-edge tools and techniques to boost efficiency. Leading for Impact • Recruit, mentor, and lead a lean, high-performing QA team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning. • Define and monitor critical quality metrics and KPIs to ensure release quality. • Partner with engineering, product, release, and customer-facing teams to prioritize quality initiatives. • Drive a quality-first culture across the organization for faster, more reliable product delivery. • Develop and manage the QA roadmap, balancing tactical needs with long-term scalability and aligning with company goals. • Oversee budget planning and resource allocation for QA initiatives. • Keep stakeholders informed on QA progress and drive rigorous testing for consistent, release-ready products. • Represent QA in high-level discussions with stakeholders and clients. Hands-On Collaboration • Troubleshoot complex issues, diving into logs, code, and test results to identify root causes. • Collaborate on test case design and execution for comprehensive coverage. • Mentor junior team members, sharing expertise to overcome technical challenges. • Contribute to automation efforts by writing or reviewing code to enhance test infrastructure. Who You Are You’re a dynamic leader with a proven track record of building and scaling QA functions from scratch. Technical Expertise • Extensive experience designing QA frameworks and automating tests in fast-paced environments. • Proficient in automation tools (e.g., PyTest, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) and performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling). • Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript for robust test automation. • Deep knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps integration. • Skilled in test management (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr) and bug-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA). • Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and testing cloud-native applications. Leadership & Experience • 15+ years of QA experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role. • Proven success scaling QA processes and teams in startups or hyper-growth settings. • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments. • Strong communication skills, bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Passion for fostering a collaborative, quality-driven culture in agile teams. • Experience managing distributed QA and development teams. • Track record of delivering high-quality software products. Bonus Points For • Experience with SaaS or AI-driven products in a startup environment. • Familiarity with Agile or Lean Startup methodologies. Why Join Us? • Competitive salary with meaningful equity options. • Opportunity to shape the QA strategy for a high-potential product. • Collaborative, transparent startup culture where your voice matters. • Rapid personal and professional growth as we scale. If you’re ready to make quality the cornerstone of our success and drive our growth to the next level, apply now! Apply tot his job