This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.
"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC
“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA
DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.
Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.
Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.
Job DescriptionThe Role
We're seeking a hands-on Senior Software Engineer specializing in Test Automation to help design, build, and ensure the quality of our data management platform through comprehensive automated testing strategies.
About Our Team
DDN's Infinia engineers represent the highest tier of technology innovators globally, coming from diverse backgrounds united by excellence. Our team has created, architected, and pioneered numerous advancements in data-enabling technologies, delivering groundbreaking ideas that have shaped and transformed the storage industry.
What You'll Bring to DDN
Technical Expertise:
5+ years of software development experience with strong proficiency in Python for test automationHands-on experience with test automation frameworks (pytest, unittest, Robot Framework, or similar)Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and automated testing integrationKnowledge of API testing tools and methodologies (REST, GraphQL)Familiarity with containerized testing environments and DockerUnderstanding of distributed systems testing challenges and solutionsGood to have hands-on experience with monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
Systems Knowledge:
Advanced Linux skills including networking, filesystems, and block storageExperience with Kubernetes testing and validationWorking knowledge of containers, key/value databases, and timeseries data testingExperience with platform deployment and testing tools (MAAS, Cobbler) is a plusCollaboration & Process:
Experience working effectively with geographically distributed teamsDemonstrated results in innovative testing approaches and deliveryStrong communication skills for test planning and results reportingWhat You've Achieved
Testing Excellence:
Proven track record developing comprehensive test automation suites for complex systemsExperience with performance testing, load testing, and scalability validationStrong background in both functional and non-functional testing methodologiesExperience testing REST APIs, CLIs, and storage or computation resource management systemsDelivery & Leadership:
Demonstrated ability to own and deliver test automation features in fast-paced environmentsExperience mentoring team members on testing best practices and automation strategiesTrack record of implementing testing frameworks that improve development velocityExperience working on developer tooling and testing infrastructureDomain Knowledge:
Understanding of storage systems testing requirements and challengesExperience with test data management and synthetic data generationKnowledge of security testing practices for enterprise storage solutionsWhat You'll Be Doing
Test Strategy & Development:
Design and implement comprehensive test automation strategies for our Data Services and Software Defined Storage solutionsDevelop and maintain automated test suites covering functional, integration, performance, and regression testingCreate innovative testing approaches that simplify validation of complex storage and data management scenariosCollaboration & Process:
Work within the Scrum framework to participate in full product development lifecycle including test planning, automation development, execution, analysis, and maintenanceCollaborate closely with development teams to ensure testability is built into new features from the ground upContribute to code reviews with a focus on testability and quality assuranceInfrastructure & Tools:
Build and maintain test automation infrastructure and CI/CD integrationDevelop testing tools and utilities that enhance team productivityEnsure test environments accurately reflect production configurations and use casesQuality Assurance:
Monitor and analyze test results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvementParticipate in usability and design reviews from a testing perspectiveMaintain high standards for test coverage and automation reliabilityDDN
DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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